Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Captkaos** · 01-04-2008, 03:46 PM

I got these in today. This is the test mold I am going to check it against my trucks and once tested they should be online for sale. They are designed to mount in the recessed area of the original panel as pictured. Let me know what you think...

cochino12 · 01-04-2008, 03:48 PM

any idea on cost?

**Captkaos** · 01-04-2008, 04:02 PM

They haven't gotten a price on them. I just knew there was a demand and had them make them. They should be inline with our current offereing though. Once we get them fitted I will post the pricing/link to the catalog...

87Bob · 01-04-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

They haven't gotten a price on them. I just knew there was a demand and had them make them. They should be inline with our current offereing though. Once we get them fitted I will post the pricing/link to the catalog...

Please let us know!

**LEEVON** · 01-04-2008, 04:23 PM

In other words, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigblock73 · 01-04-2008, 05:02 PM

Chris, a couple questions?

1. Why are these called Silverado kick panels...and what is the difference between a Silverado kick panel and a non-Silverado kick panel? Do only Silverado's have kick panels...hence the name?

2. What is the difference between these and the Roddoors speaker pods, they look very similar?

**Captkaos** · 01-04-2008, 05:22 PM

81-91 Silverado panels are full panels that go to the floor, all of them had this. What I am calling non-Silverado panels only have half a panel and the Rod Door piece work fine on them - 73-80. These are the same as the Rod Door a for as the speaker section goes since Rod Doors is making them for me, except they mount in the recess of the original panel.

Need a pic for comparison?

bigblock73 · 01-04-2008, 05:44 PM

Nope, that makes sense...thanks for the explaination.

canadianc-10 · 01-04-2008, 07:14 PM

very cool! i made same thing out of fiberglass couple years ago, but need to be redone as the e-brake pedal hits the pod. also want to get 6" to replace the 5.25's. these will be my best option time wise.

C&C Chevy · 01-04-2008, 07:46 PM

What size speaker will fit in the panels. Look like 5 1/4" to me. Have any diameter and depth measurements?

C&C Chevy · 01-04-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Hmmm, Ya, I see the difference. Good work Capt!

**Captkaos** · 01-05-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

What size speaker will fit in the panels. Look like 5 1/4" to me. Have any diameter and depth measurements?

Same as the originals, 6.5" There is a slight modification they will have to make to them the drivers side needs a hair of adjustment to clear the bottom of the E-brake (like 3/16") and the front leading edge needs to be flattened on the passenger side and drivers side..

87Bob · 01-05-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Same as the originals, 6.5" There is a slight modification they will have to make to them the drivers side needs a hair of adjustment to clear the bottom of the E-brake (like 3/16") and the front leading edge needs to be flattened on the passenger side and drivers side..

Forgive me if this is redundent but I'm just learning about these trucks.

My long term goal is to dress my truck up a little at a time. I have an non-air 85 Custom Deluxe LB. The kick panels in my truck do not come all the way down to the floor.

I understand your speaker mounts fit the Silverado equiped truck with the longer style kick panels.

First will the longer Silverado kick panels fit my truck no modification? And your speaker mounts will fit on the longer Silverado kick panels right?

I have only had my truck 2 months and wished I had got a truck a long time ago. It is much more fun to work on than a car!

**Captkaos** · 01-05-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Bob

First will the longer Silverado kick panels fit my truck no modification? And your speaker mounts will fit on the longer Silverado kick panels right?

I have only had my truck 2 months and wished I had got a truck a long time ago. It is much more fun to work on than a car!

Yes the longer style will fit any pickup.
We already have the non-Silverado panels for sale that will go to the floor...

killthewabbit · 01-05-2008, 04:47 PM

Nice!

copperchevy · 01-08-2008, 06:23 AM

I could of used them a couple months back. No one seemed to make them so i made my own. Very similar.

ARAMP1 · 01-08-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by copperchevy

I could of used them a couple months back. No one seemed to make them so i made my own. Very similar.

What's the driver side one look like? How's the E-brake clearance on yours?

copperchevy · 01-08-2008, 11:01 AM

The drivers side has the same speaker angle and the e-brake does hit. I never use the e-brake, and i wanted it to have the same angle as the other side. If i would of wanted the clearance for the e-brake i would of used a smaller speaker or changed the angle of the speaker which i didn't like. I had them speakers laying around so i used what i had. I'm thinking about getting some 5 1/4" 3-ways and making another set.

Walts_restoration · 01-20-2008, 05:56 AM

bump...any status?

**Captkaos** · 01-21-2008, 09:34 AM

Got them test fitted and sent them back with some adjustments...

**Captkaos** · 06-18-2008, 07:10 PM

Ok, I got the last iteration of these this past week. They will require some trimming to get the to fit perfectly since they are cut out of a mold, but in less than 20 minutes of trimming both were put into place. They are just "popped" in there with nothing holding them, just wanted to show what they look like installed.

They should be in the catalog this weekend.

79GMC_OLDS · 06-18-2008, 07:45 PM

very nice..any other colours or just black?

**Captkaos** · 06-18-2008, 08:30 PM

Black only.

Richard D · 06-19-2008, 12:12 PM

Nice, I'll be needing some of those. for you guys with speakers that hit the e-brake, why not modify the brake pedal?

**Captkaos** · 06-19-2008, 06:17 PM

A lot of them don't like having to do that....

01-04-2008, 03:46 PM	#1
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon I got these in today. This is the test mold I am going to check it against my trucks and once tested they should be online for sale. They are designed to mount in the recessed area of the original panel as pictured. Let me know what you think... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-04-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
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01-04-2008, 04:02 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon They haven't gotten a price on them. I just knew there was a demand and had them make them. They should be inline with our current offereing though. Once we get them fitted I will post the pricing/link to the catalog... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-04-2008, 04:23 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon In other words, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 01-04-2008 at 04:24 PM.

01-04-2008, 05:02 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Chris, a couple questions? 1. Why are these called Silverado kick panels...and what is the difference between a Silverado kick panel and a non-Silverado kick panel? Do only Silverado's have kick panels...hence the name? 2. What is the difference between these and the Roddoors speaker pods, they look very similar? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-04-2008, 05:22 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon 81-91 Silverado panels are full panels that go to the floor, all of them had this. What I am calling non-Silverado panels only have half a panel and the Rod Door piece work fine on them - 73-80. These are the same as the Rod Door a for as the speaker section goes since Rod Doors is making them for me, except they mount in the recess of the original panel. Need a pic for comparison? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-04-2008, 05:44 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Nope, that makes sense...thanks for the explaination. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-04-2008, 07:14 PM	#9
canadianc-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: brooks Posts: 130	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon very cool! i made same thing out of fiberglass couple years ago, but need to be redone as the e-brake pedal hits the pod. also want to get 6" to replace the 5.25's. these will be my best option time wise.

01-04-2008, 07:46 PM	#10
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon What size speaker will fit in the panels. Look like 5 1/4" to me. Have any diameter and depth measurements? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

01-05-2008, 04:47 PM	#15
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Nice!

01-08-2008, 06:23 AM	#16
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon I could of used them a couple months back. No one seemed to make them so i made my own. Very similar. Attached Images __________________ Mexican

01-08-2008, 11:01 AM	#18
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon The drivers side has the same speaker angle and the e-brake does hit. I never use the e-brake, and i wanted it to have the same angle as the other side. If i would of wanted the clearance for the e-brake i would of used a smaller speaker or changed the angle of the speaker which i didn't like. I had them speakers laying around so i used what i had. I'm thinking about getting some 5 1/4" 3-ways and making another set. __________________ Mexican

01-20-2008, 05:56 AM	#19
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon bump...any status? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-21-2008, 09:34 AM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Got them test fitted and sent them back with some adjustments... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-18-2008, 07:10 PM	#21
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Ok, I got the last iteration of these this past week. They will require some trimming to get the to fit perfectly since they are cut out of a mold, but in less than 20 minutes of trimming both were put into place. They are just "popped" in there with nothing holding them, just wanted to show what they look like installed. They should be in the catalog this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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06-18-2008, 07:45 PM	#22
79GMC_OLDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 145	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon very nice..any other colours or just black? __________________ 79 GMC Sierra 5.9 cummins, nv4500

06-18-2008, 08:30 PM	#23
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Black only. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-19-2008, 12:12 PM	#24
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon Nice, I'll be needing some of those. for you guys with speakers that hit the e-brake, why not modify the brake pedal?

06-19-2008, 06:17 PM	#25
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Silverado Kick Panel Speaker pods coming soon A lot of them don't like having to do that.... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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