Diy kick panel speaker
 

Was at home depot in roofing and found these. Decided to give them a try. Think it cost about $12 for both sides. There is writing at the bottom but figuring I may wrap them.

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They also have metal one but probably not deep enough for a speaker and would need to add a spacer ring.

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I would never have thought of using sewer vent flashing for speakers :lol:

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awesome idea!!
:metal:

Are you still able to use the emergency/parking brake??

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I think I saw someone on here with same idea but 6 inch speakers fit perfect. I'll post pics once I get them finished and installed

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I will check this week but I don't use the ebrake and it isn't hooked up.

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That is a good idea, I hope it will clear the e-brake handle.

You may be able to move the e-brake handle over a few inches by relocating the mounting hardware.

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Me either…just make sure it hasn’t been “used” already!:lol::lol:

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Interesting idea. Keep us posted on your progress. I will be interested to see if you go with the rubber one or the metal.

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I would think the metal one would rate like a sob with any type of volume

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If I used the metal one then I would line it with kill mat. Right now I'm In the middle of prepping truck for rewire, new fuel pump and vintage air. Here is a pic with e brake pushed. Would probably clear with no or low profile speaker grill.

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Good idea. The thing looks great!

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Great idea.
Ron

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I have one of those speaker kick panels you buy for way too much money. It only works with a shallow 6.5" speaker without the grill :cuss:

Looks like you win the inventive genius award for the month.

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Very Cool

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Awesome... Going to go buy a set tonight.

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What size speaker are you using and what size pipe flashing are you using?

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Using this one: Kicker DSC650 DS Series 6.5" 4-Ohm Coaxial Speakers - Pair
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fits like it was made for it. After looking at it and thinking about it, it would be easy to cut the bottom off where the lettering is and lower the speaker to the floor which may give even more clearance for a speaker.

The plastic one number is CMIHB34 for a 4 inch. I cut out most of the rubber. It works really nice and gives a cushion to the speaker. Online shows $6.98
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gibralta...HB34/100319899

Would like to see what others try with this. I can think of a couple other ways to cut these to clear the brake.

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Very Flashy! Nice job!

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I see what you did there. Very punny...

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By no means perfect. But just bust out your orbital sander to get rid of the writing. Sanded the whole thing with an 80 grit disc. Will probably go back over with a 100 grit to clean it up.

Also, confirmed the parking brake will clear as well with a low profile screen. Will definitely have to move the brights though.

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Looks clean. Are you going to wrap it? I like how you cut the top. I had already moved my brights. I actually can't remember the last time I used bright in any vehicles so not a big deal to me.

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I'm going to see how I like it first and then will probably order some extra carpet when I replace mine in the next few months and then wrap it.

Ordered a set of these as well. Going to put down sound deadener/heat barrier with the carpet, but figured this would work in the meantime...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Very ingenious idea.

Being sewer pipe flashing, does it make you radio sound like crap?

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:lol::lol::lol:

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The timing on this is great I was just getting to the radio & speakers .

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I just wanted to share that I was inspired by this thread for my C50 project and went the sewer pipe vent flashing route. I used the plastic flashing for a 3" pipe and it was perfect for 4" speakers with the grills. Thank you!

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That looks great, I am getting ready to put a stereo back in mine and I think this may be the route I also take.