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TXLSX · 04-03-2018, 05:17 PM

I recently bought some kick panels with speakers from classiccarstereos.com and I thought I'd share some photos. If I could do it all over, I would have just bought the panels without speakers and bought the speakers separately. The grilles that came with the infinity speakers are bulky and ugly so I went with a universal low profile grille from amazon. When I test fit them, they fit well and didn't require the dimmer switch to be moved. I'll add more pics once the install is complete.

demian5 · 04-12-2018, 04:18 PM

I just used double sided 3m trim tape to tape mine to the truck after putting fat mat on the kick panel of the cab. Worked great, its a snug fit that holds them in already so the tape is really just an added insurance they don't fall out when cranking up the volume.

TXLSX · 04-15-2018, 02:08 PM

The panels ended up fitting pretty well. Had to chop a little piece off the pass side to clear a bulge in the firewall that goes to the fresh air vent but that was about it.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-17-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TXLSX

The panels ended up fitting pretty well. Had to chop a little piece off the pass side to clear a bulge in the firewall that goes to the fresh air vent but that was about it.

Those look really good! I had to make the same adjustment on the ones I got from RetroSound.

elorenzof · 02-21-2019, 08:35 PM

Hart Rod do you notice a difference with the tweeters in the kick panels vs not having them?

**michael bustamante** · 02-22-2019, 08:02 PM

I had to trim mine as well. good fit now. went with bostons for speakers.

rsavage · 02-22-2019, 08:17 PM

Parking brake?

Flubyu · 10-22-2019, 12:09 PM

I too am curious about components vs. coax. Also in for info on the lack of a e-brake!

cmcolumbus · 10-23-2019, 03:54 AM

I'm in process of installing mine but the parking brake is in the way, I'm thinking of removing it and reposition it or bend it to clear the speaker

SunSoaked · 10-23-2019, 01:16 PM

I couldn't live with the cheesy, plastic aftermarket kickpanels so I made my own. All you need is some MDF, fleece, fiberglass resin and some imagination. The result is a much better, more durable kick panel that allows you to use quality speakers.
I'm using a "Focal" 3 way component system and subwoofer. This is my 85 but the process is the same. You can buy metal grills online and whatever else your heart desires.

SunSoaked · 10-23-2019, 01:20 PM

And as for the parking brake, if needed, just remove it and slightly modify the lever. I put a slight dogleg in mine for clearance. Looks factory if you didn't know better.

Chilly178 · 04-12-2020, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXLSX

I recently bought some kick panels with speakers from classiccarstereos.com and I thought I'd share some photos. If I could do it all over, I would have just bought the panels without speakers and bought the speakers separately. The grilles that came with the infinity speakers are bulky and ugly so I went with a universal low profile grille from amazon. When I test fit them, they fit well and didn't require the dimmer switch to be moved. I'll add more pics once the install is complete.

Could you post a link for the low profile grills on amazon?

**bigmac73** · 04-27-2020, 01:23 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

I upgraded mine with a better pioneer 6 inch but had to use these spacer because of the magnet size and depth

04-03-2018, 05:17 PM	#1
TXLSX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 9	67-72 Kick Panel speakers I recently bought some kick panels with speakers from classiccarstereos.com and I thought I'd share some photos. If I could do it all over, I would have just bought the panels without speakers and bought the speakers separately. The grilles that came with the infinity speakers are bulky and ugly so I went with a universal low profile grille from amazon. When I test fit them, they fit well and didn't require the dimmer switch to be moved. I'll add more pics once the install is complete. Attached Images

04-12-2018, 04:18 PM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers I just used double sided 3m trim tape to tape mine to the truck after putting fat mat on the kick panel of the cab. Worked great, its a snug fit that holds them in already so the tape is really just an added insurance they don't fall out when cranking up the volume. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

04-15-2018, 02:08 PM	#3
TXLSX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 9	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers The panels ended up fitting pretty well. Had to chop a little piece off the pass side to clear a bulge in the firewall that goes to the fresh air vent but that was about it. Attached Images

02-21-2019, 08:35 PM	#5
elorenzof Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Anthem AZ Posts: 281	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers Hart Rod do you notice a difference with the tweeters in the kick panels vs not having them?

02-22-2019, 08:02 PM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,857	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers I had to trim mine as well. good fit now. went with bostons for speakers. __________________ 1967custom

02-22-2019, 08:17 PM	#7
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers Parking brake? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-22-2019, 12:09 PM	#8
Flubyu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Clever, Mo Posts: 69	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers I too am curious about components vs. coax. Also in for info on the lack of a e-brake! __________________ '71 C-10 SWB Shop Truck Currently 350/350, soon to be LS'd.

10-23-2019, 03:54 AM	#9
cmcolumbus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hayward CA Posts: 27	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers I'm in process of installing mine but the parking brake is in the way, I'm thinking of removing it and reposition it or bend it to clear the speaker

10-23-2019, 01:16 PM	#10
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers I couldn't live with the cheesy, plastic aftermarket kickpanels so I made my own. All you need is some MDF, fleece, fiberglass resin and some imagination. The result is a much better, more durable kick panel that allows you to use quality speakers. I'm using a "Focal" 3 way component system and subwoofer. This is my 85 but the process is the same. You can buy metal grills online and whatever else your heart desires. Attached Images

10-23-2019, 01:20 PM	#11
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers And as for the parking brake, if needed, just remove it and slightly modify the lever. I put a slight dogleg in mine for clearance. Looks factory if you didn't know better. Attached Images

04-27-2020, 01:23 PM	#13
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: 67-72 Kick Panel speakers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1 I upgraded mine with a better pioneer 6 inch but had to use these spacer because of the magnet size and depth __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks



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