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GREEN70-72 · 02-18-2002, 12:07 PM

ANYONE KNOW THE MAX MOUTING DEPTH FOR A SPEAKER IN THE KICK PANEL WITH THE MOLODED POD? THE ONES THAT ARE ABOUT $74. I WANNA PUT A COMPONIT KIT IN ONE AND NEED TO MAKE SURE THE 6 1/2 IS GONNA FIT. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

GREEN70-72 · 02-18-2002, 01:56 PM

TTT

GREEN70-72 · 02-19-2002, 08:07 AM

ANYONE?

allgmcs · 02-19-2002, 01:09 PM

I thought someone would have this for you by now. I have a set installed and could try to get a measurement for you. E-mail me if you want a rough measurement.
allgmcs@aol.com

Luckymic34 · 02-19-2002, 02:06 PM

I have a pair of pannels right here in front of me, there right at about 2 inches deep. 6 1/2's fit perfect.

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Luckymic34 · 02-19-2002, 02:10 PM

I posted a reply and it didnt come up, here we go again. They're 2 inches deep, and made to fit 6 1/2's . Unless they have some really big magnets on the back they should fit

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

BubbaGreen · 02-19-2002, 02:26 PM

How well do these fit a 71 or 72 model truck
with the emergency brake pedal...
does the kickpanel and/or speaker clear the
path of the e-brake pedal, or does it interfere with the movement..???

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

71GMCstreet · 02-19-2002, 03:06 PM

Good clearences all the way around.

72hugger · 02-21-2002, 09:53 AM

Guys,
I made my own. The only thing I had to move was the dimmer switch. I moved it about one inch. I bought some good 6 inch speakers and built a shallow box to fit the kick panel area. I covered them with black carpet. They look nice and sound ok. I also took out the center speaker and replaced it with 2 four inch speakers mounted on a carpeted board. I used the original speaker support to hold it up. This look nice and sounds much better than the original. I hope this helps

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72 CST Hugger Orange
46 Allis Chalmers C
52 Chevy Styline Deluxe

Luckymic34 · 02-21-2002, 10:25 AM

I had to cut a piece out of mine, but it was pre marked on the back. I have the handles that open up the vents under the dash and it wouldnt clear them without cutting

case_bt · 02-21-2002, 10:35 AM

were can you get the pods at?
I have 6x9's in boxes in front of the seat that are an eye soar

allgmcs · 02-21-2002, 11:22 AM

I did have to move my parking brake assembly about an inch to the right. It would not clear the speaker otherwise. Yes, there is some minor trimming on the panels. I back marked the panels for the vent handles and drilled the holes so they are mounted over the top of the panels. That way they are held in place securely. I think they fit very well and look good.

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70 GMC C-10
72 GMC C-10 Super Custom
70 GMC Suburban 4x4
69 Chevy C-10 CST
72 GMC C-10 Sierra Grande www.geocities.com/allgmcs

[This message has been edited by allgmcs (edited February 21, 2002).]

Hutch · 02-21-2002, 04:16 PM

Pioneer Speakers with the shortest depth I have seen are the model # TS G1645. I understand that these are older model 2 way speakers which are still available through E-bay and some other suppliers. They appear to be a very shallow depth as compared to other's Most all of the kick panel kits use this model speaker because of the shallow depth. I understand that you may still have to relocate the E-Brake assembly on some model trucks. Lister's which have installed kick panel kits can verify the E-Brake issue.

mikej71 · 02-21-2002, 04:51 PM

How is the bass with these panels? It doesn't seem like there is enough air in the inclosure to make it very deep. I'm trying to remember the truck pic (stroker?) of the
bergundy swb with the separates in the kick panel. It seemed like they stuck out a little more, but I think it was a 67-68, so the e-brake wasn't a factor.
Ramble, ramble...

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71 SWB Stepside
Houston, TX

Jim68 · 04-02-2002, 07:22 AM

ttt

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68 long fleetside C-10, '74 350, CH465 4-speed, Edelbrock Performer 1406 Carb, Hedman Hedders, 50 Series Flowmasters
Mesa, AZ

GREEN70-72 · 04-02-2002, 07:37 AM

MAN! SOME ONE DUG THIS ONE UP... I WAS LOOKING AT Q-LOGICS UNIVERSAL SPEAKER PODS AND MAKING A FLAT KICKPANEL,THEN MOLDING THE PODS TO THEM. GIVING ME THE ROOM I NEED FOR A NICE 6.5 AND TWEET KIT.. MB QUART , DIAMOND. ETC.. THAT WHY I NEEDED TO KNOW THE DEPTH TO SEE IF SOMETHING LIKE THAT WAS GOING TO FIT. THANKS EVERONE FOR THE HELP...I KNOW OTHERS HAVE QUESTIONS...
QUOTE:
"RAMBLE RAMBLE RAMBLE"

**70cst** · 04-02-2002, 07:37 AM

You can get these from GMCPAULS, Classic Heartbeat or most other of the 67-72 truck suppliers. I bought a set but have not installed them yet.

Luckymic34 · 04-02-2002, 12:14 PM

As soon as I get my film developed I'll post some pic's so you can see what they look like. I used kenwood speakers and they had plenty of room

------------------
68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

**Desert Rat** · 04-02-2002, 12:30 PM

In my next project the 67,im gonna sin and cut the doors for some 6x9's and put some tweets in the tops of the doors,maybe mids in the kick panel area,amps under the seat,maybe a couple 10's behind the seat,i dont want a thumper just something good that kick a little,since i listen to everything i dont want a rap ground pounder.but occasionally that would be ok,maybe a custom console in the middle of the buckets to hous a big whopper of a sub????hmmmm cant wait to start playing with that but guess i better make it run and drive first!!!!!!

GMC_Aaron · 09-24-2002, 09:56 AM

Where can you get kick panel speakers with the "pods" on them? I would like to find a component setup that has a tweeter mounted on it. I went to the Brothers truck show and saw these. This is what I want. Any ideas?

Cyco Path · 09-24-2002, 12:05 PM

http://www.vintagevibes.net/kickpane.htm
These people offer a kick panel with built-in pod.

oldcarbuff · 09-24-2002, 04:37 PM

YOu can also get a variety of speaker pods by themselves at:
http://www.roddoors.com/sounds.html

These seem like a better option to me because you can put them where you need them.

OCB

GMC_Aaron · 09-24-2002, 07:25 PM

I'm talking about the kick panel speakers with the tweeter pod as well as the mount for the 6 1/2". There would be 2 mounting location, one for the 6 1/2" and one for the tweeter. I saw a setup @ the Brothers truck show, but it may have been a custom job, because I haven't been able to find any, anywhere. I have a pic if anyone is interested. I tried to post it here, but the file was too big. E-mail me @ motostud_5@netzero.net if you want to check it out.

02-18-2002, 12:07 PM	#1
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	KICK PANEL SPEAKERS? ANYONE KNOW THE MAX MOUTING DEPTH FOR A SPEAKER IN THE KICK PANEL WITH THE MOLODED POD? THE ONES THAT ARE ABOUT $74. I WANNA PUT A COMPONIT KIT IN ONE AND NEED TO MAKE SURE THE 6 1/2 IS GONNA FIT. THANKS IN ADVANCE. __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

02-18-2002, 01:56 PM	#2
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	TTT __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

02-19-2002, 08:07 AM	#3
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	ANYONE? __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

02-19-2002, 01:09 PM	#4
allgmcs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Greens Fork, IN Posts: 220	I thought someone would have this for you by now. I have a set installed and could try to get a measurement for you. E-mail me if you want a rough measurement. allgmcs@aol.com __________________ 72 GMC C-10 Super Custom

02-19-2002, 02:06 PM	#5
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	I have a pair of pannels right here in front of me, there right at about 2 inches deep. 6 1/2's fit perfect. ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

02-19-2002, 02:10 PM	#6
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	I posted a reply and it didnt come up, here we go again. They're 2 inches deep, and made to fit 6 1/2's . Unless they have some really big magnets on the back they should fit ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

02-19-2002, 02:26 PM	#7
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	How well do these fit a 71 or 72 model truck with the emergency brake pedal... does the kickpanel and/or speaker clear the path of the e-brake pedal, or does it interfere with the movement..??? ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

02-19-2002, 03:06 PM	#8
71GMCstreet Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 97	Good clearences all the way around.

02-21-2002, 09:53 AM	#9
72hugger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NC Posts: 130	Guys, I made my own. The only thing I had to move was the dimmer switch. I moved it about one inch. I bought some good 6 inch speakers and built a shallow box to fit the kick panel area. I covered them with black carpet. They look nice and sound ok. I also took out the center speaker and replaced it with 2 four inch speakers mounted on a carpeted board. I used the original speaker support to hold it up. This look nice and sounds much better than the original. I hope this helps ------------------ 72 CST Hugger Orange 46 Allis Chalmers C 52 Chevy Styline Deluxe

02-21-2002, 10:25 AM	#10
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	I had to cut a piece out of mine, but it was pre marked on the back. I have the handles that open up the vents under the dash and it wouldnt clear them without cutting __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

02-21-2002, 10:35 AM	#11
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	were can you get the pods at? I have 6x9's in boxes in front of the seat that are an eye soar

02-21-2002, 11:22 AM	#12
allgmcs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Greens Fork, IN Posts: 220	I did have to move my parking brake assembly about an inch to the right. It would not clear the speaker otherwise. Yes, there is some minor trimming on the panels. I back marked the panels for the vent handles and drilled the holes so they are mounted over the top of the panels. That way they are held in place securely. I think they fit very well and look good. ------------------ 70 GMC C-10 72 GMC C-10 Super Custom 70 GMC Suburban 4x4 69 Chevy C-10 CST 72 GMC C-10 Sierra Grande www.geocities.com/allgmcs [This message has been edited by allgmcs (edited February 21, 2002).] __________________ 72 GMC C-10 Super Custom

02-21-2002, 04:16 PM	#13
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Pioneer Speakers with the shortest depth I have seen are the model # TS G1645. I understand that these are older model 2 way speakers which are still available through E-bay and some other suppliers. They appear to be a very shallow depth as compared to other's Most all of the kick panel kits use this model speaker because of the shallow depth. I understand that you may still have to relocate the E-Brake assembly on some model trucks. Lister's which have installed kick panel kits can verify the E-Brake issue. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

02-21-2002, 04:51 PM	#14
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	How is the bass with these panels? It doesn't seem like there is enough air in the inclosure to make it very deep. I'm trying to remember the truck pic (stroker?) of the bergundy swb with the separates in the kick panel. It seemed like they stuck out a little more, but I think it was a 67-68, so the e-brake wasn't a factor. Ramble, ramble... ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside Houston, TX __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

04-02-2002, 07:22 AM	#15
Jim68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 135	ttt ------------------ 68 long fleetside C-10, '74 350, CH465 4-speed, Edelbrock Performer 1406 Carb, Hedman Hedders, 50 Series Flowmasters Mesa, AZ __________________ 68 long fleetside C-10, '74 350, CH465 4-speed, Edelbrock Performer 1406 Carb, Hedman Hedders, 50 Series Flowmasters Mesa, AZ



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04-02-2002, 07:37 AM	#16
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	MAN! SOME ONE DUG THIS ONE UP... I WAS LOOKING AT Q-LOGICS UNIVERSAL SPEAKER PODS AND MAKING A FLAT KICKPANEL,THEN MOLDING THE PODS TO THEM. GIVING ME THE ROOM I NEED FOR A NICE 6.5 AND TWEET KIT.. MB QUART , DIAMOND. ETC.. THAT WHY I NEEDED TO KNOW THE DEPTH TO SEE IF SOMETHING LIKE THAT WAS GOING TO FIT. THANKS EVERONE FOR THE HELP...I KNOW OTHERS HAVE QUESTIONS... QUOTE: "RAMBLE RAMBLE RAMBLE" __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

04-02-2002, 07:37 AM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	You can get these from GMCPAULS, Classic Heartbeat or most other of the 67-72 truck suppliers. I bought a set but have not installed them yet. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-02-2002, 12:14 PM	#18
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	As soon as I get my film developed I'll post some pic's so you can see what they look like. I used kenwood speakers and they had plenty of room ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-02-2002, 12:30 PM	#19
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	In my next project the 67,im gonna sin and cut the doors for some 6x9's and put some tweets in the tops of the doors,maybe mids in the kick panel area,amps under the seat,maybe a couple 10's behind the seat,i dont want a thumper just something good that kick a little,since i listen to everything i dont want a rap ground pounder.but occasionally that would be ok,maybe a custom console in the middle of the buckets to hous a big whopper of a sub????hmmmm cant wait to start playing with that but guess i better make it run and drive first!!!!!!

09-24-2002, 09:56 AM	#20
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Where can you get kick panel speakers with the "pods" on them? I would like to find a component setup that has a tweeter mounted on it. I went to the Brothers truck show and saw these. This is what I want. Any ideas? __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

09-24-2002, 12:05 PM	#21
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Kick Panels http://www.vintagevibes.net/kickpane.htm These people offer a kick panel with built-in pod. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

09-24-2002, 04:37 PM	#22
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	YOu can also get a variety of speaker pods by themselves at: http://www.roddoors.com/sounds.html These seem like a better option to me because you can put them where you need them. OCB

09-24-2002, 07:25 PM	#23
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	I'm talking about the kick panel speakers with the tweeter pod as well as the mount for the 6 1/2". There would be 2 mounting location, one for the 6 1/2" and one for the tweeter. I saw a setup @ the Brothers truck show, but it may have been a custom job, because I haven't been able to find any, anywhere. I have a pic if anyone is interested. I tried to post it here, but the file was too big. E-mail me @ motostud_5@netzero.net if you want to check it out. __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

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