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bad68bowtie · 10-31-2005, 11:45 PM

Hi I'm still new here and I thoroughly enjoy this site and all it has to offer, especially the tips and advice, but the pictures are always nice to waste hours lookin at too.
I'm plannin to finally get rid of the worthless cassette player thats currently in my truck and install a new Pioneer cd player but I figured before I do all that I needed to get my speakers squared away. The setup thats currently in the truck is one worn out 6x9(?) in the stock dash location and two 6.5" Blaupunkt speakers in the glovebox door (don't ask me why they're there because I wouldn't mind knowin myself). While I guess I can sort of hear things comin from the stereo when I'm drivin, the whole system doesn't exactly sound good and I was thinkin of orderin some kick panels with speakers in them from Chevy Duty. Has anybody ever gone with this setup? Any idea on how complicated installation will be? Any help and advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

kelsfine69 · 11-01-2005, 12:18 AM

there was a thread on making your own kick panel speakers which i was going to attempt, but the server has changes so i don't have it anymore. i will think i still might. I have mounted the stereo in the glove box and have 6" in the doors already. So it either 6x9s in boxes under the seat or components in the kick panels. Components ar muck cleaner looking and prob better sounding??

sdkid · 11-01-2005, 12:33 AM

Here's the link to the do it yourself. I've been planning to do these, but haven't got to it yet.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=141614

bad68bowtie · 11-01-2005, 09:41 PM

Thanks for the help, this eases my questions/concerns bout the whole deal. I'm 17 and work with limited funds, tools and work space and readin all this make installation sound a lot easier and cheaper than I had envisioned. Now I just gotta find a way to quit spendin what little money I have...

73stepside · 11-01-2005, 09:52 PM

i've got the custom autosound kick panel speakers in my truck. if you do get these, they put really cheap speakers in them. they sound ok but not great. it would be better to custom build your own and get exactly what you want

bad68bowtie · 11-01-2005, 10:15 PM

Chevy Duty offers em with the autosound speakers but for extra money they'll put Pioneer speakers in the things. I figured the base autosound ones weren't that great so I narrowed my options: (1) order the things with the autosounds, but chuck those and put the Blaupunkts that I currently have in their place or- (2) just order em straight with the Pioneer speakers and try and sell the Blaupunkts. I wanna say the price difference for the Pioneer units is somewhere round 60 bucks.

I would definitely try to custom build my own if I had more confidence in my abilities, but I think my attempt at that would end up as somethin that I'd never wanna put in my truck.

Bowtiefreak · 11-02-2005, 08:14 AM

Or you can buy the kick panels without speakers at all and save more money. I got mine without speakers from Roddoors.

**Tim Christian** · 11-02-2005, 08:57 AM

I sell them without speakers but the pod to install for $75.00 a pair

*FormerMember* · 11-02-2005, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I sell them without speakers but the pod to install for $75.00 a pair

Got a link for that?

86swb · 11-02-2005, 09:54 AM

I looked on your site Tim and could not find any kick panels for speakers. John

mocwon · 11-02-2005, 10:02 AM

I purchased the Custom Autosound kick panel speakers too. They have to be cut to fit around the vent handles and the top rear edge of the passenger sde has to be heated and bent to fit the contour of the cab. The driver's side speaker is very, very close to the e-brake pedal and the speakers are junk. Replaced speakers with better ones.

chevyguy_72 · 11-02-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtiefreak

Or you can buy the kick panels without speakers at all and save more money. I got mine without speakers from Roddoors.

How did the the speaker pods turn out from rod doors? Did you get the pillar ones for the tweeters too? Got some pics?
Thanks

Bowtiefreak · 11-02-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

How did the the speaker pods turn out from rod doors? Did you get the pillar ones for the tweeters too? Got some pics?
Thanks

I haven't bought speakers yet but will be buying some componet speakers in the near future. No pics, sorry

mocwon · 11-02-2005, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

How did the the speaker pods turn out from rod doors? Did you get the pillar ones for the tweeters too? Got some pics?
Thanks

I bought and installed a set of pillar tweeters from Rod Doors and they worked fine. Put a couple of screws in them so they would fit better than just using the vecro that comes with them. Sorry, I don't have pictures though.

tomatocity · 11-02-2005, 07:27 PM

I looked at Tim Christian's and Rod Door and could not find kick panel speakers at either place. Does anyone have the links for these items?

muddpile · 11-02-2005, 07:47 PM

You could also put something like a 6.5" or a 6x9 in the lower front of the door. I've got a pair of Eclipse 6x9's going in mine.

**Tim Christian** · 11-02-2005, 11:46 PM

Hey guys you will have to call me toll free at 1-877-654-2287 We are are having a new website built as we speak The one I have now is horrable

You all will like the new one should be up in December sometime. Thanks Tim

10-31-2005, 11:45 PM	#1
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Speaker kick panels? Hi I'm still new here and I thoroughly enjoy this site and all it has to offer, especially the tips and advice, but the pictures are always nice to waste hours lookin at too. I'm plannin to finally get rid of the worthless cassette player thats currently in my truck and install a new Pioneer cd player but I figured before I do all that I needed to get my speakers squared away. The setup thats currently in the truck is one worn out 6x9(?) in the stock dash location and two 6.5" Blaupunkt speakers in the glovebox door (don't ask me why they're there because I wouldn't mind knowin myself). While I guess I can sort of hear things comin from the stereo when I'm drivin, the whole system doesn't exactly sound good and I was thinkin of orderin some kick panels with speakers in them from Chevy Duty. Has anybody ever gone with this setup? Any idea on how complicated installation will be? Any help and advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

11-01-2005, 12:18 AM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Speaker kick panels? there was a thread on making your own kick panel speakers which i was going to attempt, but the server has changes so i don't have it anymore. i will think i still might. I have mounted the stereo in the glove box and have 6" in the doors already. So it either 6x9s in boxes under the seat or components in the kick panels. Components ar muck cleaner looking and prob better sounding?? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

11-01-2005, 12:33 AM	#3
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Speaker kick panels? Here's the link to the do it yourself. I've been planning to do these, but haven't got to it yet. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=141614 __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

11-01-2005, 09:41 PM	#4
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Speaker kick panels? Thanks for the help, this eases my questions/concerns bout the whole deal. I'm 17 and work with limited funds, tools and work space and readin all this make installation sound a lot easier and cheaper than I had envisioned. Now I just gotta find a way to quit spendin what little money I have... __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

11-01-2005, 09:52 PM	#5
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	Re: Speaker kick panels? i've got the custom autosound kick panel speakers in my truck. if you do get these, they put really cheap speakers in them. they sound ok but not great. it would be better to custom build your own and get exactly what you want __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

11-01-2005, 10:15 PM	#6
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Speaker kick panels? Chevy Duty offers em with the autosound speakers but for extra money they'll put Pioneer speakers in the things. I figured the base autosound ones weren't that great so I narrowed my options: (1) order the things with the autosounds, but chuck those and put the Blaupunkts that I currently have in their place or- (2) just order em straight with the Pioneer speakers and try and sell the Blaupunkts. I wanna say the price difference for the Pioneer units is somewhere round 60 bucks. I would definitely try to custom build my own if I had more confidence in my abilities, but I think my attempt at that would end up as somethin that I'd never wanna put in my truck. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

11-02-2005, 08:14 AM	#7
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Re: Speaker kick panels? Or you can buy the kick panels without speakers at all and save more money. I got mine without speakers from Roddoors. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

11-02-2005, 08:57 AM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Speaker kick panels? I sell them without speakers but the pod to install for $75.00 a pair

11-02-2005, 09:54 AM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Speaker kick panels? I looked on your site Tim and could not find any kick panels for speakers. John __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-02-2005, 10:02 AM	#11
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Speaker kick panels? I purchased the Custom Autosound kick panel speakers too. They have to be cut to fit around the vent handles and the top rear edge of the passenger sde has to be heated and bent to fit the contour of the cab. The driver's side speaker is very, very close to the e-brake pedal and the speakers are junk. Replaced speakers with better ones. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

11-02-2005, 07:27 PM	#15
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Re: Speaker kick panels? I looked at Tim Christian's and Rod Door and could not find kick panel speakers at either place. Does anyone have the links for these items? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

11-02-2005, 07:47 PM	#16
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Speaker kick panels? You could also put something like a 6.5" or a 6x9 in the lower front of the door. I've got a pair of Eclipse 6x9's going in mine. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

11-02-2005, 11:46 PM	#17
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Speaker kick panels? Hey guys you will have to call me toll free at 1-877-654-2287 We are are having a new website built as we speak The one I have now is horrable You all will like the new one should be up in December sometime. Thanks Tim

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