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c10crazy · 10-31-2002, 04:47 PM

Lets see some pics of speaker mounts that are NOT in the doors. How about some in the Kickpanels or under the seat or the ceiling. I need some ideas!. Thanks

THOR 50 · 10-31-2002, 07:12 PM

Don't remember who's these are but they look pretty good

GMC71k20 · 10-31-2002, 11:58 PM

i think those are stroker 383(or something close to that) kick panel. looks pretty good id do it but my hairy gorilla legs need functional vents

70c10 · 11-01-2002, 08:41 AM

I like that red color. Your right about the vent issue though.

383 Stroker · 11-01-2002, 11:38 AM

The vents work fine.

70c10 · 11-01-2002, 02:37 PM

383stroker,
Do you have a pic of the driver side?

383 Stroker · 11-01-2002, 03:14 PM

70c10, here is a picture of the driver side kick panel.

MITCH1914 · 11-01-2002, 03:23 PM

383 stroker where did you get those speakers? i would like to try something like that in my truck. right now they are in the middle wher my console should be.

HotRod929 · 11-01-2002, 03:30 PM

Wheres the parking break man??

HotRod

383 Stroker · 11-01-2002, 05:18 PM

MITCH1914, the kick panels were made by a local stereo shop. They are made out of wood and fiber glass. I got the speakers from Crutchfield.

HotRod929, I took that ugly pull bar parking brake out. I don't need a parking brake.

72futuresweet2wd · 11-02-2002, 08:06 AM

Don't know whos these are but once I move my tank I want to have this setup.

70c10 · 11-07-2002, 02:06 PM

Looks like a good way to use some extra space!

383 Stroker · 11-07-2002, 04:22 PM

Here is a picture of my rear speakers.

69sixpackbee · 11-07-2002, 07:27 PM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2.jpg.orig.jpg

Blow the pic up and you can see them. Got them from this guy:

http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/c/g8/p/dt88.html

Best price I found and a great selection too!

DeepPurple · 11-07-2002, 11:31 PM

Here's a picture of mine

DeepPurple · 11-07-2002, 11:32 PM

And speaker portion enlarged

Paul Clark · 11-08-2002, 01:18 AM

I bought the kick panels designed for speakers, but didn't get the speakers. Found some 6 1/2" 2-ways and installed them. Also put 2 4" speakers in the factory dash opening. Not sure how I did that, 'cause it was so hard I blocked it out.

Anyway, the E-Brake will clear the panels, but it won't clear the speaker grill. I don't use my E-Brake, so no problem.
You have to be careful with the "bright" switch for the headlights. It works, but you have to feel for it with your foot a bit.
The vents work after a little trimming of the panels.
I make a good part of my living writing music. I want to hear it after it's recorded. Here's what little I have learned about sound reproduction.
Bass can come from anywhere. Low frequencies are (hope this is the right term) omni-directional. You could put a sub-woofer under your couch and it would still be okay.
Mid-range needs to be a "little" closer to the level of your ears, and highs (tweeters) should be at ear level. Look at the design of column speakers. The tweeters are always at the top, mid-range in the middle, and bass at the bottom.
In my humble opinion, if you want the best possible sound you'd put sub-woofers under the seat, mid range in the top of the door panels, and tweeters in either the door pillars or in the top of the dash pointing towards the passenger compartment.
But, who wants to do that?
I'm opting for kick panel speakers and a transplant that puts my ears on my ankles.

HvyChevy454 · 11-08-2002, 11:18 AM

heres my set up

HvyChevy454 · 11-08-2002, 11:19 AM

and where my 2 12'' now Fosgates are

Mike C · 11-08-2002, 11:24 AM

I did mine in the doors, but not in the "traditional" way. They are in the panels and at anytime just swapping in new door panels car return it to stock look. (There are a couple new hole in the door behind the panel, but there are holes there already...) This mounts the speakers higher than most and furthest to the side for best imaging.

c10crazy · 11-08-2002, 05:09 PM

These pics really give us some good ideas!. Thanks

Patrick Sullivan · 11-08-2002, 05:34 PM

Mike C, love the setup.. been thinking of doing that myself, though I've got the funky molded '72 door panels. How hard is it to fit a speaker in there with the window regulator also being there? Did you have to modify anything inside the door?

Mike C · 11-08-2002, 06:52 PM

There are no mods to the inside of the door. You have to be careful with speaker selection as the depth is critical since the window has to pass by the magnet. The tweeter is below the vent window so you have plenty of depth for it. I had to VERY slightly bend the window crank to clear. In my 72 Jimmy I did something very similar. I just made my own 1/4" plywood doorpanels covered in black vinyl. (When I did the interior in 1990 I changed from dark saddle to black and you could not buy deluxe panels or armrests at the time) The only drawback is that the door handles stick out a little further than the truck. (The 72 regulator and door handle stubs are longer to clear the plastic panel) I am going to replace my OEM doors with some from a 70 parts truck. At the same time I am going to buy new repro black door panels and install my speakers in them. I did not use the separates in the JImmy because the rollcage tubes blocked them. I bought an adjustable hole cutter from Home Depot for $15. I then taped the cover with masking tape to prevent tear out. Chuck the cutter in the drill press and go to town! The steel is awful hard on the cutter, but it does a nice job on the cover. The second one I did I used the adjustable cutter for the cover, then used a bimetal holesaw to cut the steel for the tweeter.

Chevy Punk · 11-16-2002, 03:00 PM

383, How do those tweets and mids sound? I have heard that the seats will make them sound bad
BTW nice bottle.
Mike_C, Is that a 10"sub? what are the dimensions of that box? Does it fit under the stock bench seat? thanks

WORNBRAKES · 11-16-2002, 07:54 PM

With the bench seat still in, I made a console to house 2 6x9 so I didn't have to cut the doors.

10-31-2002, 04:47 PM	#1
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Kick panel speakers or??? Lets see some pics of speaker mounts that are NOT in the doors. How about some in the Kickpanels or under the seat or the ceiling. I need some ideas!. Thanks __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

10-31-2002, 07:12 PM	#2
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	here's one Don't remember who's these are but they look pretty good Attached Images __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

11-01-2002, 08:41 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I like that red color. Your right about the vent issue though. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-01-2002, 11:38 AM	#5
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	The vents work fine. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

11-01-2002, 02:37 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	383stroker, Do you have a pic of the driver side? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-31-2002, 11:58 PM	#3
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	i think those are stroker 383(or something close to that) kick panel. looks pretty good id do it but my hairy gorilla legs need functional vents

11-01-2002, 03:14 PM	#7
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	70c10, here is a picture of the driver side kick panel. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

11-01-2002, 03:23 PM	#8
MITCH1914 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: indianapolis,indiana,usa Posts: 506	speakers 383 stroker where did you get those speakers? i would like to try something like that in my truck. right now they are in the middle wher my console should be.

11-01-2002, 03:30 PM	#9
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Wheres the parking break man?? HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

11-01-2002, 05:18 PM	#10
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	MITCH1914, the kick panels were made by a local stereo shop. They are made out of wood and fiber glass. I got the speakers from Crutchfield. HotRod929, I took that ugly pull bar parking brake out. I don't need a parking brake. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

11-02-2002, 08:06 AM	#11
72futuresweet2wd The face of my 69 c10 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 171	Don't know whos these are but once I move my tank I want to have this setup. Attached Images __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson VRod 1972 2wd Blazer (Project) 1969 Chevy C10 (Driver) 2002 Chevy Trailblazer (Wifes)

11-07-2002, 02:06 PM	#12
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Looks like a good way to use some extra space! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-07-2002, 04:22 PM	#13
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Here is a picture of my rear speakers. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

11-07-2002, 07:27 PM	#14
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2.jpg.orig.jpg Blow the pic up and you can see them. Got them from this guy: http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/c/g8/p/dt88.html Best price I found and a great selection too!

11-07-2002, 11:31 PM	#15
DeepPurple Real Deep... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116	Kick panel Here's a picture of mine Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C10 (Deep Purple) 383/700-R4 Mass Modifications 1976 GMC K5 Jimmy (Big Blue) 400/TH350 Coming soon to a drive-in near you... We have done So Much with So Little for So Long.. We are now qualified to do Anything with Nothing.



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11-07-2002, 11:32 PM	#16
DeepPurple Real Deep... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116	And speaker portion enlarged Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C10 (Deep Purple) 383/700-R4 Mass Modifications 1976 GMC K5 Jimmy (Big Blue) 400/TH350 Coming soon to a drive-in near you... We have done So Much with So Little for So Long.. We are now qualified to do Anything with Nothing.

11-08-2002, 01:18 AM	#17
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	I bought the kick panels designed for speakers, but didn't get the speakers. Found some 6 1/2" 2-ways and installed them. Also put 2 4" speakers in the factory dash opening. Not sure how I did that, 'cause it was so hard I blocked it out. Anyway, the E-Brake will clear the panels, but it won't clear the speaker grill. I don't use my E-Brake, so no problem. You have to be careful with the "bright" switch for the headlights. It works, but you have to feel for it with your foot a bit. The vents work after a little trimming of the panels. I make a good part of my living writing music. I want to hear it after it's recorded. Here's what little I have learned about sound reproduction. Bass can come from anywhere. Low frequencies are (hope this is the right term) omni-directional. You could put a sub-woofer under your couch and it would still be okay. Mid-range needs to be a "little" closer to the level of your ears, and highs (tweeters) should be at ear level. Look at the design of column speakers. The tweeters are always at the top, mid-range in the middle, and bass at the bottom. In my humble opinion, if you want the best possible sound you'd put sub-woofers under the seat, mid range in the top of the door panels, and tweeters in either the door pillars or in the top of the dash pointing towards the passenger compartment. But, who wants to do that? I'm opting for kick panel speakers and a transplant that puts my ears on my ankles.

11-08-2002, 11:18 AM	#18
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	heres my set up Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

11-08-2002, 11:19 AM	#19
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	and where my 2 12'' now Fosgates are Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

11-08-2002, 11:24 AM	#20
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	I did mine in the doors, but not in the "traditional" way. They are in the panels and at anytime just swapping in new door panels car return it to stock look. (There are a couple new hole in the door behind the panel, but there are holes there already...) This mounts the speakers higher than most and furthest to the side for best imaging. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-08-2002, 05:09 PM	#21
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	These pics really give us some good ideas!. Thanks __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

11-08-2002, 05:34 PM	#22
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Mike C, love the setup.. been thinking of doing that myself, though I've got the funky molded '72 door panels. How hard is it to fit a speaker in there with the window regulator also being there? Did you have to modify anything inside the door? __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

11-08-2002, 06:52 PM	#23
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	There are no mods to the inside of the door. You have to be careful with speaker selection as the depth is critical since the window has to pass by the magnet. The tweeter is below the vent window so you have plenty of depth for it. I had to VERY slightly bend the window crank to clear. In my 72 Jimmy I did something very similar. I just made my own 1/4" plywood doorpanels covered in black vinyl. (When I did the interior in 1990 I changed from dark saddle to black and you could not buy deluxe panels or armrests at the time) The only drawback is that the door handles stick out a little further than the truck. (The 72 regulator and door handle stubs are longer to clear the plastic panel) I am going to replace my OEM doors with some from a 70 parts truck. At the same time I am going to buy new repro black door panels and install my speakers in them. I did not use the separates in the JImmy because the rollcage tubes blocked them. I bought an adjustable hole cutter from Home Depot for $15. I then taped the cover with masking tape to prevent tear out. Chuck the cutter in the drill press and go to town! The steel is awful hard on the cutter, but it does a nice job on the cover. The second one I did I used the adjustable cutter for the cover, then used a bimetal holesaw to cut the steel for the tweeter. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-16-2002, 03:00 PM	#24
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	383, How do those tweets and mids sound? I have heard that the seats will make them sound bad BTW nice bottle. Mike_C, Is that a 10"sub? what are the dimensions of that box? Does it fit under the stock bench seat? thanks

11-16-2002, 07:54 PM	#25
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	With the bench seat still in, I made a console to house 2 6x9 so I didn't have to cut the doors. Attached Images __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

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