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68gmcjon · 12-31-2002, 12:54 AM

Has anyone put 6 1/2 in. speakers into their kick panels. Do you have any advice for doing this if it can be done.

RON WOODGEARD · 12-31-2002, 02:18 AM

I tried putting mine right into the sheet metal, There is a brace of some sort inside under the kickpanel, kept breaking off jigsaw hacksaw blades,So I had to stop cutting. Now I'm going the Kickpanel speaker mount route.

RON

Patrick Sullivan · 12-31-2002, 03:11 AM

I've been thinking about it, but I keep hearing people say you have to move the e-brake pedal on the driver's side for them to fit. This scares me.

70c10 · 12-31-2002, 08:53 AM

I've heard the same thing about those!

dubie · 12-31-2002, 10:00 AM

I have made a template for a small headliner piece that fits above the rear window that will host my 6 x 9 's. They just look to deep to try to put them in the kickpanels. My other 4" Boston Acoustics will be built into my center console.

Tracy Focht · 12-31-2002, 10:50 AM

You can get soem Q-Form pods to place down there, and put either a coax speaker or a system pack, which is a midrange and tweeter seperate in them.
They are made just south of you...here in Stillwater, Ok.....

Mixup · 12-31-2002, 03:47 PM

I have the kickpanel speakers in my 69 and the E-brake clears just fine.

68gmcjon · 01-01-2003, 09:50 PM

what's this q-form pod. So can you put spekers into the kickpanels or will i have to put them into the door?

Hooter · 01-01-2003, 10:06 PM

Personally I would put them in the doors, The doors aren't part of any really important structure

sakohntr · 01-01-2003, 11:46 PM

Cut the doors, are you kidding?

Hooter · 01-01-2003, 11:57 PM

Ya and cutting holes in the cab is any better?

greasemonkey · 01-02-2003, 12:00 AM

I am getting the kick panels with provision for the 6 1/2" speakers in the next couple of days. I'll let you know how the install goes.

O'l Buck · 01-02-2003, 12:29 AM

I snagged a console from a 74 blazer, I cut holes in it and am putting speakers from my 87 POS K-10. I think it'll look alright, but ya gotta have bucket seats to go this route.

Lippyp · 01-02-2003, 06:38 AM

Has anybody tried the retrofit stereo speakers that fit where the stock speaker was under the dash. I need more speakers in my 67 as the previous owner fitted some in the door, unfortunately in the rear of the door, so the sound is muffled by the seat. I am concerned that the kick panel mounts will get in the way of the dimmer switch on the floor and the e-brake handle. I'm not looking for kick-ass bass, just better sound than I have now (Panasonic DP800E 4 x 35W CD head unit) I suppose I could also cut the front end of the doors and put another set in, but don't want to if I can avoid it.

greasemonkey · 01-02-2003, 10:05 AM

Instead of the "original" style speakers, I made an L-shaped bracket and attached it to the stud from the dash pad with a regular nut. I stuck two 4" speakers up there. It sounds pretty good, but I'm not the kind of person to go around setting off car alarms with my stereo system. I'd rather do it with the exhaust.

12-31-2002, 12:54 AM	#1
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	Speakers Has anyone put 6 1/2 in. speakers into their kick panels. Do you have any advice for doing this if it can be done. __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

12-31-2002, 03:11 AM	#3
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	I've been thinking about it, but I keep hearing people say you have to move the e-brake pedal on the driver's side for them to fit. This scares me. __________________ 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!

12-31-2002, 08:53 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I've heard the same thing about those! __________________ 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

12-31-2002, 10:00 AM	#5
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I have made a template for a small headliner piece that fits above the rear window that will host my 6 x 9 's. They just look to deep to try to put them in the kickpanels. My other 4" Boston Acoustics will be built into my center console. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

12-31-2002, 03:47 PM	#7
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I have the kickpanel speakers in my 69 and the E-brake clears just fine. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

12-31-2002, 02:18 AM	#2
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I tried putting mine right into the sheet metal, There is a brace of some sort inside under the kickpanel, kept breaking off jigsaw hacksaw blades,So I had to stop cutting. Now I'm going the Kickpanel speaker mount route. RON

12-31-2002, 10:50 AM	#6
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	You can get soem Q-Form pods to place down there, and put either a coax speaker or a system pack, which is a midrange and tweeter seperate in them. They are made just south of you...here in Stillwater, Ok.....

01-01-2003, 09:50 PM	#8
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	what's this q-form pod. So can you put spekers into the kickpanels or will i have to put them into the door? __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

01-01-2003, 10:06 PM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Personally I would put them in the doors, The doors aren't part of any really important structure __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-01-2003, 11:46 PM	#10
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	shame shame shame Cut the doors, are you kidding? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

01-01-2003, 11:57 PM	#11
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Ya and cutting holes in the cab is any better? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-02-2003, 12:00 AM	#12
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I am getting the kick panels with provision for the 6 1/2" speakers in the next couple of days. I'll let you know how the install goes. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

01-02-2003, 12:29 AM	#13
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I snagged a console from a 74 blazer, I cut holes in it and am putting speakers from my 87 POS K-10. I think it'll look alright, but ya gotta have bucket seats to go this route. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

01-02-2003, 06:38 AM	#14
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Has anybody tried the retrofit stereo speakers that fit where the stock speaker was under the dash. I need more speakers in my 67 as the previous owner fitted some in the door, unfortunately in the rear of the door, so the sound is muffled by the seat. I am concerned that the kick panel mounts will get in the way of the dimmer switch on the floor and the e-brake handle. I'm not looking for kick-ass bass, just better sound than I have now (Panasonic DP800E 4 x 35W CD head unit) I suppose I could also cut the front end of the doors and put another set in, but don't want to if I can avoid it. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

01-02-2003, 10:05 AM	#15
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Instead of the "original" style speakers, I made an L-shaped bracket and attached it to the stud from the dash pad with a regular nut. I stuck two 4" speakers up there. It sounds pretty good, but I'm not the kind of person to go around setting off car alarms with my stereo system. I'd rather do it with the exhaust. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500



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