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Derminator
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 Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:37 am Post subject: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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Hello Gents,
I am looking to upgrade my Squarebacks stereo setup I currently have a modern head unit mounted under the dash (which I will be replacing with an even more modern unit) I also have the typical two door speakers. I recently salvaged my custom stereo speakers from my truck long story. Needless to say, I have 2 polk 5 1/4 db5250 speakers and tweeters (separate from the speaker) one crossover still need to get a second or a new pair and 2 alpine 5x7 sps-570A. I am thinking of putting the polk speakers in the doors like what was there before. I am trying to figure out where to put the alpines for the rear speakers, to have a clean look that also sounds good. I do not intend to put a sub in the car at all as I really don't think it needs one. So if anyone has any pictures of their builds or ideas or tips I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks |
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Tram
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Joined: May 02, 2003
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Location: Northwest of Normal
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| Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:03 am Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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We like photos. 
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Tram
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| Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:04 am Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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Also look into these:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Infinity-Kappa-64CFX-36.../629736829
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W1K1
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Location: Southern AB
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 6:48 am Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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I built speaker pods for the wheel humps so I didn’t lose any cargo space
Before that I had speakers in upholstered sono tubes that looked like roll pillows, they just sat on the rear seat, and were held in place with some elastic and snaps, that way I could drop them on the floor behind the seat if I needed to fold the seat down
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
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Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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| W1K1 wrote: |
| I built speaker pods for the wheel humps so I didn’t lose any cargo space |
I've always thought that set up was pretty slick, and if I ever get another Square again that I'd do something like that. I've had box speakers behind the rear seat before, but they would slide around too, and need to be moved when using the load floor. I always worried about getting hit by them being loose back there.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
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Wilson
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Joined: October 31, 2003
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Location: St.Paul,MN
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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Great idea, how did you build them??
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W1K1
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Location: Southern AB
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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I’m sure there is a thread somewhere on this already
But, it is simply tape off the inside of the car, you are applying epoxy on top, no gaps. PVA would have been good too but this was my first attempt at laying up,epoxy
Epoxy and fibreglass for the wall shape
Wood top and bottom, fill in with styrofoam blocks and shape it however you like
Cover with fiberglass/epoxy layers
I covered mine with vinyl, and made a grill for the top, it attaches with magnets.
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Scotty D
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: 71 Squareback Stereo Builds |
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| Those are too cool. Well done. |
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