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king-918 · 02-10-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

I have seen those kick panel pods and they blocked the e-brake from being fully depressed and I know those would get banged up by feet

Who needs a e-brake
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Ski-me · 02-10-2013, 01:10 PM

I did put some 6.5" components in mine a LONG time ago and I just re-did it with some updated ones. I mounted the tweeter up in the Chrome strip.

I guess, originally I figured if I ever wanted to patch it, I could put back some metal in there and then get a whole new lower carpet piece to cover the hole.

I do like the sound of them in this location though. Keep in mind that the power window does come down low forcing the placement of the speaker really low on the door. I also used a spacer to allow some additional depth.

I will say though, I'm not really a fan of the orange speaker cone....

Thread on it:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281096

thesickc10 · 02-10-2013, 01:47 PM

Dont cut your door. Plenty of others places to mount it

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-10-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by king-918

Who needs a e-brake
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its part of the state of texas inspection

king-918 · 02-10-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

its part of the state of texas inspection

Tag it In Oklahoma.
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cdm10700 · 02-10-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gGMC DOG

fiberglass pod ?

where do you get these lower door kick panels at?

gGMC DOG · 02-10-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cdm10700

where do you get these lower door kick panels at?

custom made

gGMC DOG · 02-10-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Actually these are designed to clear the E-brake.
Chris is a great guy to deal with, and I can assure you he won't sell a product that he wouldn't run in his own herd of 73-87 trucks.

since i havent installed any myself i couldnt say either way and yes chris is a great guy to deal with - helps me any time i ask about these trucks and his parts list is 2nd to none on them IMO

THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-10-2013, 11:45 PM

I'd be afraid to kick 'em. If you look at my door there are scratches up and down the bottom of the door from my boots.

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-11-2013, 08:21 AM

Why do you think they are called kick panels? Because the get kicked lol
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motornut · 02-11-2013, 08:59 AM

here with salt etc, they have/use a plastic foam liners in there for water protection
can't say about using it inside/door clearance issues tho

but i'd still kick em,salt would wreck em
of course you could go "natural sound"
like my PO did, lol, no radio and but colour matching speakers!
his buget was 2 screws I guess
I guess it lets you "avoid" them?

we can get towed from the road for an inopertive braking system here....
seized or missing....then you need a safety inspection again

02-10-2013, 01:10 PM	#27
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Pros and cons of putting 6.5 speakers in the doors I did put some 6.5" components in mine a LONG time ago and I just re-did it with some updated ones. I mounted the tweeter up in the Chrome strip. I guess, originally I figured if I ever wanted to patch it, I could put back some metal in there and then get a whole new lower carpet piece to cover the hole. I do like the sound of them in this location though. Keep in mind that the power window does come down low forcing the placement of the speaker really low on the door. I also used a spacer to allow some additional depth. I will say though, I'm not really a fan of the orange speaker cone.... Thread on it: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281096 __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

02-10-2013, 01:47 PM	#28
thesickc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 279	Re: Pros and cons of putting 6.5 speakers in the doors Dont cut your door. Plenty of others places to mount it __________________ 1985 c10 355 th350 (working on 4 speed conversion to super t10) 1979 camaro 358 super t10 2003 f250 superchip slp exhaust

02-10-2013, 11:45 PM	#34
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Pros and cons of putting 6.5 speakers in the doors I'd be afraid to kick 'em. If you look at my door there are scratches up and down the bottom of the door from my boots. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

02-11-2013, 08:21 AM	#35
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Pros and cons of putting 6.5 speakers in the doors Why do you think they are called kick panels? Because the get kicked lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-11-2013, 08:59 AM	#36
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Pros and cons of putting 6.5 speakers in the doors here with salt etc, they have/use a plastic foam liners in there for water protection can't say about using it inside/door clearance issues tho but i'd still kick em,salt would wreck em of course you could go "natural sound" like my PO did, lol, no radio and but colour matching speakers! his buget was 2 screws I guess I guess it lets you "avoid" them? we can get towed from the road for an inopertive braking system here.... seized or missing....then you need a safety inspection again Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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