radio speaker

[Mike M.]

need to replace the original speaker in our 55 vette. the part # on the original speaker is 72595024 and 466329. found several new 8" speakers online , 4 ohm and 8 ohm being available.need advice on which one to purchase. thanks,mike

[Jack H.]

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Why not have the original speaker that you already have re-conned?

[Mike M.]

Re: radio speaker

Why not have the original speaker that you already have re-conned?

who and where? thanks,mike

[Steven B.]

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Mike, try Wonderman, he does '53 up reconing.

EMAIL: Mac @ WonderBarMan.com

wonderman.com


Good Luck!

Steve

[Gary C.]

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Mike, only thing that I have is a Sam's Photofact for 56-7 Wonderbar, part # 3725156. Parts list shows an 8 inch speaker, part # 7268177 at 3 to 4 ohms impedance. Nothing in the Chevrolet radio parts books about impedance. Gary....

[William C.]

Re: radio speaker

Jackson's speaker service in Michigan is another source for reconing.

[Jack H.]

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There are MANY sources for speaker re-cone work, Mike. And, they're ALL OVER the map in terms of location as well as price.

I use a local shop here in Denver who's been in the business for 25+ years. But, that's me...

You'll find costs can range from $20 to $150 depending on who does the work, his background, his parts inventory, Etc.

My suggestion is to fire up your Google search engine and search on speaker + re-cone to see who's near you. Also, if there's an electronics shop locally that caters to good ole boy radio/TV technicians (selling vacuum tubes is a dead give away), they'll know who's in the speaker re-cone biz in your neck of the woods too.

Another source for local leads is a competent musical instrument retailer. Many of the old classic guitar amplifiers have unique speakers that simply aren't available anymore in replacement form. So, those who seek to maintain classic electronic musical equipment are FORCED to re-cone their existing speaker frames...

It's NOT rocket science! The old cone is ripped out/removed along with the voice coil (solenoid that surrounds the permanent magnet). A fresh voice coil is installed and a fresh speaker cone is trimmed and glued onto the speaker frame. Bingo, she's done and ready for another 30-years of use...

[Jack H.]

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Mike, only thing that I have is a Sam's Photofact for 56-7 Wonderbar, part # 3725156. Parts list shows an 8 inch speaker, part # 7268177 at 3 to 4 ohms impedance. Nothing in the Chevrolet radio parts books about impedance.

Interesting observation, Gary! I have the United Motors version of the Delco radio service bulletin specifically for the '55 Corvette Wonderbar (Model 3711897). While it gives full schematics and a parts list, it does NOT define the impedance of the speaker either!

It calls out an 8" PM, round, speaker with TWO different PN's. The service PN is 6105 and the factory original PN is listed as 7264182...

[Jim S.]

Re: radio speaker

need to replace the original speaker in our 55 vette. the part # on the original speaker is 72595024 and 466329. found several new 8" speakers online , 4 ohm and 8 ohm being available.need advice on which one to purchase. thanks,mike

Mike ,

The guy referred to me by many on this forum is Greg Thompson. I spoke with him at length and he knows his stuff.
I purchased a correct 66 speaker from him for $59. It has the correct ohms, impedence ect. ect. .Give him a call, or look up his web site. Contact Information
Telephone: Toll Free (877) 780 - 2861 Direct (763) 780 - 2861 Postal address: S&M Electro-Tech, Inc 8836 Xylite St. NE Blaine, MN 55449-5007

Jim

[Bob H.]

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Mike

I just received my speaker from Greg Thompson for my 67. Got it to Orlando from Minnesota in two days. They are supposed to have the best matched replacement speakers. They would not pass NCRS but it will sound good!! Re-coning certainly is the way to go if you care about originality.

My mismatched repro speaker from a major source seems to have damaged my radio.

Bob

[Michael H.]

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Mike

I just received my speaker from Greg Thompson for my 67. Got it to Orlando from Minnesota in two days. They are supposed to have the best matched replacement speakers. They would not pass NCRS but it will sound good!! Re-coning certainly is the way to go if you care about originality.

My mismatched repro speaker from a major source seems to have damaged my radio.

Bob

Here is Greg Thompson link, got mine for my 67 from him as well.

http://www.turnswitch.com/

Mike

[Troy P.]

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Like Jack said, the GM 55 parts book says the speaker is 7264182 but it also says "(6 X 9 eliptical P.M.)". I have read that some of the speakers in 53-55 were not round but I've never seen one that wasn't.

[Dan D.]

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The correct impedance for these old radios is 4 ohms. But get yours re-coned. If you want you can have it re-plated first. Believe it is electro-tin. -Dan-

[Richard T.]

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Mike,
I've used Jackson Speaker Service a few times and have been very pleased with the results. Much better then replacement speakers. The tone and volume are much better. Rich

[Bernie M.]

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Jackson's speaker service in Michigan is another source for reconing.

do you know his phone number bernie