Sealing a hole cut out in door panel for small-format tweeter

[Tempe 10+ year member]

I plan to sell or trade-in my 1998 Ford Ranger to finally buy a new car. The condition of the vehicle is already not the best, as I am having problems with the transmission and the paint on the hood is chipping. Therefore I am not expecting to receive full value. I have 1-7/8" holes cut out for the tweeters near the window cranks.

What would be a quick and INEXPENSIVE way to fill these holes? Maybe cut a ring out of 1/4" hardboard using the same holesaw then somehow attaching it to the door panel. Well then I'm stuck with trying to copy the color/texture/sheen of the original door panel.

Or I could buy some $10 tweeters that fit the hole, but then would not look stock.

What would you do? If the vehicle was in better condition I would be motivated to put more time/effort/money into resolving this matter...

Thanks!

T

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[Bobby12many 10+ year member]

I think having a working tweeter in there is your best option. Otherwise just try to find replacement door panels

 

[speedfreak28 10+ year member]

i would toss a cheap tweeter in there, even if its not working, let them deal with that on the trade in.

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

That is why I try and keep everything stock, and don't modify if it can be seen.....kick panels...fyi

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

Stick a sign on the door,

Or you could go to the hard ware store and get some rubber grommits and stuff them in there. Your choice.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

Some cheap tweeters seems to be the best option.

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

Some cheap tweeters seems to be the best option.

what i did. Just make sure to get the right inside diameter. Cheap as sh!t on ebay.

 

[Tempe 10+ year member]

Stick a sign on the door,

Clearly the BEST answer!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

yea i would stick a cheapo tweet in there, wire it off you stock door speaker or get some cheap *** componets off ebay or used