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mcnewt · 10-14-2015, 09:51 AM

I think I have found a working radio for my 1950 F-1. I am in need of a speaker. I know that I can rewire a standard 6x9, but would rather find a period speaker and recone/refurbish. Any ideas where I can find one?

wbedwards · 10-14-2015, 10:04 AM

how do you rewire a standard 6x9? The one I'm using the ohms are too high

mcnewt · 10-14-2015, 10:21 AM

One speaker or two? What type of speaker?

mcnewt · 10-14-2015, 10:22 AM

And what is the output of your radio?

wbedwards · 10-14-2015, 10:40 AM

Its factory '59 and I think its only 5 watt output, one 6x9 speaker in the dash. Your not talking about adapting a 8 ohm speaker to 4 ohm are you. Your just talking about installing a regular 6x9? I have a new one installed but the 5watt output is really weak into 8ohms and I dont know where to get a 4 ohm one.

rotorwrench · 10-14-2015, 11:00 AM

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I'd just buy one from S&M Electro-Tech, Inc. No one will ever see what's under the grill.
http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

A recone is expensive and they will not last any longer than the original. Now if it is one of the electro-magnet type and you just have to have OEM then you are going to get to know someone who recones them but you can run a permanent magnet type and just leave the electro-magnet circuit open as long as it's insulated.

gearhead1952 · 10-14-2015, 11:20 AM

I have had several reconed cost was around $75 each. But then I wanted an original. Sometimes the magnet on the original fits the mounting in the F1 better than a new one due to the angled bracket it just depends on the size of the magnet. I probably have one or two for reconing. Pm me if interested.

rotorwrench · 10-14-2015, 11:57 AM

The 50/51 Mercs had the same clearance problem with the speaker. They have to have a small magnet on them to fit between the radio chassis and the dash. The S&M ones will fit.

Barry-ct · 10-14-2015, 06:43 PM

On Ebay all the time with the correct plug for the back of the radio. The price is usually $75.00 .

10-14-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
mcnewt Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 8	F-1 Radio and Speaker I think I have found a working radio for my 1950 F-1. I am in need of a speaker. I know that I can rewire a standard 6x9, but would rather find a period speaker and recone/refurbish. Any ideas where I can find one?

10-14-2015, 10:04 AM	#2
wbedwards Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Birmingham, Al. Posts: 339	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker how do you rewire a standard 6x9? The one I'm using the ohms are too high

10-14-2015, 10:21 AM	#3
mcnewt Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 8	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker One speaker or two? What type of speaker?

10-14-2015, 10:22 AM	#4
mcnewt Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 8	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker And what is the output of your radio?

10-14-2015, 10:40 AM	#5
wbedwards Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Birmingham, Al. Posts: 339	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker Its factory '59 and I think its only 5 watt output, one 6x9 speaker in the dash. Your not talking about adapting a 8 ohm speaker to 4 ohm are you. Your just talking about installing a regular 6x9? I have a new one installed but the 5watt output is really weak into 8ohms and I dont know where to get a 4 ohm one. Last edited by wbedwards; 10-14-2015 at 10:46 AM.

10-14-2015, 11:00 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'd just buy one from S&M Electro-Tech, Inc. No one will ever see what's under the grill. http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm A recone is expensive and they will not last any longer than the original. Now if it is one of the electro-magnet type and you just have to have OEM then you are going to get to know someone who recones them but you can run a permanent magnet type and just leave the electro-magnet circuit open as long as it's insulated.

10-14-2015, 11:20 AM	#7
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker I have had several reconed cost was around $75 each. But then I wanted an original. Sometimes the magnet on the original fits the mounting in the F1 better than a new one due to the angled bracket it just depends on the size of the magnet. I probably have one or two for reconing. Pm me if interested.

10-14-2015, 11:57 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker The 50/51 Mercs had the same clearance problem with the speaker. They have to have a small magnet on them to fit between the radio chassis and the dash. The S&M ones will fit.

10-14-2015, 06:43 PM	#9
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: F-1 Radio and Speaker On Ebay all the time with the correct plug for the back of the radio. The price is usually $75.00 . __________________ Barry 50 F-1