72 f100 dash speaker replacement

GSUeagles · Post by **GSUeagles** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:29 pm

What and where is the best place to purchase a new speaker and convert to being mP3/ iPod hookup capable? Want to keep the original look. Is there a certain size speaker for a 72?

72BahamaBlue · Post by **72BahamaBlue** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:57 am

I used an LMC 5"x7" dual voice coil speaker, but there's plenty of room for a 6"x9". The original mounting will need to be modified. I ditched the original bracket, drilled holes (dash pad is not installed), used #12 pan head screws with loctited nuts as mounting studs.

LMC page 85
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/t.aspx?Page=84

basketcase0302 · Post by **basketcase0302** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:50 am

the mounting is a PIB, real...hard to get a drill in there too, (windshield) for mounting a new aftermarket brand. If I had to do it again, (also "adapted" mine) I go with a direct replacement.
Here's a real good tutorial from our member Evanflatt on "how to" convert the original radio to be MP3 capable:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &hilit=MP3

GSUeagles · Post by **GSUeagles** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:16 pm

I just bought a new speaker to replace the old one. Can I tie a switch into the speaker wire to switch from iPod hookup to back to radio? Will an iPod run the speaker without installing an amp?

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