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phlegm · 11-10-2005, 03:45 PM

The speaker Kick panels I see for sale in the books, do they replace the panels that are already there or do they go over the existing panel, like the one in the FAQ?

thanks

phlegm · 11-11-2005, 12:23 PM

Ttt

_Dick_ · 11-11-2005, 12:41 PM

something you may find interesting
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=141614

chevyguy_72 · 11-11-2005, 12:46 PM

have you found anywhere you can buy the blank ones to put your own speakers in? I am pretty sure they go over the top of your originals

phlegm · 11-11-2005, 03:25 PM

Yea, those are the ones I am talking about, except the come pre loaded with 100 w pioneers. I did not want to cut the existing kick panel, and didnt know if anyone had installed these.

Hutch · 11-11-2005, 09:33 PM

phlegm
I looked in these kick panel’s speakers at one time.
I was told the reason that they have the pioneers already installed is that they are some of the only speakers that have a very shallow mounting depth.
This will enable you to install them over your existing panels with no cutting.
I checked the story and found this to be true. They are some of the shortest depth you can find.
I believe that there are some others being made which meet the same depth.
The main issue with these panels is that they get in the way of the dimmer switch when mounted in the stock location also on the later foot operated parking brake you will have to move it slightly out toward the passenger side to clear the speaker assembly.
You can buy just the panels and install your own speakers but you may have to cut your current panels to get the depth you need.

phlegm · 11-11-2005, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hutch

phlegm
I looked in these kick panel’s speakers at one time.
I was told the reason that they have the pioneers already installed is that they are some of the only speakers that have a very shallow mounting depth.
This will enable you to install them over your existing panels with no cutting.
I checked the story and found this to be true. They are some of the shortest depth you can find.
I believe that there are some others being made which meet the same depth.
The main issue with these panels is that they get in the way of the dimmer switch when mounted in the stock location also on the later foot operated parking brake you will have to move it slightly out toward the passenger side to clear the speaker assembly.
You can buy just the panels and install your own speakers but you may have to cut your current panels to get the depth you need.

Thanks Hutch, that was what I needed!!

chevyguy_72 · 11-14-2005, 02:14 PM

Does anyone know where to get these blanks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hutch

phlegm
I looked in these kick panel’s speakers at one time.
I was told the reason that they have the pioneers already installed is that they are some of the only speakers that have a very shallow mounting depth.
This will enable you to install them over your existing panels with no cutting.
I checked the story and found this to be true. They are some of the shortest depth you can find.
I believe that there are some others being made which meet the same depth.
The main issue with these panels is that they get in the way of the dimmer switch when mounted in the stock location also on the later foot operated parking brake you will have to move it slightly out toward the passenger side to clear the speaker assembly.
You can buy just the panels and install your own speakers but you may have to cut your current panels to get the depth you need.

phlegm · 11-14-2005, 03:27 PM

I think GMC Pauls had them. You can google 71 chevy truck kick panel too

11-10-2005, 03:45 PM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	kick panel question The speaker Kick panels I see for sale in the books, do they replace the panels that are already there or do they go over the existing panel, like the one in the FAQ? thanks __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was Last edited by phlegm; 11-11-2005 at 12:23 PM.

11-11-2005, 12:23 PM	#2
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: kick panel question Ttt __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-11-2005, 12:41 PM	#3
_Dick_ PROUD TO BE A MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 234	Re: kick panel question something you may find interesting http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=141614

11-11-2005, 12:46 PM	#4
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: kick panel question have you found anywhere you can buy the blank ones to put your own speakers in? I am pretty sure they go over the top of your originals

11-11-2005, 03:25 PM	#5
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: kick panel question Yea, those are the ones I am talking about, except the come pre loaded with 100 w pioneers. I did not want to cut the existing kick panel, and didnt know if anyone had installed these. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-11-2005, 09:33 PM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: kick panel question phlegm I looked in these kick panel’s speakers at one time. I was told the reason that they have the pioneers already installed is that they are some of the only speakers that have a very shallow mounting depth. This will enable you to install them over your existing panels with no cutting. I checked the story and found this to be true. They are some of the shortest depth you can find. I believe that there are some others being made which meet the same depth. The main issue with these panels is that they get in the way of the dimmer switch when mounted in the stock location also on the later foot operated parking brake you will have to move it slightly out toward the passenger side to clear the speaker assembly. You can buy just the panels and install your own speakers but you may have to cut your current panels to get the depth you need. __________________ 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

11-14-2005, 03:27 PM	#9
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: kick panel question I think GMC Pauls had them. You can google 71 chevy truck kick panel too __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

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