Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972BlueC20 · 04-10-2016, 10:08 PM

I finally got around to installing new carpet to replace my old sun faded carpet. Took a few hours, wasn't too hard since I've pulled the seat out a few times before along with pulling the tank before too so I knew what to expect. Carpet seemed decent quality. Was ACC brand I think. No holes pre cut. Even the high beam switch. I just laid the old carpet over the new one and carefully cut the holes with a new blade in my box cutter. Used an ice pick for the door sill screw holes. It still needs to relax a little as its new and stiff but looks pretty dang good and has no bunching.

Replaced my kick panel custom auto sound "premium" speakers (total garbage) with some 300 watt Kicker 6.5's. Sound much better! Still need to add an under seat sub eventually.

Also bought some matching GM original reproduction style bow tie floor mats for anyone who is curious how they look. Will post another pic tomorrow showing those and the new speakers and with the seat re-installed. It's already dark outside.

If any first time carpet replacers need to install carpet feel free to ask installation questions. Im not a pro, but I now can add this to my classic truck repair resume LOL. It's pretty easy and straight forward.

Here's a pic!!

MikeB69C10 · 04-10-2016, 10:12 PM

Looks great.

Lancialonnie · 04-11-2016, 12:07 AM

Your carpet looks great! I laid out my ACC carpet today and it seems very stiff and bunches up at the transmission hump. If I flatten it out over the hump I'm afraid I'll have to trim some on the sides by the doors. Did you have to trim any off of the sides?

Thanks!

1972BlueC20 · 04-11-2016, 12:11 AM

Nope didn't have to trim anything. The edges tucked into the door sill channel otherwise I would've had to trim.

tommys72 · 04-11-2016, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lancialonnie

Your carpet looks great! I laid out my ACC carpet today and it seems very stiff and bunches up at the transmission hump. If I flatten it out over the hump I'm afraid I'll have to trim some on the sides by the doors. Did you have to trim any off of the sides?

Thanks!

Lay it out in the sun for a bit, worked well for me a few years ago

ksshane · 04-11-2016, 08:01 AM

Looks great. This is my next project.

Did you put any kind of sound deadner underneath? Did you glue it down?

Thanks

oj70chevy · 04-11-2016, 08:56 AM

look good

frenchy51 · 04-11-2016, 09:38 AM

Looks good. I bought a steamer in anticipation of doing mine but looks like you didn't need it....

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ksshane

Looks great. This is my next project.

Did you put any kind of sound deadner underneath? Did you glue it down?

Thanks

No I probably should of, but I didn't have any before so....oh well...

No I just laid in place and used the door sills and seat belt brackets and seat bolts to hold it in place.

**allchevy58** · 04-11-2016, 11:09 PM

Looks nice!

flykelley · 04-12-2016, 07:06 AM

Where did you buy your speaker kick panels from?

Thanks Mike

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by flykelley

Where did you buy your speaker kick panels from?

Thanks Mike

They are from Classic Parts, but I think they are custom auto sound brand.

In hindsight, I should of just bought the blank kick panels and bought my own speakers because even though I bought the "premium" speakers they aren't great.

I just bought some $55 kickers that are way better, not excellent but much better for the money. I think the head unit may not be all that great either maybe. It does sound good though, has aux, usb and blutooth and maintains the original look so I guess it's a trade off for looks over perfect sound quality.

You can buy the kick panels here w/ speakers, but you can find the panels without speakers elsewhere for much cheaper :

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-.../#.Vw0VmaQrLcs

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 11:39 AM

Here is more pics of the carpet and the mats, there is a pic showing a pc of the old carpet next to the new for comparison on how sun faded it was :

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 11:41 AM

old vs new

Sicklajoie · 04-12-2016, 05:43 PM

Nice job, looks good!

OregonNed · 04-12-2016, 06:13 PM

Looks great!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-12-2016, 08:41 PM

I've had the same kick panel speakers as you but I've never put sound through them. I hope they don't sound horrible too. Nice work on the install as well!

72.4me · 04-12-2016, 08:50 PM

Nice, I had to move my high beam switch over, Costco mats 13.00

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 72.4me

Nice, I had to move my high beam switch over, Costco mats 13.00

Damn I should of moved my switch too. Didn't even think about it. Oh well. I can still get my foot on it just barely though. Lol

72.4me · 04-12-2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972BlueC20

Damn I should of moved my switch too. Didn't even think about it. Oh well. I can still get my foot on it just barely though. Lol

Yes you can, just drill two new holes tap them and if you have any leftover carpet just stick it in the old hole..

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72.4me

Yes you can, just drill two new holes tap them and if you have any leftover carpet just stick it in the old hole..

Good idea thanks!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-12-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72.4me

Nice, I had to move my high beam switch over, Costco mats 13.00

Where did you get the grommet for the dimmer switch? I'm glad you said something about moving the switch. I need to check to see how mine is with the speaker in the way now.

1972BlueC20 · 04-12-2016, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Where did you get the grommet for the dimmer switch? I'm glad you said something about moving the switch. I need to check to see how mine is with the speaker in the way.

The grommet came in the box with my carpet, just had to make the hole and slip it in place.

My switch is a little hard to get to, I have to turn my foot and hit it with the tip of my shoe, but I don't use the high beams much and it's usually never a problem to not be able to switch them on in a major hurry.

If I knew I could've moved it easily, I would probably have done it, but I'm not repulling the carpet or cutting a new hole and trying to patch the other hole now that it's a done deal. Maybe in 5-10 years If I replace the carpet again I will do it then and add some sound deadener too!

elorenzof · 12-27-2019, 08:39 PM

LOOKS AWESOME. How did you fasten the kick panel speakers to the truck? Self tapping Screws? Velcro? please let me know what you guys have done.
I'm getting ready to put mine in too.

04-10-2016, 10:08 PM	#1
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today I finally got around to installing new carpet to replace my old sun faded carpet. Took a few hours, wasn't too hard since I've pulled the seat out a few times before along with pulling the tank before too so I knew what to expect. Carpet seemed decent quality. Was ACC brand I think. No holes pre cut. Even the high beam switch. I just laid the old carpet over the new one and carefully cut the holes with a new blade in my box cutter. Used an ice pick for the door sill screw holes. It still needs to relax a little as its new and stiff but looks pretty dang good and has no bunching. Replaced my kick panel custom auto sound "premium" speakers (total garbage) with some 300 watt Kicker 6.5's. Sound much better! Still need to add an under seat sub eventually. Also bought some matching GM original reproduction style bow tie floor mats for anyone who is curious how they look. Will post another pic tomorrow showing those and the new speakers and with the seat re-installed. It's already dark outside. If any first time carpet replacers need to install carpet feel free to ask installation questions. Im not a pro, but I now can add this to my classic truck repair resume LOL. It's pretty easy and straight forward. Here's a pic!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559 Last edited by 1972BlueC20; 04-10-2016 at 11:31 PM.

04-10-2016, 10:12 PM	#2
MikeB69C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Alamitos, Ca Posts: 55	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Looks great.

04-11-2016, 12:07 AM	#3
Lancialonnie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 153	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Your carpet looks great! I laid out my ACC carpet today and it seems very stiff and bunches up at the transmission hump. If I flatten it out over the hump I'm afraid I'll have to trim some on the sides by the doors. Did you have to trim any off of the sides? Thanks!

04-11-2016, 12:11 AM	#4
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Nope didn't have to trim anything. The edges tucked into the door sill channel otherwise I would've had to trim. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559

04-11-2016, 08:01 AM	#6
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Looks great. This is my next project. Did you put any kind of sound deadner underneath? Did you glue it down? Thanks __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

04-11-2016, 08:56 AM	#7
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today look good __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

04-11-2016, 09:38 AM	#8
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Looks good. I bought a steamer in anticipation of doing mine but looks like you didn't need it.... __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

04-11-2016, 11:09 PM	#10
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,441	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Looks nice! __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

04-12-2016, 07:06 AM	#11
flykelley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Waterford MI Posts: 155	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Where did you buy your speaker kick panels from? Thanks Mike

04-12-2016, 11:39 AM	#13
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Here is more pics of the carpet and the mats, there is a pic showing a pc of the old carpet next to the new for comparison on how sun faded it was : Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559

04-12-2016, 11:41 AM	#14
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today old vs new Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559

04-12-2016, 05:43 PM	#15
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,512	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Nice job, looks good! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-12-2016, 06:13 PM	#16
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Looks great! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-12-2016, 08:41 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today I've had the same kick panel speakers as you but I've never put sound through them. I hope they don't sound horrible too. Nice work on the install as well! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-12-2016, 08:50 PM	#18
72.4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: manteca Posts: 76	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today Nice, I had to move my high beam switch over, Costco mats 13.00 Attached Images



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12-27-2019, 08:39 PM	#24
elorenzof Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Anthem AZ Posts: 281	Re: Installed New Carpet and New Kick Panel Speakers Today LOOKS AWESOME. How did you fasten the kick panel speakers to the truck? Self tapping Screws? Velcro? please let me know what you guys have done. I'm getting ready to put mine in too.

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