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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Front speaker ( under dash)

I took the speaker from under the dash to replace it.

it's an 8 inch oval speaker.

part # D3TA18808-BF. (obsolete at the dealer)

what else fits there? I am sure ford still made dash speaker all the way into the 90. but i need a part # to order it, Any idea anyone.

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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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I installed a dual voice coil speaker, it sounds decent.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...h-speaker.html
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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I found that a factory 4x6 speaker out of a Sunfire (or anything else that has one that size) bolted up to the OE speaker plate in my 1976 F350. I only needed to drill 2 holes for screws. $5 and sounds good for a factory AM radio!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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I usually run a 5x7...I've thrown 4x6's in before...and with some frustration and persuasion a 6x9 has been known to find residence in that area.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Heres where I order a lot of my stuff. Make an adapter plate to fit whatever size speaker youd want. Otherwise just get rid of it and only use the doors, I stuck tweeters in that location under the dash.

Car Speakers | Component & Replacement Auto Speakers
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Why are you replacing it? If you have the stock AM radio, then I see why. In this case, I installed a single 4" co-ax on a black plastic plate with two holes drilled into it. If you have more than this, it will be just as good and better sounding to install the speakers in the doors.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I know CB radios are passe' for the most part, but back when they were still useful I wired that speaker to work with the CB, since I had speakers in the doors. Now it just sits in there and does nothing.
 
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