1963 ford thunderbird speaker installation

1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPEAKER INSTALLATION INSTALL
1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPEAKER INSTALLATION UPGRADE

I spent much time with them on the phone, trying to convince them to change their model numbers. The problem? They were STILL called USA-1, 2, 5, etc. Newer versions, particularly with rocker switches instead of buttons, are very much improved. However, over the years their attitudes have changed and so have their products. I signed up with them many years ago because I liked their Dual Voice Coil Speakers - pushed the speakers but only sold USA stereos if a customer actually approached me for one. Their older USA-1 through 6 stereos were awful poor quality, lousy performance, tiny buttons you can't half read, and a digital display that required a flashlight to read.

1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPEAKER INSTALLATION UPGRADE

But as I had to remove the rear seat to gain access to the quarter window modules, that old center speaker was whispering 'now is a good time to upgrade the stereo and replace me!'īeing both a dealer and a 64 T-Bird owner, maybe I can make a few comments here.Ĭustom Autosound has quite a reputation, and much of it is earned. It wasn't wasy to re-assemble, but it was rewarding to knock a task off the punch list. I replaced the power motor gears (parts from Mac's). Which should I avoid? Which are good?īy the way, I have succcessfully repaired my rear quarter windows.

I recall reading somewhere to be careful about the vintage of a Custom Auto Sound radio. Any recommendations or cautions about switching to a power antenna?Ĥ. I do not like having to fit the car cover over the fixed mast antenna. I am not afraid to make my own mounting bracket and baffle, but I would like to re-use the existing mounting studs/wing-nuts.ģ. Does anyone know of a sub woofer that can fit in the rear trim where the present rear center speak is located? In know the rear center speaker is a 5'x7' size. Does the 1964 door sheet metal have provisions for speakers to be mounted in the lower front corners? If so, what size works? Are there any special considerations for wiring these speakers?Ģ. I don't care about having cassette or CD capability, but the ability to discretely plug-in a portable MP3/iPod would be nice.

1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPEAKER INSTALLATION INSTALL

My initial thought is to get a new AM/FM stereo head unit, but it must fit within the existing radio's space in the dash (e.g., Custom Auto Sound), abandon the front dash speaker, install door speakers in the same location as found in the 1966 model, and convert the rear center speaker to a sub-woofer. As the sound quality from the present system is showing its age, I'd like to upgrade the system. My 'Bird came factory-equipped with an AM/FM radio with front dash (center) and rear seat (center) speakers.

1963 ford thunderbird speaker installation