Where to install the loudspeaker when a clock is already here ?

[philoo68]

Hi guys,

I have a 53 zwitter (so with the oval dash) with a VDO clock installed in the chrome grill in the middle of the dash. And I also have a radio. Where do you install the loudspeaker when the clock is already in the way ? I assume there are a lot of DIY possibilities, but I am looking for a proper way to dissimulate the loudspeaker behind the dash.

Thanks !

Phil

[KTPhil]

I've seen folks make up speaker boxes as a rear seat arm cushion that looks like these:

Hiding in plain sight! Hidden wires or Bluetooth connects to your radio/stereo.
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[philoo68]

[Wiggy]

You just need the distance ring that goes behind the clock. Then you should be able to get a speaker in there fine.
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[philoo68]

[splitjunkie]

Do you have one of these spacer/adapter that allowed a larger speaker to be installed and gave more clearance.

Are you using an original speaker or a modern one? The cone depth of lot of modern speakers isn't as deep as older speakers. As you suggested, you could make a spacer out of plywood to push the speaker back to give more clearance. If you do a neat job cutting it and paint it black, it would look like it was a factory part.
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[sinclair]

Pop the clock in the glovebox and free up the speaker space?

[AlteWagen]

Surprised no one mentioned the Motorola speaker