mikem350

Working on my new '71 vert that did not come with any radio or speakers. Installing aftermarket system. It has a thin dash topper but the holes for the speakers are placed too far outboard (don't match up the speaker openings below it!!!). The original dash speaker holes are already cut open, hidden by the topper.

Anybody ever top mount the 4x6 speakers and have the grills show? Thinking plain black metal, matching the black interior. Not exactly my first choice, Bubba in training here

And the kick panels can fit 4x6 also?

Also any 6x9 boxes fit a roadster rear compartment? I like the dual setup from CC...but $200 is pricey. And I am up to date on impedances, power etc, so NP there

LRB

mikem350, Here are a few pictures of how I put 4x6 speakers in the dash of my 75 convertible when I recovered the dash and I put 4x6 speakers in my kick panels.

mikem350

Awesome...exactly what I was looking for!! Now need to find some nice looking grills...lol. Top mounting might also solve some clearance issues. They should sound really good too!

Thanks for the info/pics

7T1vette

If the car isn't intended to be 'completely stock', mounting them on top of the dash and covering with a nice speaker grill would be fine.

But, consider the weight of the speakers and the 'strength' of the dash material under them. The original C3 dash used a framed speaker-holder under the dash to support the weight. You may want to consider using some thin veneer support under the dash (glued to it?) to provide that support.

You may also want to consider additional speakers in the kickpanel areas to enrich the sound and enhance the bass in your tunes.

mikem350

7T1, good idea about adding strength. It also makes for better sound (bass)!

I still don't know why the holes don't line up...maybe the topper is from a different year?