69 coupe
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 476
Likes: 34
From: Cedar Grove N.J.
need 69 -c-3 radio speaker
Where can I get a oem-EXACT or one that fits right am-fm radio speaker for my baby ? I bought one from I think Mid America , it looks like it will fit with the bracket , but it is way too wide , I'm not going to cut anything to make it fit , thanks !
Last edited by frankturbo; Jul 5, 2013 at 07:47 PM. Reason: title not specific
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,114
From: Crossville TN
There are aftermarket Corvette parts stores which sell a direct replacement of the 4x10 kickpanel speaker for the '68 & '69 cars. I'm not sure which vendor catalog I've seen them in, but they are available. They even have the metal strip attached near one end to assist in mounting them.
If CF vendors sell them, they will likely post their info. If not, other posters will eventually come up with which vendor has them.
P.S. You might want to re-title this thread as "Need '69 C3 radio speakers". The present title is not specific enough for some folks to bother reading.
If CF vendors sell them, they will likely post their info. If not, other posters will eventually come up with which vendor has them.
P.S. You might want to re-title this thread as "Need '69 C3 radio speakers". The present title is not specific enough for some folks to bother reading.
Last edited by 7T1vette; Jul 5, 2013 at 06:55 AM.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 628
Likes: 34
From: Evergreen Park Illinois
I used speakers from these guys. S/M Electro-Tech Inc. (763) 780-2861
www.turnswitch.com 4x10 speakers that look just like the originals, 8-10 Ohms and fit perfect.
www.turnswitch.com 4x10 speakers that look just like the originals, 8-10 Ohms and fit perfect.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,114
From: Crossville TN
The original OEM speakers were not that good. Modern speakers take advantage of higher power [small] magnets, synthetic cone materials, etc. Buy new speakers.
P.S. If you still have the original Delco radio, install speakers with 8-10 ohm impedence. Installing lower impedence speakers will cause the amp to be overloaded and lead to very early failure. Also, purchase 'low wattage' (efficient) speakers (25-50 watts). The Delco head only puts out about 16 watts TOTAL! If you stick inefficent speakers (capable of 100 watts or more) with the Delco head, the output volume will be very weak.
P.S. If you still have the original Delco radio, install speakers with 8-10 ohm impedence. Installing lower impedence speakers will cause the amp to be overloaded and lead to very early failure. Also, purchase 'low wattage' (efficient) speakers (25-50 watts). The Delco head only puts out about 16 watts TOTAL! If you stick inefficent speakers (capable of 100 watts or more) with the Delco head, the output volume will be very weak.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 476
Likes: 34
From: Cedar Grove N.J.
69 coupe speakers
i'll try to get new if possible ( Sam Sound ? ) I'm NOT cutting anything on my ride , it's a 1000% stock , ( first new car ) , she has 22000 miles on her , smells like the day I drove her out of Konners Chevy , still see the guy that sold her to me , been a real trip !!
