Looking for rear seat speaker grille for 1965 commander sedan

[Studebaker1965]

Hi guys! I know they are rare, but does anybody have a rear seat speaker grille/bezel for a 1965 commander sedan? Specifically in red if one can be choosy Thanks in advance!

Nate

[2R5]

Weren't the rear speaker in 65s on the rear deck between the seat and the rear window?

[avantilover]

Yes it was directly in the middle of the rear parcel/package tray, saw one at Dover.

[StudeRich]

The Speaker is a 4"X10" the same as the front speaker, and must be a 10 OHM, not the common 4-8 or 8 OHM if you are using the Original Studebaker/Delco Radio.
So the Grille fits a 4X10.

[stude dude]

Those grilles are rare but there is a GM one available that looks very close, possibly even the same. Hopefully someone one the forum here will have previously compared them.

Chris.

[JRoberts]

I used an aftermarket one that fits early Mustangs. It fits, but naturally is not originally.

[stude1964]

I can probably help you with the original grille as I don't need it for my '64 conv. project.
Rob in PA.

[Studebaker1965]

Rob, I'm interested in the grille. Also want to talk to you about that wagonaire! Ill pm you tomorrow after work. Thanks
Nate

[Studebaker1965]

Studerich, I put the replacement speakers in from stude international. I don't know if they are 8 or 10 ohm. What would happen if we used 8 ohm speakers and where can you get 10 ohm speakers? Thanks
Nate

[Wayne Youngward]

Speaker impedances are nominal at best. The effect of using an 8 ohm rather than a 10 ohm would be negligible.

[Corvanti]

i agree with Wayne!

now if you were going for a "audiophile" sound with high wattage amps, sub-woofers, etc. - there might be a problem with ohms... most speakers have a notice on the magnet with the info you want.

just make sure all the screws, etc. are tight. that should keep any rattle away.

[Studebaker1965]

Great! Thanks guys. Appreciate the advice!
Nate

[dpson]

I think Dennis Dupont of Derry, NH had a NOS rear speaker kit of this vintage on his table in the swap meet at Dover.

[Studebaker1965]

Is Dennis the gentleman that had a NOS 65-66 clock? Missed the rear speaker kit.

[bezhawk]

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