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gonline71 · 07-07-2009, 11:28 AM

Unfortunately my painter was unwilling to patch the existing speaker holes in my doors. I "hate" the holes....especially since I do not have speakers in them. What I am looking for is opinions/options/suggestions as to how to best handle them. I don't have a finished pic of the door with me at work so I am including a couple to give you an idea. I have thought about carpet, but there isn't really a color match for my truck. Someone else suggested getting more of the blue material from my seat and custom make a cover.

Also, pics of finished idea would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Dark Knight · 07-07-2009, 12:52 PM

You could cut out some stainless steel sheet metal and have your painter airbrush the

onto them. Then, just screw the plates onto the doors. Just paint the bowtie the same shade of blue as your interior. That would really set it off.

mbgmike · 07-07-2009, 09:01 PM

You could always make some type of cover out of fiberglass or some type of composite. Use x-mas trees to hold them on.

mbgmike · 07-07-2009, 09:02 PM

You could always make some type of cover out of fiberglass or some type of composite. Use x-mas trees to hold them on.
We could always fabricate you one if you draw up what you wanted.

72BlckButy · 07-07-2009, 09:02 PM

Dare I say it... but there's always diamond plate.

westofb · 07-08-2009, 12:19 AM

get a piece of masonite, cut it to match the contour of the lower door, cover it with black carpet...black matches anything.

gonline71 · 07-08-2009, 12:11 PM

Thanks guys! I might take you up on the custom piece. My concern with black carpet is I am already dealing with the blue & white....I am afraid to add a third color.

Here is picture to better illustrate

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 02:03 PM

I don't think black would look to bad, since your carpet appears to be black from the picture. If not black, why not white?

Longhorn Man · 07-08-2009, 03:44 PM

hate me if you want... I'd cut the rear holes bigger and pop some 6X9s in there, and small speakers in the front holes.

gonline71 · 07-08-2009, 03:59 PM

No hating here. To be honest...i'd actually never thought of that idea. I was so hell bent on not wanting the holes at all. Funny thing is, my wife said, "oh just put speakers in them....who cares"....btw, she wants me to get rid of the truck to buy a 66' Nova...

Longhorn Man · 07-08-2009, 04:26 PM

I like the way she thinks... with the exception of the getting rid of it part.
If she had said in addition to... instead of getting rid of... then she'd be a total 100% KEEPER. (any sisters?)

I'm messin.
With the dash pad and carpet being black, i think I would just install the black carpet pieces... and if you install the speakers from the inside of the door, then the carpet won't bulge over the speakers.
It's a win win win.

gonline71 · 07-08-2009, 04:48 PM

She is a keeper anyway. I just too her and the truck to the show in Pismo. She loved it and we already signed up for next year.
I am not even close to being ready to get rid of the truck. Just got it back on the road.
I think your last suggestion makes the most sense...speakers inside the door and black carpet over...
Thanks!

**special-K** · 07-09-2009, 03:08 PM

I was thinking,"put speakers in,too."

gonline71 · 09-02-2009, 10:39 AM

I wanted to at least post what I decided.......consensus....speakers. It looks much better than those holes and the wife likes it as well.

Thanks for the feedback

mclairmo · 09-02-2009, 01:36 PM

Looks good. I think that was a good solution. These are not concours restored vehicles. They are supposed to be used and enjoyed. I see nothing wrong with speaker holes if they are being used for speakers.

07-07-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Lower door options Unfortunately my painter was unwilling to patch the existing speaker holes in my doors. I "hate" the holes....especially since I do not have speakers in them. What I am looking for is opinions/options/suggestions as to how to best handle them. I don't have a finished pic of the door with me at work so I am including a couple to give you an idea. I have thought about carpet, but there isn't really a color match for my truck. Someone else suggested getting more of the blue material from my seat and custom make a cover. Also, pics of finished idea would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Attached Images

07-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#2
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Lower door options You could cut out some stainless steel sheet metal and have your painter airbrush the onto them. Then, just screw the plates onto the doors. Just paint the bowtie the same shade of blue as your interior. That would really set it off. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

07-07-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Lower door options You could always make some type of cover out of fiberglass or some type of composite. Use x-mas trees to hold them on. Last edited by mbgmike; 07-07-2009 at 09:03 PM. Reason: duplicate

07-07-2009, 09:02 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Lower door options You could always make some type of cover out of fiberglass or some type of composite. Use x-mas trees to hold them on. We could always fabricate you one if you draw up what you wanted.

07-07-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lower door options Dare I say it... but there's always diamond plate. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-08-2009, 12:19 AM	#6
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Lower door options get a piece of masonite, cut it to match the contour of the lower door, cover it with black carpet...black matches anything.

07-08-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Lower door options Thanks guys! I might take you up on the custom piece. My concern with black carpet is I am already dealing with the blue & white....I am afraid to add a third color. Here is picture to better illustrate Attached Images Last edited by gonline71; 07-08-2009 at 12:23 PM.

07-08-2009, 02:03 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lower door options I don't think black would look to bad, since your carpet appears to be black from the picture. If not black, why not white? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-08-2009, 03:44 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Lower door options hate me if you want... I'd cut the rear holes bigger and pop some 6X9s in there, and small speakers in the front holes.

07-08-2009, 03:59 PM	#10
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Lower door options No hating here. To be honest...i'd actually never thought of that idea. I was so hell bent on not wanting the holes at all. Funny thing is, my wife said, "oh just put speakers in them....who cares"....btw, she wants me to get rid of the truck to buy a 66' Nova...

07-08-2009, 04:26 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Lower door options I like the way she thinks... with the exception of the getting rid of it part. If she had said in addition to... instead of getting rid of... then she'd be a total 100% KEEPER. (any sisters?) I'm messin. With the dash pad and carpet being black, i think I would just install the black carpet pieces... and if you install the speakers from the inside of the door, then the carpet won't bulge over the speakers. It's a win win win.

07-08-2009, 04:48 PM	#12
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Lower door options She is a keeper anyway. I just too her and the truck to the show in Pismo. She loved it and we already signed up for next year. I am not even close to being ready to get rid of the truck. Just got it back on the road. I think your last suggestion makes the most sense...speakers inside the door and black carpet over... Thanks!

07-09-2009, 03:08 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lower door options I was thinking,"put speakers in,too." __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-02-2009, 10:39 AM	#14
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Lower door options I wanted to at least post what I decided.......consensus....speakers. It looks much better than those holes and the wife likes it as well. Thanks for the feedback Attached Images

09-02-2009, 01:36 PM	#15
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Lower door options Looks good. I think that was a good solution. These are not concours restored vehicles. They are supposed to be used and enjoyed. I see nothing wrong with speaker holes if they are being used for speakers.



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