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Dear all,

I would be grateful if a someone can assist by confirming the correct (ohms) of the speaker to be fitted? The radio is a Manual Transistor (JYQ 20706) and I do not want to take the risk of connecting the wrong speaker. Also, can someone suggest the best place to buy a speaker that will fit in without drilling holes in the dash area?

Regards

Shane

Shane,

15 ohms, 6x9 inch is the right size. You can get away with an 8 ohm speaker, but I wouldn't recommend 4 ohms.

Give Dave Smith at Bellarine Classic Autos a buzz - he's close by, and he might have a speaker or two floating around. If he doesn't, then try Simon at HK-T-G Parts Recovery. He got some of the speakers re-coned a few years back.

Rob

Rob,

Great! Thank you for this information.

Regards

Shane

The 15 ohm speakers are also available on eBay as a replacement item.


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I am in need of one now also as the paper has disintegrated with the removal and storage - there are a couple on eBay - some cheap at about 55$ but only have a small circular speaker - assuming these work but very basic? Anyone have experience with the wiz bang ones going for 240$ say they are dual voice but is that just BS for the same thing but dearer - anyone tried the both or either?

Errol62 wrote: Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:55 am The 15 ohm speakers are also available on eBay as a replacement item.


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You’re a step ahead of me Wally. It’s just an AM radio right? Dual voice sounds like a bit of wank. I’m thinking of calling in on the good folks at Jcar to see what they have then make up an adapter plate.


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Something different.

Original looking but not !

http://my409.com.au/holden-radios-sprin ... les/fb-ek/

Regards Greg

I ha ve the original AWA but also going to run one of those converter thingies that lets you plug phone in as well so wondering if the sound quality is really any better for the extra 200 clams

Errol62 wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:39 pm You’re a step ahead of me Wally. It’s just an AM radio right? Dual voice sounds like a bit of wank. I’m thinking of calling in on the good folks at Jcar to see what they have then make up an adapter plate.


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You young hot rodders, I don’t know.....


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I’ve tried a few of these.

The FB has an old HMV radio, with the original single-cone speaker in the dash and a telescopic aerial in the front guard. The internals got old, and I let the magic smoke out one afternoon on the expressway (try pulling over in 90kmh packed traffic whilst desperately trying to throw crap out of a smouldering glovebox ). Got the HMV repaired, and it now runs OK. AM only, mono sound and a little crackly. Reminds me of radio when I was a kid. The AM gets a little tedious though it is fun hunting regional stations on a long trip.

The wagon got one of those fancy radios from My409. Phil is good to deal with. The fascias he makes are heavy stainless, mirror polished and fit well. AM/FM, USB and phone connection by cable on the model I bought. Phone input only runs the old 30pin Apple connectors - can’t get a lightning adaptor to work on it. Telescopic aerial in the guard, and Aftermarket 6x9s. Radio works really well - quite happy with it. Stereo sound is loud, but is competing with the racket coming out of the Chev. Nice and crisp when the engine is off.

Bought another one of Phil’s radios for Graces ute. Electronic aerial under the glovebox. Bought One of Phil’s dual-cone 6x9s. Easy bolt up into the EK speaker hole (comes with a good adaptor plate and all bolts). Stereo sound is pretty good, and damn loud in the ute cab.

Cheers,
Harv

Thanks Harv - It sounds like the dual cone speaker is at least a decent quality - the radio still works so will give that a try first before the new fangled AM/FM thingy - the adapter I have is one of those retro radio things from states - plug phone in and use your playlists etc fo the longer trips when AM is just too mind numbing

One of these that hide in the glovebox - RediRad https://www.vintagecarradio.com/hideaway-radios/redirad


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I’ve tried a few of these.

The FB has an old HMV radio, with the original single-cone speaker in the dash and a telescopic aerial in the front guard. The internals got old, and I let the magic smoke out one afternoon on the expressway (try pulling over in 90kmh packed traffic whilst desperately trying to throw crap out of a smouldering glovebox ). Got the HMV repaired, and it now runs OK. AM only, mono sound and a little crackly. Reminds me of radio when I was a kid. The AM gets a little tedious though it is fun hunting regional stations on a long trip.

The wagon got one of those fancy radios from My409. Phil is good to deal with. The fascias he makes are heavy stainless, mirror polished and fit well. AM/FM, USB and phone connection by cable on the model I bought. Phone input only runs the old 30pin Apple connectors - can’t get a lightning adaptor to work on it. Telescopic aerial in the guard, and Aftermarket 6x9s. Radio works really well - quite happy with it. Stereo sound is loud, but is competing with the racket coming out of the Chev. Nice and crisp when the engine is off.

Bought another one of Phil’s radios for Graces ute. Electronic aerial under the glovebox. Bought One of Phil’s dual-cone 6x9s. Easy bolt up into the EK speaker hole (comes with a good adaptor plate and all bolts). Stereo sound is pretty good, and damn loud in the ute cab.

Cheers,
Harv
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A long time ago, back when Bluetooth was a type of dental disease, the kids had a similar adapter. It plugged into a cigarette lighter for power, and the other end had a cable to fit 30-pin iPods. It took the info off the iPod, and broadcast it at one of the FM frequencies. You could then tune the cars FM radio to receive it. I deserve a medal for listening to Bob the Builder Mambo Number 5 over and over and over and...

Cheers,
Harv

Yeah thats how these work as well Harv but just with the AM band - they come in a whole myriad of configurations now - hopefully I have the right one.

Harv wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:43 am A long time ago, back when Bluetooth was a type of dental disease, the kids had a similar adapter. It plugged into a cigarette lighter for power, and the other end had a cable to fit 30-pin iPods. It took the info off the iPod, and broadcast it at one of the FM frequencies. You could then tune the cars FM radio to receive it. I deserve a medal for listening to Bob the Builder Mambo Number 5 over and over and over and...

Cheers,
Harv