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69 Charger Rear Defroster and Speakers.

Started by mike337, November 10, 2009, 12:53:27 PM

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mike337

My 69 Charger originally came with a rear defroster.  I am upgrading to a new stereo and speakers, but would like to keep the rear defroster also.  I know that I have seen some pictures of E-Bodies with two rear speakers and a rear defroster that used a speaker extension box under the package tray to allow for both 2 speakers and a rear defroster.  Anyone out there try this same type setup with a Charger?

Mike

Just 6T9 CHGR

My car was just the opposite....single rear speaker & no defroster.

I added both.  Put the 6x9's in the stock locations.  For the defroster I mounted the motor on the opposite side (drivers side) in another hole in the package tray (to get the fresh air)
Turned the outlet plenum around & used a longer hose to connect it.

Aint purdy but it works ;)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


Nacho-RT74

Speaker/blower adaptor wasn't an option on B bodies, just E and C bodies.

however it should fit down Charger packages trays.

Repro adaptors are available around
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

mike337

Thanx Nacho!

That is exactly what I remember seeing, and thought that it should be adaptable to a Charger as well. :2thumbs:

Mike

Nacho-RT74

as far is on a 6x9 hole and don't get some obstacle in the middle everything will be fine.

3rd gens have a tight room there with the deck lid Tbars springs. I haven't tried yet ( have one around what a good friend give me for free on my visit around USA going to Carlisle ), but will try to fit sooner or later to check for the perfect fit.

an advice, get a location for the outer screw, because the blower weight can get it damaged. As far I recall, they get an extra bracket there too S shaped. It can  be homemade
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

BROCK

Must find adaptor!  I like that alloooooooooooot! :drool5:

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Let your music be in transit to the world

Nacho-RT74

as I told Brock, they are available repro, not cheap though ( $250 rate ), Or JY find, they are on C bodies.
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Just 6T9 CHGR

Chris' '69 Charger R/T


saltdog

I think I will go with the speaker also. I remember the rear defroster didnt work very well.
1969  Charger (383)
2006 Ram3500 (diesel)

Brock Lee

Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on November 10, 2009, 04:36:28 PM
My car was just the opposite....single rear speaker & no defroster.

I added both.  Put the 6x9's in the stock locations.  For the defroster I mounted the motor on the opposite side (drivers side) in another hole in the package tray (to get the fresh air)
Turned the outlet plenum around & used a longer hose to connect it.

Aint purdy but it works ;)

You have solved the one thing that has kept me from adding this item. Thanks for sharing that trick!

Rolling_Thunder

Agreed!   I have been searching for a rear defroster for my Charger but did not want to sacrifice my 6x9s...     That adapter will work just fine   :)
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

mike337

Heard from winged 1 that the adaptor will not work on a 69 Charger without hacking away at the deep channel in the rear package tray of a 69.  Since I am against that. I will try and have a box fabbed.

Thanx to All!

bull


Just 6T9 CHGR

Chris' '69 Charger R/T


mike337

Hey Nacho!  Who is repopping these?  My fabrication guy tells me that metal would be too hard to fabricate, but if I got my hands on one, that he could make a mold and create one out of fiberglass.

Mike

Nacho-RT74

Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

lexxman

The rear defroster,was it an option or stand?I got my car in boxes so I'm not sure what it looked like ,I know I don't have any part for it.

Rolling_Thunder

1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

resq302

Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

lexxman

Ok,not like I'll need it,The car will never be out in cold wet weather.

Corellian Corvette

I did this in my car.

I put the 16x9's in the factor location, then moved the defroster to a hole on the passenger side. Very similar to what's shown above. It was really easy and cheap.

The only additional thing, is that I cut a hole in the package tray and mounted a flush black speaker grill there to draw the air.

Works great and free!

mike337

Just came up with the same fix this weekend.  I sprayed an old Kenwood speaker grill, and am ready to cut the hole in the package tray.

Corellian Corvette

Just a tip. Set the package tray in, remove the defroster, and get a permanent marker to mark the hole from the underside. This will tell you EXACTLY where to cut so you're not fumbling and cutting too big a hole.  :cheers:

mike337

I already marked the tray.  I am using the existing square opening in the metal framework, and marking the bottom of the tray while laying in the trunk.

Thanx for the tips.

Mike