[SCG] 1965-1969 convertible rear speaker enclosure

[Mark Corbin]

Since this is valuable historic information, hope you don't mind if I post 
it to the Stock Corvair Group.

Just for sake of information, the one on the right is also used on the '67 
stereo system, as that is what is in my '67 convert. Salvaged it from a '67 
convert that was one of the 125 factory tape player cars. Because of this, I 
can vouch for what was used in '67. Might want to make a note of this. But 
what was used on the '68 and '69 models, I cannot vouch for. They may have 
been playing musical parts, and using whatever they had, though that's sheer 
speculation on my part.

FWIW, Bruce McIntosh has a factory tape equipped '68 convert. Would have to 
contact him to verify the '68's.

-Mark

-----Original Message----- 
From: Clarks Corvair Parts
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 10:13 AM
To: Mark Corbin
Subject: Re: [SCG] 1965-1969 convertible rear speaker enclosure

The picture on the left is the 66 and the picture on the right is the 65
style.

Clarks Corvair Parts
400 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne Falls, Ma 01370
413-625-9776
413-625-8498 Fax
www.corvair.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Corbin" <airvair at earthlink.net>
To: "Clark's Corvair Parts" <clarks at corvair.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 7:01 PM
Subject: Fw: [SCG] 1965-1969 convertible rear speaker enclosure


> Cathy,
>
> The following was posted on the SCG newsline. Note particularly my 
> response
> that was meant for you.
>
> -Mark
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Mark Corbin
> Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2014 6:20 PM
> To: 66vairman at comcast.net ; scg-list at tiger.skiblack.com ;
> virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Cc: clark at corvair.com
> Subject: Re: [SCG] 1965-1969 convertible rear speaker enclosure
>
> Tom,
>
> I sure can. I have an original ‘67 stereo tape speaker system in my ‘67
> convertible. I can verify that the one on the right (the one you got off
> eBay) is the authentic factory issue speaker housing.  At least for ‘67,
> anyway. I do know that the rear speaker for the coupe/4door  for ‘65 is
> different from the ‘66-later models. I can’t vouch for the convert 
> version,
> though.
>
> To Clark’s: Mark & Cathy, if you want to reproduce the EXACT factory
> housing, I would be willing to loan you one of mine for a pattern. Usual
> arrangements apply, of course.
>
> -Mark Corbin
>
> From: 66vairman at comcast.net
> Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2014 4:32 PM
> To: scg-list at tiger.skiblack.com ; virtualvairs at corvair.org ;
> airvair at earthlink.net
> Cc: clark at corvair.com
> Subject: 1965-1969 convertible rear speaker enclosure
>
> I wish to install a rear speaker in my 1966 Corsa convertible at a future
> date.  Initially, I purchased a used late model Corvair rear speaker
> enclosure off ebay.  The seller did say it was removed from a late model
> Corvair.  I then purchased Clark's C10638 1966 reproduction enclosure 
> unit.
> There is a definite difference in these two units.  Please see the 
> attached
> photos.  The Clark's 1966 unit is on the left and the ebay unit is on the
> right.  Can anyone confirm which one is correct for the 1966 model year?
> Cal, I see you also have a 1965 rear speaker box (exact repro) listed 
> under
> part number C10082.  Is it possible 1965 was a different style from 1966?
> Does anyone have the original 1966 optional rear convertible speaker unit 
> on
> their vehicle?  All comments are appreciated.
>
>
> Tom Rahochik
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