[zeebo]

hi there..looking to get some speakers for a 63 cat...factory ones..im guessing that the front one is a 4x10 10 ohm, and my question is..does the rear speaker mount in the package tray, or the middle of the back seat, under a chrome grille? and what sizes are those speakers?? thanks!!

[zeebo]

anyone know what the rear factory speaker size is for a 63 catalina?

[Engine-Ear]

Front is 4 x 10, not sure but IIRC the rear between the seats is a 6" round shape, the package tray is 6 x 9. All are 10 ohms. If you have old speakers with baked cones, I recommend having them re-coned instead of buying new ones. I can recommend a source for re-coning if you don't have a guy.

Also, be sure to use the front/both/rear speaker switch instead of hanging multiple speakers on the radio's lone speaker output.

[hobbygto65]

The 6" rear seat speakers are hard to find and expensive when you do.

[zeebo]

yeah..im gonna need that fader control or what ever i need to hook up 2 speakers..so does the catalina have the 6" round between the seat or is it a 6x9 in the package tray?

[Engine-Ear]

zeebo, what body style Catalina?

...in my opinion, most Cats (if equipped with the rear speaker) have them mounted in the package tray.

[hobbygto65]

Either or, I have original back seat with speaker grill but it never had a speaker in it from the factory.

[BigAquaBonney]

I had the same problem in my 64 Bonneville trying to get something to work. I made this tempalte to fit a 'modern' speaker:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...eaker+template

[zeebo]

ok..i guess the next question is: do all catalina trim packages have the chrome grill between the seat? im assuming the car ill buy is a base model type, and i want no a/c, so i know i could put a speaker in the grille, if it has one, or a 6x9 in the package tray...what kind of fader/ wiring do i need to use 2 speakers? one in dash/back window?

[hobbygto65]

No, the seat with speaker is an option.