Dash pad question

[KZ]

I am looking for an OEM/NOS 3 speaker, non A/C dash pad for a '70 Challenger, but if one were lucky enough to find a single (center) speaker pad, as an option, would it be possible to cut out holes in the pad for the 2 speakers on the end since the holes would be covered by the speaker grilles?

thanks

[Topcat]

I am looking for an OEM/NOS 3 speaker, non A/C dash pad for a '70 Challenger, but if one were lucky enough to find a single (center) speaker pad, as an option, would it be possible to cut out holes in the pad for the 2 speakers on the end since the holes would be covered by the speaker grilles?

thanks

Yes.

That's what I did.
I have an OEM dash that was a single speaker and converted it into a 3 speaker.
I used a pnuematic sawzall and took my time. Measure twice,cut once.

Only OEM speakers will fit the steel frame.
If going aftermarket outer speakers, some trimming will be required.

The front and rear speakers I bought from this place.
http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

[JayBee]

Keep in mind that it's not just a simple circle hole. You may need a template from someone.

[KZ]

good info, thanks

[1 Wild R/T]

How it's done, the safe/easy way.. Hopefully you have the speaker brackets cause you need they anyway but for this project they make great templates... On the back of the dash at the speaker locations you'll see the screw locations for the brackets are dimpled... Drill through the dash pad with a 1/16th drill bit then attach the bracket to the top of the pad using a couple screws threaded into the pad itself... now you have a template to trim the vinyl away... Once the vinyl & foam have been removed relocate the bracket to the backside & use it as a template to cut the metal....

[KZ]

thanks, now I just need the darn foam pad,