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semperfidoordie · 06-14-2008, 08:46 PM

http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...D-681-1969.htm

Anyone know how these fit in our trucks? Anyone bought any and have any feedback?

semperfidoordie · 06-14-2008, 10:11 PM

no one's used these?

BACKYARD88 · 06-14-2008, 10:30 PM

Never used them but I know of some that look MUCH better for just a tad more money. They also keep the vents

I'll get a link and post it here.
Edit: Here's a link
http://www.pomonaclassifieds.com/index.php?a=2&b=791
I believe LUV2XCLR8 bought a set so you could PM him for more info.

semperfidoordie · 06-14-2008, 10:35 PM

right on...thanks mike. I appreciate it a ton

1971ChevyTruck · 06-14-2008, 10:35 PM

I used some like those...they don't look bad but there are better ones out there

semperfidoordie · 06-14-2008, 10:40 PM

how hard is the install?

72truckman · 06-14-2008, 10:46 PM

Not the same ones, but definitely cool..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=265728&page=4

semperfidoordie · 06-14-2008, 10:53 PM

man those look good...think i might have to pick up a set of these bad boys just gotta decide which ones...cause i want them to be black or tan to match my interior just gotta figure out how to dye them

1971ChevyTruck · 06-14-2008, 11:21 PM

Easy to install..I just used some screw with the trim rings on them and in 10 mins they were installed

sandking · 06-15-2008, 12:00 AM

What is the sound quality of these things?

1971ChevyTruck · 06-15-2008, 12:02 AM

I actually replaced the speakers with some kenwood 3-way speakers

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 12:05 AM

so 1971 you think I should go with the ones in my link then just put in some better speakers?

caminokid · 06-15-2008, 12:07 AM

The truck shop has kick panel without the speaker in them for 69.00. This way you can put what you want in there. I am getting 2 sets. One set for each truck.
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_042.html

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 12:11 AM

thanks caminokid that's a money saver for sure

caminokid · 06-15-2008, 12:20 AM

No Problem. I looked for a long time for those kick panels. I didnt want to pay 130.00 to 140.00 for them with some cheap speaker in it. I figured 69.00 plus maybe 80.00 for a good set of speakers...I would come out ahead. Better then 130.00 plus 80.00 and end up tossing the cheap speakers.

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 12:22 AM

exactly...so where'd you screw it in at? cause i'm not wanting to be all tacky i want it to look clean and compliment the truck...plus can I dye those black to match my interior? and how do i do that?

caminokid · 06-15-2008, 12:25 AM

I havent gotten mine yet. I ordered them wed. I had to go snail mail since I dont have a credit card.

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 12:29 AM

right on man. Let me know how you do it...if you're so inclined

72BLUZ · 06-15-2008, 12:30 AM

i have a set from lmc in mine, i really like them.

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 12:31 AM

how much were they out of LMC?

caminokid · 06-15-2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semperfidoordie

how much were they out of LMC?

159.00. I think 179.00 with Pioneer speakers...and then your only getting 2 way speakers.

cparman · 06-15-2008, 10:24 AM

I have a set from custom auto sound. I think they sound good, but not a lot of bass. It took me about an hour or two to install them. I have been accused of getting carried away ( ask my wife ) , But I trimmed a litle bit, and I guess they would have just popped in. I fiddled around for a bit, and ended up putting a couple of nice stainless screws into them to make sure they will be in place and not rattle. Before I installed them for the last time I had decided on where the screws were going, and made a spacer that I glued behind the kick panel, so when I tightened the screws it would not crush the panel. NOW for me, I am thinking I am going to try and move the gas tank over to the right side of the truck a little and see if I can get to 6x9 or some small subs into the cavity where the jack should go and the same location on the drivers side. I am not going to let my 16 yr old have the only car in the driveway with a little thump!! I left them black fro now, but I might have them dyed to the interior color. Have not decided

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 07:06 PM

that's awesome cparman I like the idea of a lil sub or a 6x9 that sounds pretty sick. now i'm excited to buy me a set and get them put in that's going to be bad ass cause i think i'm going couple it with that custom auto sound head unit for our trucks that fits the stock radio hole but has the ipod connection and what not

exmonkeypunk · 06-15-2008, 07:10 PM

I have the LMC kick panels in my 72'. The speakers are garbage that come with it. It would be worth the money to either upgrade the order, or just go out and buy some better aftermarkets. I can't get over how crappy the ones that came with mine sound. This is probably because of my background with audio equipment though. The panels mount nicely with just a few screws, easy to take off and put back on.

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 07:15 PM

thanks monkeypunk but i think i'll stick with the empty enclosures then buy mine own speakers vs buying a more expensive set that has craptastic speakers in it just to ditch them and buy new anyway...thanks everyone for the help

06-14-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Kick Panel Speakers http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...D-681-1969.htm Anyone know how these fit in our trucks? Anyone bought any and have any feedback? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-14-2008, 10:11 PM	#2
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers no one's used these? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-14-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Kick Panel Speakers Never used them but I know of some that look MUCH better for just a tad more money. They also keep the vents I'll get a link and post it here. Edit: Here's a link http://www.pomonaclassifieds.com/index.php?a=2&b=791 I believe LUV2XCLR8 bought a set so you could PM him for more info. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting Last edited by BACKYARD88; 06-14-2008 at 10:32 PM.

06-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#4
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers right on...thanks mike. I appreciate it a ton __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#5
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Kick Panel Speakers I used some like those...they don't look bad but there are better ones out there

06-14-2008, 10:40 PM	#6
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers how hard is the install? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-14-2008, 10:46 PM	#7
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: Kick Panel Speakers Not the same ones, but definitely cool..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=265728&page=4 __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 06-14-2008 at 10:47 PM.

06-14-2008, 10:53 PM	#8
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers man those look good...think i might have to pick up a set of these bad boys just gotta decide which ones...cause i want them to be black or tan to match my interior just gotta figure out how to dye them Attached Images __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#9
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Kick Panel Speakers Easy to install..I just used some screw with the trim rings on them and in 10 mins they were installed

06-15-2008, 12:00 AM	#10
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Kick Panel Speakers What is the sound quality of these things? __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-15-2008, 12:02 AM	#11
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Kick Panel Speakers I actually replaced the speakers with some kenwood 3-way speakers

06-15-2008, 12:05 AM	#12
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers so 1971 you think I should go with the ones in my link then just put in some better speakers? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-15-2008, 12:07 AM	#13
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Kick Panel Speakers The truck shop has kick panel without the speaker in them for 69.00. This way you can put what you want in there. I am getting 2 sets. One set for each truck. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_042.html __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-15-2008, 12:11 AM	#14
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers thanks caminokid that's a money saver for sure __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-15-2008, 12:20 AM	#15
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Kick Panel Speakers No Problem. I looked for a long time for those kick panels. I didnt want to pay 130.00 to 140.00 for them with some cheap speaker in it. I figured 69.00 plus maybe 80.00 for a good set of speakers...I would come out ahead. Better then 130.00 plus 80.00 and end up tossing the cheap speakers. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"



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06-15-2008, 12:22 AM	#16
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers exactly...so where'd you screw it in at? cause i'm not wanting to be all tacky i want it to look clean and compliment the truck...plus can I dye those black to match my interior? and how do i do that? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-15-2008, 12:25 AM	#17
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Kick Panel Speakers I havent gotten mine yet. I ordered them wed. I had to go snail mail since I dont have a credit card. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-15-2008, 12:29 AM	#18
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers right on man. Let me know how you do it...if you're so inclined __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-15-2008, 12:30 AM	#19
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Kick Panel Speakers i have a set from lmc in mine, i really like them. __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

06-15-2008, 12:31 AM	#20
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers how much were they out of LMC? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-15-2008, 10:24 AM	#22
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Kick Panel Speakers I have a set from custom auto sound. I think they sound good, but not a lot of bass. It took me about an hour or two to install them. I have been accused of getting carried away ( ask my wife ) , But I trimmed a litle bit, and I guess they would have just popped in. I fiddled around for a bit, and ended up putting a couple of nice stainless screws into them to make sure they will be in place and not rattle. Before I installed them for the last time I had decided on where the screws were going, and made a spacer that I glued behind the kick panel, so when I tightened the screws it would not crush the panel. NOW for me, I am thinking I am going to try and move the gas tank over to the right side of the truck a little and see if I can get to 6x9 or some small subs into the cavity where the jack should go and the same location on the drivers side. I am not going to let my 16 yr old have the only car in the driveway with a little thump!! I left them black fro now, but I might have them dyed to the interior color. Have not decided Last edited by cparman; 06-15-2008 at 10:25 AM. Reason: added content

06-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#23
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers that's awesome cparman I like the idea of a lil sub or a 6x9 that sounds pretty sick. now i'm excited to buy me a set and get them put in that's going to be bad ass cause i think i'm going couple it with that custom auto sound head unit for our trucks that fits the stock radio hole but has the ipod connection and what not __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-15-2008, 07:10 PM	#24
exmonkeypunk Barrito Loco Diablo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Valley, Illinois Posts: 636	Re: Kick Panel Speakers I have the LMC kick panels in my 72'. The speakers are garbage that come with it. It would be worth the money to either upgrade the order, or just go out and buy some better aftermarkets. I can't get over how crappy the ones that came with mine sound. This is probably because of my background with audio equipment though. The panels mount nicely with just a few screws, easy to take off and put back on.

06-15-2008, 07:15 PM	#25
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Kick Panel Speakers thanks monkeypunk but i think i'll stick with the empty enclosures then buy mine own speakers vs buying a more expensive set that has craptastic speakers in it just to ditch them and buy new anyway...thanks everyone for the help __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

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