Matt Kulka wrote:
>
> I'm sorry I don't recall the catalog (probably V/B or Special Interest),
> but I recently saw a unit that addressed the
> crimped-speaker-wire-in-door-jamb problem. It was two units - each a
> plastic block with 4 spring-loaded metal studs. You mount one unit in
> the door jamb, one on the door itself, so that when the door is closed
> the studs contact one another making the connection for the speaker(s).
> Naturally, the speaker would cut out when you opened the door, but most
> of us shut off the radio before we get out of the car, so it might not
> be that big an annoyance. Catalog or not, I'd bet you can get a unit
> like that at a Car Stereo Specialty Shop without having to look too
> hard.
>
> Matt Kulka
> '74 B - with speakers in the boot bulkhead. An ugly installation from
> the back, but not so bad from the cockpit.
>
> >>> RAY WYGONIK <RWYGONIK@grove.iup.edu> 08/25/97 03:02pm >>>
> I am installing a new interior in my 74 B. would like to make
> accomodations
> for adding speakers in the future. Most of the speakers I have seen
> have been
> in the doors. Anything special I need to do in running the wire to the
> door?
> The door swings wide from the body and it seems to me there would be a
> lot of
> speaker wire that would be exposed between the door and the body. Any
> trouble
> with this wire pinching, etc. ?
Matt,
V/B sells those wireless connectors. Maybe it's only because I'm an
OF, but won't opening the door with the radio on and breaking the speaker
circuit, damage the radio?
Craig Brallier
75 B
76 B
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