Can I replace dash speaker in 74 KG without removing dash pad?

[ghiamanjc]

Does it screw in from the bottom or top is the ultimate question?

I'm upgrading my radio and want to upgrade my OG speaker but don't want to rip the dash apart to do it

Thx

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[Vladiiiii]

Yep it really depends, what the previous owner did.
I don't remember how it is originally, but I surely know mine is bolted with an adapter from above, so no way changing it without removing the dash pad.
I thought the original one was held in by some sort of clamp from below?
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[bhartwell59]

If you need the speaker, I believe RetroSound has one for the dash.
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[ghiamanjc]

UPDATE - Had a chance this weekend to test and YES you can remove the speaker without touching the dashpad. My OEM speaker was held up by a small nut off of a hanging bracket. Took out the radio, undid the nut and the speaker fell right out. It was a 20 min job start to finish.
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[ghiamanjc]

UPDATE - Had a chance this weekend to test and YES you can remove the speaker without touching the dashpad. My OEM speaker was held up by a small nut off of a hanging bracket. Took out the radio, undid the nut and the speaker fell right out. It was a 20 min job start to finish.
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[fedwards58KGLL]

which speaker (brand/model) are you installing???

[ghiamanjc]

Retrosound - https://www.retromanufacturing.com/products/standa...rmann-ghia
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[fedwards58KGLL]

thanks....is there another choice available ? or nothing else fits in there??

[ghiamanjc]

I really don't know. I've used RetroSound radios in the past and they fit nicely so I presume the same with the speakers.

But it appears that the OEM speaker was a standard size so I suggest taking it out and then taking it to your local Audio store to see what they think.
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[bhartwell59]

Is that the only speaker you have? None in the kick panels/doors?
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[ghiamanjc]

Yes - Just the one in the Dash.
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