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These powerful speakers have a full chrome basket, 200 watts of peak power capacity, 063mm Ferrite tweeters, 036mm Neodymium tweeters, 4-ohm impedance, and 16-ounce magnets. They utilize a durable synthetic material that will outlast those old Kraco speakers from the 1970s.
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We're removing this Mustang's old Kenwood auto-reverse AM/FM cassette system from the 1980s. As you can see, the bezel has been modified to accommodate the Kenwood. We won't have to do that with Custom Autosound's USA-630.
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We're using the old bezel for mock-up purposes. The stereo face adaptor slides into place as shown. This gets the USA-630 flush with the bezel.
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Custom Autosound provides metal and plastic spacers that fit between the stereo and bezel for solid positioning. Stack them as you wish to achieve proper unit depth.
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There are two basic wiring bundles-power and speakers. The power circuit has two fuse-protected power sources from the ignition switch and from uninterrupted power (orange) for the clock and radio settings.
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Switched power (red) provides power to run the unit. Black is the ground lead. The transformer controls needed unit voltage, typically less than the 12-14-volts from the battery.
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We like this quick-disconnect multiplex plug that enables quick removal for any service. Pull this guy and the antenna lead and you're good to go.
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This wire bundle consisting of greens, blues, and whites is your USA-630's speaker leads, which are all labeled for easy installation. The yellow lead is for power antenna.
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This is the USA-630's antenna lead. Custom Autosound also provides an extension in case your antenna lead is too short.
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Unit installation is easy once you've established proper unit to bezel spacing. Custom Autosound provides a strap that ties to the dashboard where the original AM radio support was.
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Use bullet connectors to connect the speaker leads.
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Along with the vintage Kenwood cassette deck, we trashed these old speakers. The hacked up package shelf structure had to be repaired and prepped for the Custom Autosound speaker installation.
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The new SPUV693C speakers are installed from underneath using stainless, fine-thread Phillips screws and lock nuts.
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Black powdercoated speaker... 
   
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Black powdercoated speaker grilles will not distort in the sun.
Mustangs Unlimited
www.mustangsunlimited.com
Custom Autosound
800/888-8637

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