Re: Quattro Digest V1 #412

[eds@VFL.Paramax.COM]

> From: TRENTREZNOR@delphi.com
> Date: Mon, 02 Jan 1995 16:28:03 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: 4000 Dash speaker replacements
> 
> Hi-
> This is in reply to the posts under CD player....speakers.
> There is an alternative to just putting tweeters in the "unique" dash speakers
> in the mid-80s 4000. It involves using the existing factory speaker and
> destroying it.
> First, remove the factory speaker. Second, remove the cone. Then take a hacksaw blade and separate the basket
> from the top plate. With a little sanding, you can make a perfect surface to
> seal a 3.5" co-ax Blaupunkt. With some small hardware you can fasten the new
> driver to the original plate and resecure the assembly using the factory
> hardware! Caution - when removing the basket, don't saw through the "studs"
> that go through the dash, you'll never mount the assembly is you do.
> 
> I did this with my 86 4000s and it looks great. Factory at any angle except
> directly above, then the Blau logo shows through. Very trick.
> 
> Hope this helps...
> 
> TODD

I installed 4" coax Blaupunkt speakers in the dash of my '84 4000S using a 
similar method, but I completely removed the old speakers by cutting away 
the plastic welds holding it in using a VERY sharp wood chisel.  You have to
be very careful not to crack the housings, as I did on my first try.  The
Blaupunkts fit just nicely and I glued them in with silicon glue all around.  
Still holding after a year of hard use.  (-:

Ed