[SCG] Photo of similar convertible rear speaker boxes

[Kent Sullivan]

Tom (and others),

 

I just measured the repro speaker boxes that I have had in my ’66 convertible for many years. The depth at the base is 4”. Perhaps that measurement will help you / Mark @ Clark’s to make sure the repro parts have the correct numbers.

 

Because it has been so long, I do not believe I have my original notes any longer telling me what the specific sources were for the research that led to the flyer that Clark’s provides. All I can say is that I was 100% sure of its correctness at the time of publication and that I believe Mark Corbin reviewed it. I seem to recall that one or more CORSA members lent me original speaker boxes for patterns that Clark’s then made.

 

--Kent

 

From: 66vairman at comcast.net [mailto:66vairman at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 7:59 AM
To: Kent Sullivan
Cc: Mark Corbin; scg-list at tiger.skiblack.com; Calvin Clark Jr
Subject: Re: Photo of similar convertible rear speaker boxes

 

Kent:

 

Wow!  I did not know there was a third style for the 67-9 model years.  I know the 1967 model year did start with optional two speakers in the rear so I am unsure if the single rear speaker option was still available starting in 1967.  Knowing GM to "slim down" between years (seat back of 1966 to 1967 for example), I still cannot believe the 1965 box to be thinner than the 1966 and then go back to the thinner one in 1967.  Common thinking for GM here would be to have the larger box for 1965, skim down then to the thinner ones then for 1966 & 1967.  Did your research include photos or original owner information for these different style/size convertible boxes?  

 

Tom 

 

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From: "Kent Sullivan" <kentsu at corvairkid.com>
To: 66vairman at comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:58:00 PM
Subject: RE: Photo of similar convertible rear speaker boxes

 

Hi Tom,

 

Thanks. I found my original document that I sent to Clark’s with the research. That document lists a different part number for the ’66 vs. ’67-9 convertible speaker box. C10638 is the ’66 number while C7295 is the one for ’67-9, with C10082 being the ’65 number. This implies to me that there were three box designs.

 

--Kent

 

From: 66vairman at comcast.net [mailto:66vairman at comcast.net] 
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:08 AM
To: Kent Sullivan
Subject: Photo of similar convertible rear speaker boxes

 

Kent:

 

Here is the photo.  On the left is Clark's catalog advertised 1966 convertible rear speaker box (Part#C10638) and on the right is a speaker box I purchased off ebay which was described as a "late model" Corvair convertible box.  Cal Clark is now stating that the one on the right (the slimmer box) looks identical to his catalog advertised 1965 convertible rear speaker box (Part#C10082).  Again,  Mark Corbin said the one on the right, the slimmer box, is identical to the one in his 1967 Corvair.  I did not get any email responses from 1965 or 1966 convertible owners who may have this original option to clarify the correct box.  Hope you can assist me in this endeavor.  And, thanks for the update about Steve Goodman. I am looking forward to his response as well.

 

Tom