replacing 6*9's with 6/1/2's ?
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replacing 6*9's with 6/1/2's ?
is there a company that sells the plate to do this because i'm tired of my 6*9's and i also want to something with those 4*6's to any info
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I believe that Metra may have premade ABS plastic plates. http://www.metraonline.com
If not, it's very easy to make your own out of 1/2" MDF. Just trace the outline of your current 6x9 onto the wood, cut a hole in it the size of your 6.5" and then cut out the 6x9 shape that you traced. Tada! Instant adapter plate
If 1/2" is too big for your speakers to clear the grill, then go to 3/8". I wouldn't go any thinner than that however.
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If not, it's very easy to make your own out of 1/2" MDF. Just trace the outline of your current 6x9 onto the wood, cut a hole in it the size of your 6.5" and then cut out the 6x9 shape that you traced. Tada! Instant adapter plate
If 1/2" is too big for your speakers to clear the grill, then go to 3/8". I wouldn't go any thinner than that however.l8rs
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The plate is a total no-brainer to make. Trace your 6x9 onto a piece of wood and cut it out, then cut the holes for the speakers.
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You could also use some heavy gauge steel (10 ga. maybe?) and spray it down with RoadKill, or something like that.
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Working on:
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145 MPH IROC Speedo
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Block is in shop!
Starting to look like the Kicker poster child!
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