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rockreid 05-30-2014 07:00 AM

I s there a way to stand off window crake?
 
I am installing RS America style interior door panels and installed 6 inch speakers.. not thinking of testing if the window crank cleared them or not... guess what. The window crank now makes contact with the new speakers. Is there a spline adaptor/extender to stand off the window crank a bit for a 73.5 911?

Reifle 05-30-2014 07:18 AM

I think you have to be creative on that.

poorsha 05-30-2014 08:39 AM

Perhaps you can get a replacement grille that has a smaller profile.
Or replace speakers with correct type designed to fit behind door panel and use factory grilles.

rockreid 05-30-2014 10:23 AM

decided to take the "creative" route. One large vise and gentle taps with an 8 pound persuader - a slightly contoured window crank that clears the speakers.

Not exactly Concours compliant, but the interior is looking REALLY clean and sharp with the RS America panels and understated looking aftermarket Kenwood speakers. My original Targa panels and especially the door pockets were pretty ratty. Also, I was missing the top piece to the passenger door pocket anyway and it is impossible to find that piece.

poorsha 05-30-2014 11:03 AM

Pics :)

kach22i 05-30-2014 12:05 PM

I'm going to be making some MDF painted black offset spacers to pull the speakers and grilles out of the door about 1/2".

In an all black interior this should be virtually unnoticeable.

Passenger side sort of fits, but driver's door has the power controls for the power windows which protrude down into the cavity.

I've made a cardboard template already, just have to get to cutting.

rockreid 05-30-2014 01:50 PM

some pics:

Passenger side.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1401486244.jpg


Drivers side:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1401486292.jpg

Thru the rear look into cockpit. The carpet is brand new. I have to rehab the original top door pieces with new vinyl. They are both cracked where the door lock trim is. There interior has been really coming along these past 2 weeks. I am getting ready to install the front and rear glass. The wiring kit on the floor drivers side is the MSD ignition unit I am going to install at that location. That's next week's project.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1401486315.jpg

The cap'n 05-30-2014 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockreid (Post 8090943)
decided to take the "creative" route. One large vise and gentle taps with an 8 pound persuader - a slightly contoured window crank that clears the speakers.

Not exactly Concours compliant, but the interior is looking REALLY clean and sharp with the RS America panels and understated looking aftermarket Kenwood speakers. My original Targa panels and especially the door pockets were pretty ratty. Also, I was missing the top piece to the passenger door pocket anyway and it is impossible to find that piece.

Pretty brave, whacking on a piece of cast pot metal..........

The Cap'n


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