Kick Panel speaker enclosure questions

[Ackattack]

I wanted to get your opinions.

I'm getting ready to make some custom kick panel speaker enclosures. I read 2 FAQs on doing it. I also read about the clearance problems with the parking brake (mine is a pedal in my 68) and the bright light switch.

I also have a smoothed cowl, so the fresh air vents don't provide any air.

So I was thinking that by covering over the vent holes, that would allow me to move the larger speaker (6.5" or so) up into that area and avoid the other issues. My concern is that puts the speaker awefully high up in there and wonder if it will sound bad.

I was also thinking that assuming I run component speakers, with the tweater more out in the open, it won't hurt the sound too much.

So what do you all think?

[AceX]

Moving the speaker up higher will usually result in better sound provided there isn't anything blocking its path to the listener.

Having an exposed tweeter makes no difference really.

As far as the dimmer switch is concerned, I would change it out for a toggle switch or something like that

[tubbedII]

Any progress on this creation? I'm thinking of doing the same.

[mac72]

ackattack keeping the parking brake & putting a decent 6.5" component set will be tough. A good rule of thumb for kick panel speakers is to aim it at the center of the cab at head level. Like Acex stated a direct unobstructed past is the best. Heres a couple of pics of the ones I made but once again I'm not using a parking brake

[tommyd241]

^^^ Those kicks came out perfect! More pics please. As previously mentioned as long as the speakers have a clear unobstructed path to the center stage of the cab you will be golden.