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Rat72 · 10-15-2006, 09:29 PM

I'm stoked that people make aftermarket stuff for these vehicles but they should probably include installation details. I bought one of those kick panel speaker units, can anyone tell me how these are supposed to be installed? Glued, bolted?

Thanks,
Whit

Aarons72s · 10-15-2006, 09:53 PM

Yeah I remembered putting them in one of my coustomers trucks. It was real fun! On kick panel needs the upper part cut off up by the firewall, forgive me I forgot which side it was. I took several paint sticks cut the m in to small peaces and glued them doubled up on the back. And when it came time to to install them I put liquid nails on them and set them in place and used probably 6 small trim screws to hold it in place. I put 2 where they would be hidden by the door weatherstripping and the others is your choice where to put them or just hope the glue holds. i used liquid nails to glue them in. I agree they look nice but didint complete the enginering on how to install them.
Aaron

Rat72 · 10-15-2006, 11:28 PM

That's weak. They could have molded in some bosses so we could mount them easily. Plus the vent puller mounts will need to be worked into the picture somehow. I paid way to much for a product that needs fabricated to work.

Thanks,
Whit

wibilly · 10-16-2006, 12:14 AM

i hear people say you get what you pay for, i say bs but you always pay for what you get i'll be making my own and probably end up paying even more but why should they be any different than everything else i do

AH619 · 10-16-2006, 01:52 PM

I Purchased A Set From Ebay That A Guy Makes Himself.they Were Very Cheezy And After Reworking Them So They Fit, The Park Brake Lever Needed To Be Bent At Least 2 Inches Toward The Brake Pedal To Clear.which Is Alright For An Automatic But Wouldnt Work On A Standard.i Figure To Use Them On A 67 Im Building.good Luck With Yours.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-16-2006, 01:55 PM

I have them as well, but haven't gotten far enough on my interior to figure out how to mount them yet

10-15-2006, 09:29 PM	#1
Rat72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 135	Speaker Kick Panel Install I'm stoked that people make aftermarket stuff for these vehicles but they should probably include installation details. I bought one of those kick panel speaker units, can anyone tell me how these are supposed to be installed? Glued, bolted? Thanks, Whit

10-15-2006, 09:53 PM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Speaker Kick Panel Install Yeah I remembered putting them in one of my coustomers trucks. It was real fun! On kick panel needs the upper part cut off up by the firewall, forgive me I forgot which side it was. I took several paint sticks cut the m in to small peaces and glued them doubled up on the back. And when it came time to to install them I put liquid nails on them and set them in place and used probably 6 small trim screws to hold it in place. I put 2 where they would be hidden by the door weatherstripping and the others is your choice where to put them or just hope the glue holds. i used liquid nails to glue them in. I agree they look nice but didint complete the enginering on how to install them. Aaron

10-15-2006, 11:28 PM	#3
Rat72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 135	Re: Speaker Kick Panel Install That's weak. They could have molded in some bosses so we could mount them easily. Plus the vent puller mounts will need to be worked into the picture somehow. I paid way to much for a product that needs fabricated to work. Thanks, Whit

10-16-2006, 12:14 AM	#4
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Speaker Kick Panel Install i hear people say you get what you pay for, i say bs but you always pay for what you get i'll be making my own and probably end up paying even more but why should they be any different than everything else i do __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-16-2006, 01:52 PM	#5
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Speaker Kick Panel Install I Purchased A Set From Ebay That A Guy Makes Himself.they Were Very Cheezy And After Reworking Them So They Fit, The Park Brake Lever Needed To Be Bent At Least 2 Inches Toward The Brake Pedal To Clear.which Is Alright For An Automatic But Wouldnt Work On A Standard.i Figure To Use Them On A 67 Im Building.good Luck With Yours. __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

10-16-2006, 01:55 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Speaker Kick Panel Install I have them as well, but haven't gotten far enough on my interior to figure out how to mount them yet __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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