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ol skool 68 · 12-13-2004, 08:55 PM

i too would be very interested in these. i would like to know if it would be possible to make on to cover up the cowl vents. as i have shaved mine from the cab?? please let me know, look alot nicer than the other junk i have seen!!

BBB

TugOwar · 12-13-2004, 09:23 PM

Man, with no vent to work around that would leave mega room for speakers. Seems to me it would.

lamar · 12-13-2004, 09:30 PM

Need a new post with some up to date info. You could be a rich man if you can make this happen. Want a pair if you have had any luck.....

greasemonkey · 12-13-2004, 09:34 PM

His last activity was 04-12-2004 12:58 AM -I don't think he's been around lately lol.

4x4Poet · 12-14-2004, 01:08 AM

Nice Pods. Looks to be a good angle with adequate spacing behind the mids to bring out a fair sound (in comparison to a cut door).

For better stereo imaging, the tweeter need to be placed above the mids, perhaps on the bulge above the mids between the air vent and the A-pillar/door.

krue · 12-14-2004, 01:29 AM

Can you post a pic with grill and wider angle to get an idea how they look in the truck?

badpeanut · 12-14-2004, 08:11 AM

I'm interested in these as well...

Super Duck · 12-14-2004, 11:23 AM

yessss more info. I want a set too

**Richard** · 12-15-2004, 01:37 AM

Quote: For better stereo imaging, the tweeter need to be placed above the mids, perhaps on the bulge above the mids between the air vent and the A-pillar/door.

Actually putting the tweeter below the midrange helps bring the image up. It has to do with the time alignment of the voice coils.
Keeping the tweeter as close to and in alignment with the midrange will also provide a more solid sound stage. Separating them can cause phasing and cancelation problems.
While it can be argued that this stuff does not make a difference in a vehicle I believe you can hear a difference.
$100-$200 for limited production custom pods is a good price. They are a bit of work, not only for the originals but glassing the copys. I would be asking more in the range of $350-$450 a pair. Good luck with the project.

73stepside · 12-15-2004, 03:28 AM

i like your much better than the custom autosound ones i have. if you decide to sell thses i'll sell mine to fund a set from you

Boise69 · 12-01-2006, 01:55 PM

what ever came of this. I realize this is 2 years later but it looks like this could have been a good business for him or anyone who wanted to make and sell these. I know i'd pay 200.00 for a good pair.

**passthebuck** · 12-04-2006, 01:57 PM

I was totally in for a set of these but it didnt happen. I too would have droped 200.00 for these guys. Oh well.

Boise69 · 12-04-2006, 02:33 PM

I know a guy who might be interested in doing this, i'll speak with him about it, have him make me a pair and then post it for you all to see. If it turns out well, and he wants to make more, and it can be done and a profit made at 200.00 then we'll pay and post in the classified section as a product available for all.

One question: Tweeter up or tweeter below?

71SWBChevy · 12-04-2006, 03:47 PM

When I start work on interior I am planning on fabbing up my own that would be designed to work around the dimmer and the e-brake, if there was enough interest in them I may start producing them in mass, but I don't plan to start on mine until sometime this spring atleast, I will make my own post once I do though, or will show them off in my build thread

Putter · 12-04-2006, 04:02 PM

You guys should contact Subtle71 (real name is Dean). He had his custom made locally (Jackson). Those guys might be willing to make them. His are phoenominal (sp).

Hope that helps.

shifty · 12-04-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boise69

One question: Tweeter up or tweeter below?

I guess it doesn't really matter, most people seem to put the tweeter high

Pics:

(I put an un-related picture of my favorite interior ever below - would love to know what the seats came out of, or talk to the owner!!!!)

jimmydean · 12-04-2006, 06:38 PM

Hey Shifty, the first seat looks like the bench from these guys:
http://www.teasdesign.com/product/

They are nice, but for $1800? Not in my truck.

72 68 andmore · 12-04-2006, 06:53 PM

Guess we wait and see what the price will be because those are nice. They don't need grilles....your're not cookin burgers are ya?

Boise69 · 12-04-2006, 07:13 PM

Hey Jimmy, it looks like that DVD does clear the dash pad (!?!)

jimmydean · 12-04-2006, 09:42 PM

That one looks like it comes out a lot farther than mine does. Also, notice the one pictured is tilted forward a little.

shifty · 12-04-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Hey Shifty, the first seat looks like the bench from these guys:
http://www.teasdesign.com/product/

They are nice, but for $1800? Not in my truck.

I'm interested in the third one....60/40 split bench/bucket

Brad · 12-05-2006, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Hey Shifty, the first seat looks like the bench from these guys:
http://www.teasdesign.com/product/

They are nice, but for $1800? Not in my truck.

A guy had one of these in a LWB I saw last summer and he let me sit in it. I was definately not impressed, in fact it was actually uncomfortable and almost laughed in his face when he told me how much it cost!
I do like how they look, but looks aren't everything!

**passthebuck** · 12-05-2006, 01:28 PM

IF anybody is making the kickpanels - I`m in for a pair. Tweeter up & it`s gotta clear the dimmerswitch. Thanks for bringing this one back.

texas69truck · 12-08-2006, 06:44 PM

Im talking to a friend of mine who owns a woodshop about possibly starting to make these. I'd have to make a mold first but if i do go through with it I would have some by the end of jan. Anybody have any ideas or tips as to what they would like to see in them?
-Travis

Boise69 · 12-08-2006, 06:48 PM

Just make sure the woofer angles up and out, the tweeter is above and to the right the woofer and is available in black material.

12-13-2004, 08:55 PM	#51
ol skool 68 turnin wrenches Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: my garage Posts: 260	i too would be very interested in these. i would like to know if it would be possible to make on to cover up the cowl vents. as i have shaved mine from the cab?? please let me know, look alot nicer than the other junk i have seen!! BBB __________________ "three can keep a secret if two are dead" -unknown hell's angel- D.M.C. -FF- 68 SWB full frame off (project ol skool) 2000 s-10 formally bagged but now my daily driver...

12-13-2004, 09:30 PM	#53
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Need a new post with some up to date info. You could be a rich man if you can make this happen. Want a pair if you have had any luck..... __________________ 72 C-10

12-13-2004, 09:34 PM	#54
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	His last activity was 04-12-2004 12:58 AM -I don't think he's been around lately lol. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-14-2004, 01:08 AM	#55
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Nice Pods. Looks to be a good angle with adequate spacing behind the mids to bring out a fair sound (in comparison to a cut door). For better stereo imaging, the tweeter need to be placed above the mids, perhaps on the bulge above the mids between the air vent and the A-pillar/door. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-14-2004, 01:29 AM	#56
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Can you post a pic with grill and wider angle to get an idea how they look in the truck? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-13-2004, 09:23 PM	#52
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Man, with no vent to work around that would leave mega room for speakers. Seems to me it would.

12-14-2004, 08:11 AM	#57
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	I'm interested in these as well...

12-14-2004, 11:23 AM	#58
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	yessss more info. I want a set too __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

12-15-2004, 01:37 AM	#59
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Quote: For better stereo imaging, the tweeter need to be placed above the mids, perhaps on the bulge above the mids between the air vent and the A-pillar/door. Actually putting the tweeter below the midrange helps bring the image up. It has to do with the time alignment of the voice coils. Keeping the tweeter as close to and in alignment with the midrange will also provide a more solid sound stage. Separating them can cause phasing and cancelation problems. While it can be argued that this stuff does not make a difference in a vehicle I believe you can hear a difference. $100-$200 for limited production custom pods is a good price. They are a bit of work, not only for the originals but glassing the copys. I would be asking more in the range of $350-$450 a pair. Good luck with the project. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

12-15-2004, 03:28 AM	#60
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	i like your much better than the custom autosound ones i have. if you decide to sell thses i'll sell mine to fund a set from you __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

12-01-2006, 01:55 PM	#61
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Kick Panels for speakers what ever came of this. I realize this is 2 years later but it looks like this could have been a good business for him or anyone who wanted to make and sell these. I know i'd pay 200.00 for a good pair. __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

12-04-2006, 01:57 PM	#62
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Kick Panels for speakers I was totally in for a set of these but it didnt happen. I too would have droped 200.00 for these guys. Oh well. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

12-04-2006, 02:33 PM	#63
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Kick Panels for speakers I know a guy who might be interested in doing this, i'll speak with him about it, have him make me a pair and then post it for you all to see. If it turns out well, and he wants to make more, and it can be done and a profit made at 200.00 then we'll pay and post in the classified section as a product available for all. One question: Tweeter up or tweeter below? __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T Last edited by Boise69; 12-04-2006 at 02:34 PM.

12-04-2006, 03:47 PM	#64
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Kick Panels for speakers When I start work on interior I am planning on fabbing up my own that would be designed to work around the dimmer and the e-brake, if there was enough interest in them I may start producing them in mass, but I don't plan to start on mine until sometime this spring atleast, I will make my own post once I do though, or will show them off in my build thread __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

12-04-2006, 04:02 PM	#65
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Kick Panels for speakers You guys should contact Subtle71 (real name is Dean). He had his custom made locally (Jackson). Those guys might be willing to make them. His are phoenominal (sp). Hope that helps. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



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12-04-2006, 06:38 PM	#67
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Kick Panels for speakers Hey Shifty, the first seat looks like the bench from these guys: http://www.teasdesign.com/product/ They are nice, but for $1800? Not in my truck.

12-04-2006, 06:53 PM	#68
72 68 andmore Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Re: Kick Panels for speakers Guess we wait and see what the price will be because those are nice. They don't need grilles....your're not cookin burgers are ya?

12-04-2006, 07:13 PM	#69
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Kick Panels for speakers Hey Jimmy, it looks like that DVD does clear the dash pad (!?!) __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

12-04-2006, 09:42 PM	#70
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Kick Panels for speakers That one looks like it comes out a lot farther than mine does. Also, notice the one pictured is tilted forward a little.

12-05-2006, 01:28 PM	#73
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Kick Panels for speakers IF anybody is making the kickpanels - I`m in for a pair. Tweeter up & it`s gotta clear the dimmerswitch. Thanks for bringing this one back. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

12-08-2006, 06:44 PM	#74
texas69truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin texas Posts: 113	Re: Kick Panels for speakers Im talking to a friend of mine who owns a woodshop about possibly starting to make these. I'd have to make a mold first but if i do go through with it I would have some by the end of jan. Anybody have any ideas or tips as to what they would like to see in them? -Travis

12-08-2006, 06:48 PM	#75
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Kick Panels for speakers Just make sure the woofer angles up and out, the tweeter is above and to the right the woofer and is available in black material. __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

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