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Bri87swb · 01-04-2006, 02:38 PM

Anyone know if this is a one off item or who the manufacturer is if they are a production item? This is a picture of one of Hills Hot Rods custom trucks, so most likely it is a one of a kind speaker pod.

Thanks for the help!

Brian

hotrodhomi · 01-04-2006, 03:00 PM

I would guess that is is a one off. Anyone who would detail the door jab like that would build or have something built. I haven't seen a pair before that were not custom.

olblue81 · 01-04-2006, 03:20 PM

Does Hill's have a site? I did a quick google and came up empty.
This is the second or third thread I've read recently about their trucks.

Bri87swb · 01-04-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue81

Does Hill's have a site? I did a quick google and came up empty.
This is the second or third thread I've read recently about their trucks.

Their site is www.hillshotrods.com The trucks that they customize are incredible!

84slopwaggin · 01-05-2006, 01:07 AM

Yeah I'm thinking they start with a in house made fiberglass pod and then cover it with material of choice or just paint the fiberglass pod with color of choice. If you do research online you will find lots of info on this mod. With time and practice you can do the job yourself.

Bri87swb · 01-06-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 84slopwaggin

Yeah I'm thinking they start with a in house made fiberglass pod and then cover it with material of choice or just paint the fiberglass pod with color of choice. If you do research online you will find lots of info on this mod. With time and practice you can do the job yourself.

I haven't done any fiber glass work in the past, but I'm going to give it a try. What's the worst that can happen...I don't use them. I'll post pics when I'm done.

Russell · 01-06-2006, 01:42 AM

You could get a set of these:

Came factory on my 80! A guy can fit a pair of Infinity speakers in there no problem!

bigarmzz · 01-06-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

You could get a set of these:

Came factory on my 80! A guy can fit a pair of Infinity speakers in there no problem!

i've never seen a stock speaker set up like that before

never seen them in lmc or chevy duty before either

did they just do that in canada or something

**Captkaos** · 01-06-2006, 11:38 AM

No, it was an option from GM.

Jim85IROC · 01-09-2006, 10:03 AM

I think a cleaner option may be to consider a custom kick panel enclosure. You'll get better imaging than in the doors, plus it will be a bit easier to maintain a clean, uncluttered appearance.

84 PUMPKIN · 01-09-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

I think a cleaner option may be to consider a custom kick panel enclosure. You'll get better imaging than in the doors, plus it will be a bit easier to maintain a clean, uncluttered appearance.

I agree.
I have Q-logic kick panels in both of my trucks and I highly recommend them. They come in factory colors, fit like a glove, and sound great stuffed with some Alpine R's.

cliffsta · 01-09-2006, 05:23 PM

Here's what I did, we mounted mine in the door, wasn't too hard to do other than cutting the reinforced metal right in that corner of the door. Wiring was easy, too.

Oh and when I get this bad boy painted, that Pioneer grey will match pretty tight... but that's off topic.

I thuroughly suggest putting your speakers in the doors.

84 PUMPKIN · 01-09-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

Here's what I did, we mounted mine in the door, wasn't too hard to do other than cutting the reinforced metal right in that corner of the door. Wiring was easy, too.

Oh and when I get this bad boy painted, that Pioneer grey will match pretty tight... but that's off topic.

I thuroughly suggest putting your speakers in the doors.

That works fine with manual windows.
On a truck with power windows the motor is in that exact spot on the inside of the door (driver's side).

nwmod39 · 01-09-2006, 11:56 PM

this might help you out.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=141614

cliffsta · 01-10-2006, 12:38 AM

lol silly power windows... no one has those things anyways

It's just another thought. it's a relatively easy spot to put them, and a LOT cheaper than buying a custum enclosure.

SanitysBane · 01-10-2006, 09:15 PM

Why not both? Thats what im planing on doing.

84 PUMPKIN · 01-12-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SanitysBane

Why not both? Thats what im planing on doing.

If your doors have manual windows that should work fine.

BTW
I just received a pair of Q-logic speaker kick panels that I bought on ebay over the weekend (my third pair in the last two years). Brand new in the box for $31.00! Guess I need to buy a truck with a black interior to put them in.

evan · 01-12-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 PUMPKIN

I just received a pair of Q-logic speaker kick panels that I bought on ebay over the weekend (my third pair in the last two years). Brand new in the box for $31.00! Guess I need to buy a truck with a black interior to put them in.

Do those Q-logic panels leave an opening for the round vents?

84 PUMPKIN · 01-12-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by evan

Do those Q-logic panels leave an opening for the round vents?

http://www.qlogic.ws/2003/home/

**Captkaos** · 01-12-2006, 06:45 PM

Rod Doors also have a floor panel speaker mount.

http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/merc...y_Code=7387INT

01-04-2006, 02:38 PM	#1
Bri87swb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 94	Door Speakers Anyone know if this is a one off item or who the manufacturer is if they are a production item? This is a picture of one of Hills Hot Rods custom trucks, so most likely it is a one of a kind speaker pod. Thanks for the help! Brian Attached Images

01-04-2006, 03:00 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Door Speakers I would guess that is is a one off. Anyone who would detail the door jab like that would build or have something built. I haven't seen a pair before that were not custom. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-04-2006, 03:20 PM	#3
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Re: Door Speakers Does Hill's have a site? I did a quick google and came up empty. This is the second or third thread I've read recently about their trucks. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

01-05-2006, 01:07 AM	#5
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Door Speakers Yeah I'm thinking they start with a in house made fiberglass pod and then cover it with material of choice or just paint the fiberglass pod with color of choice. If you do research online you will find lots of info on this mod. With time and practice you can do the job yourself.

01-06-2006, 01:42 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Door Speakers You could get a set of these: Came factory on my 80! A guy can fit a pair of Infinity speakers in there no problem! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-06-2006, 11:38 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Door Speakers No, it was an option from GM. __________________ 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

01-09-2006, 10:03 AM	#10
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: Door Speakers I think a cleaner option may be to consider a custom kick panel enclosure. You'll get better imaging than in the doors, plus it will be a bit easier to maintain a clean, uncluttered appearance. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

01-09-2006, 05:23 PM	#12
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Door Speakers Here's what I did, we mounted mine in the door, wasn't too hard to do other than cutting the reinforced metal right in that corner of the door. Wiring was easy, too. Oh and when I get this bad boy painted, that Pioneer grey will match pretty tight... but that's off topic. I thuroughly suggest putting your speakers in the doors. Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-09-2006, 11:56 PM	#14
nwmod39 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spokane, washington Posts: 302	Re: Door Speakers this might help you out. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=141614

01-10-2006, 12:38 AM	#15
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Door Speakers lol silly power windows... no one has those things anyways It's just another thought. it's a relatively easy spot to put them, and a LOT cheaper than buying a custum enclosure. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-10-2006, 09:15 PM	#16
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: Door Speakers Why not both? Thats what im planing on doing. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

01-12-2006, 06:45 PM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Door Speakers Rod Doors also have a floor panel speaker mount. http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/merc...y_Code=7387INT __________________ 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 Last edited by Captkaos; 01-12-2006 at 06:45 PM.



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