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dan42 · 01-15-2009, 01:41 AM

I bought a set of speakers/kickpanels for my '67 from Classic Industries, and they don't fit around the vent lever, or the very back where the truck actually curves out a little - I will have to cut them to make them work. Has anyone else had this problem?

AceX · 01-15-2009, 03:53 AM

Could you post a link to a picture or a part #?

That will help me out alot.

One thing to remember is that alot of aftermarket pieces will require some trimming and finesse to get to fit perfect. My door panels on my truck took more work than I had ever htought they would...

dan42 · 01-15-2009, 04:26 PM

My truck is in the shop right now, but I'll post one when I get it back - the kick panel is formed flat, but the cab wall on the firewall side of the vent goes up straight off the floor, and the roughly 10-12" up, protrudes out about and inch. It looks stock to me. Like I said, I'll post a picture of what I'm talking about.

dan42 · 01-18-2009, 08:10 PM

Acex -
here are a couple of pictures of what I'm talking about. The top of the speaker panel seems like it should curve in. Do I need to trim it or is there one that will fit these dimensions?

frostie_122 · 01-26-2009, 03:48 AM

just cut em... no one will see up there anyway.

cparman · 02-22-2009, 03:45 PM

I trimmed mine near the vent. I also measured where the vent pulls fastened, and drilled holes in the kick panel for them. I also glued a small block of wood to the back side of the panels so I could tighten up the panels to keep them from rattling. I will get up and take a couple pics in a bit

01-15-2009, 01:41 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Speaker kick panels don't fit - I bought a set of speakers/kickpanels for my '67 from Classic Industries, and they don't fit around the vent lever, or the very back where the truck actually curves out a little - I will have to cut them to make them work. Has anyone else had this problem? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-15-2009, 03:53 AM	#2
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01-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Speaker kick panels don't fit - My truck is in the shop right now, but I'll post one when I get it back - the kick panel is formed flat, but the cab wall on the firewall side of the vent goes up straight off the floor, and the roughly 10-12" up, protrudes out about and inch. It looks stock to me. Like I said, I'll post a picture of what I'm talking about. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7 Last edited by dan42; 01-15-2009 at 04:28 PM.

01-18-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Speaker kick panels don't fit - Acex - here are a couple of pictures of what I'm talking about. The top of the speaker panel seems like it should curve in. Do I need to trim it or is there one that will fit these dimensions? Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-26-2009, 03:48 AM	#5
frostie_122 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bend OR Posts: 141	Re: Speaker kick panels don't fit - just cut em... no one will see up there anyway.

02-22-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Speaker kick panels don't fit - I trimmed mine near the vent. I also measured where the vent pulls fastened, and drilled holes in the kick panel for them. I also glued a small block of wood to the back side of the panels so I could tighten up the panels to keep them from rattling. I will get up and take a couple pics in a bit

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