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cochino12 · 08-14-2008, 10:00 AM

So I thought I would try and make some kick panels while I wait for the rest of my interior to show up. Not too bad so far I dont think, I have a fair amount of sanding to do if I am going to paint them but I might just sand them down a bit, bondo a little and them wrap them in Vinyl or carpet. I'll post some more pictures after the sanding and covering if anyone wants me to. What do you think?

Adam

Eyegore · 08-14-2008, 10:21 AM

Awesome, do you have any pics showing the base you started with? Also on the driverside, parking brake issue, how are you getting past that?

Cherub · 08-14-2008, 10:29 AM

lookin good.

cochino12 · 08-14-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyegore

Awesome, do you have any pics showing the base you started with? Also on the driverside, parking brake issue, how are you getting past that?

I do, I'll add them tonight. As far as the parking brake goes, it clears without having to make any adjustments. I chose 5-1/4 instead of 6-1/2" speaker because of the depth to avoid any issue with the brake.

edit: I must have deleted those pictures, this is the back after being wrapped in fabric and a couple layers of glass. I used some dowels to get the angle I needed for the speaker

bagged74 · 08-14-2008, 07:03 PM

looks good..

**N2TRUX** · 08-14-2008, 11:52 PM

Nice work dude. When will the production versions be available...

mike nutt · 08-15-2008, 05:40 AM

the kick panels look great . i built a set for my '69 .

cochino12 · 08-15-2008, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I got one side finished and painted, I think I may still try to wrap them in Vinyl but I think they ok painted too. There were a few pin holes in the bondo/fiberglass that I just couldnt get to sand out but they are only noticeable if you are right on top of them and looking for imperfections. I still need to dye the other plastics so I didnt install them all the way yet.

seanconnery · 08-15-2008, 09:02 AM

Very trick. I was always nervous about my big goofy foot would hit it all the time if I did an install to my truck. How is the relationship between your foot and the speaker as far as distance?

tvblazer78 · 08-15-2008, 09:11 AM

Looks good man!!!

copperchevy · 08-15-2008, 03:01 PM

Those are going to be tricky to wrap in vinyl. Easiest way out would be to paint them. Now you need some 6x9 boxes for the cab corners.

08-14-2008, 10:00 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	My first attempt at fiberglass So I thought I would try and make some kick panels while I wait for the rest of my interior to show up. Not too bad so far I dont think, I have a fair amount of sanding to do if I am going to paint them but I might just sand them down a bit, bondo a little and them wrap them in Vinyl or carpet. I'll post some more pictures after the sanding and covering if anyone wants me to. What do you think? Adam Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-14-2008, 10:21 AM	#2
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass Awesome, do you have any pics showing the base you started with? Also on the driverside, parking brake issue, how are you getting past that? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

08-14-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass lookin good.

08-14-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass looks good..

08-14-2008, 11:52 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass Nice work dude. When will the production versions be available... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-15-2008, 05:40 AM	#7
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass the kick panels look great . i built a set for my '69 .

08-15-2008, 08:38 AM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass Thanks for the compliments everyone. I got one side finished and painted, I think I may still try to wrap them in Vinyl but I think they ok painted too. There were a few pin holes in the bondo/fiberglass that I just couldnt get to sand out but they are only noticeable if you are right on top of them and looking for imperfections. I still need to dye the other plastics so I didnt install them all the way yet. Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-15-2008, 09:02 AM	#9
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass Very trick. I was always nervous about my big goofy foot would hit it all the time if I did an install to my truck. How is the relationship between your foot and the speaker as far as distance? __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

08-15-2008, 09:11 AM	#10
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass Looks good man!!! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#11
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: My first attempt at fiberglass Those are going to be tricky to wrap in vinyl. Easiest way out would be to paint them. Now you need some 6x9 boxes for the cab corners. Attached Images __________________ Mexican



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