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Title: 1961 Rear Speaker Details
Post by: Clewisiii on November 17, 2023, 02:25:16 PM
What was the OHM and size of the 1961 Rear Speaker.

The master parts book says the rear speaker is same from 47-62 then changes from 63 on.

Neither the parts book or service manual actually say what the speaker size is.

I hope you say 6x9 10 OHM.  But I think it is 8 OHM. And one place said it was a 5x7.

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Title: Re: 1961 Rear Speaker Details
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on November 17, 2023, 02:43:03 PM
8 is the minimum in order for you not to fry your radio.  They repop the speakers if you need one.
Title: Re: 1961 Rear Speaker Details
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on November 17, 2023, 02:44:43 PM
https://www.smelectrotech.com/
Title: Re: 1961 Rear Speaker Details
Post by: klinebau on November 20, 2023, 01:28:58 PM
The older speakers and head unit used a common ground.  I don't know all the ins and outs, but I don't think you can just use a modern speaker that matches the ohm rating.  I am sure someone here will post more details about what is and isn't possible.

EDIT:  After a little research, I think the issue is that you cannot used a modern radio with a common ground, so maybe speakers are ok.