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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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Speaker install

I have an original 6v electric wiper installed in my 51 F1. I am trying to install the speaker on the original bracket and can't get it into position with the wiper motor interfering. I have loosened up the wiper assembly to try and gain clearance but to no avail. Is there a special trick or do I need to find a special speaker? Can I cut a relief in the speaker magnet? I am going to install an original 6v radio as well.
 
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Rich,had no problem with mine . Do you have a correct speaker? That maybe the problem.i know things are tight in that area . Modifying the speaker magnet may not be a good idea . Yeah 2000 posts .
 
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Rich,had no problem with mine . Do you have a correct speaker? That maybe the problem.i know things are tight in that area .


Thanks Denny, I suspect that is the case. I will keep looking. I was hoping to get the under-dash done so I could install the firewall cover and that nice Magic-Air heater. It's been over 10 years in the making so far so no use in rushing now!
 
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Can you post a pic of the speaker? The magnet might be too big if it is a modern 6X9. Also needs to be 4 ohm.
 
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Originally Posted by gearhead1952
Can you post a pic of the speaker? The magnet might be too big if it is a modern 6X9. Also needs to be 4 ohm.
Here is a picture. I bought it as for the 51-52 truck with the wire and connector.


 
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This speaker is supposed to be for 48-52 trucks. Does it resemble ones others have used?

 
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