How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chrohm · 10-07-2011, 06:00 PM

I'm thinking about buying the kick panels from the 73-87 store:

once I cut the hole for the speaker, etc...how are you guys mounting the speakers to the side of interior? or is the kick panel strong enough to hold them in alone?

thanks

donut · 10-07-2011, 09:23 PM

I've never used them but I do know you can P.M. Chris (Captkaos) and ask him.

flamingbig10 · 10-08-2011, 12:27 AM

with heavy duty Velcro

1LowToy · 10-08-2011, 08:49 AM

Is there a link to those panels? I'm going to be changing out my interior this weekend. Like the Velcro idea too. I need a link or two for my wife to go shopping for my BDay.

chrohm · 10-08-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Is there a link to those panels? I'm going to be changing out my interior this weekend. Like the Velcro idea too. I need a link or two for my wife to go shopping for my BDay.

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...y_Code=7387INT

juiceman650 · 10-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Are you asking how does the kick panel stay in place? Or is the kick panel enough to support the weight of the speaker? If its the second question, the panel will support the weight of the speaker. I had a custom set of speaker pods made out of ABS plastic that mount to my doors. I simply placed my 6.5 inch speaker in the pod, screwed the speaker in, and mounted the whole assembly to the door using self-tapping screws.
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tucsonjwt · 10-08-2011, 06:15 PM

For stock speakers, just cut a hole in the kick panel and install.

76stepsidechevy · 10-08-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

For stock speakers, just cut a hole in the kick panel and install.

How does that sound set up like that? I'm about to do the same and since I don't have full kick panels like you I guess I can just weld up the hole if I don't like it. The speakers I got have tweeters that can be aimed so I think that should help, I also picked up some of those xtc foam baffles to keep the back of the speakers dry.

tucsonjwt · 10-08-2011, 08:31 PM

This only works with stock type speakers - fairly shallow depth to that kick panel area. The speaker magnet is very close to the sheet metal there, and you can feel the magnetic attraction when you install them. Still, they sound fine to me, but I do not have an extra amp or boom blaster. (I am half deaf though

)
I built speaker boxes for the rear corners. They sound good also.

76stepsidechevy · 10-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Nice, I built some boxes for 6x9s in the corners as well but the highs are fairly muffled by the seat. I do have a sub box with 3 shallow mount kicker 10s in it behind the seat which really overpowers the highs even with it turned almost all the way down so that was why I was looking to add another set of speakers. My truck only had the hole for the single 4x10 in the dash and I made a plate to hold 2 4" speakers there but its just not enough to keep up with the bottom end.

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-09-2011, 01:38 PM

I used 3 self tapping screws on each pod - one in each corner - that were long enough to go all the way thru the kick panel and bite into the metal to secure mine.

10-07-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
chrohm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: longview, texas Posts: 28	How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? I'm thinking about buying the kick panels from the 73-87 store: once I cut the hole for the speaker, etc...how are you guys mounting the speakers to the side of interior? or is the kick panel strong enough to hold them in alone? thanks

10-07-2011, 09:23 PM	#2
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? I've never used them but I do know you can P.M. Chris (Captkaos) and ask him. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

10-08-2011, 12:27 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? with heavy duty Velcro __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-08-2011, 08:49 AM	#4
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? Is there a link to those panels? I'm going to be changing out my interior this weekend. Like the Velcro idea too. I need a link or two for my wife to go shopping for my BDay.

10-08-2011, 04:59 PM	#6
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? Are you asking how does the kick panel stay in place? Or is the kick panel enough to support the weight of the speaker? If its the second question, the panel will support the weight of the speaker. I had a custom set of speaker pods made out of ABS plastic that mount to my doors. I simply placed my 6.5 inch speaker in the pod, screwed the speaker in, and mounted the whole assembly to the door using self-tapping screws. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1975 Chevy Cheyenne w/ v8 350 and TH350 Siverado interior Fleetside bed aka "The Beast" aka "Cheyerado"

10-08-2011, 06:15 PM	#7
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? For stock speakers, just cut a hole in the kick panel and install. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 08:31 PM	#9
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? This only works with stock type speakers - fairly shallow depth to that kick panel area. The speaker magnet is very close to the sheet metal there, and you can feel the magnetic attraction when you install them. Still, they sound fine to me, but I do not have an extra amp or boom blaster. (I am half deaf though) I built speaker boxes for the rear corners. They sound good also. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 09:17 PM	#10
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? Nice, I built some boxes for 6x9s in the corners as well but the highs are fairly muffled by the seat. I do have a sub box with 3 shallow mount kicker 10s in it behind the seat which really overpowers the highs even with it turned almost all the way down so that was why I was looking to add another set of speakers. My truck only had the hole for the single 4x10 in the dash and I made a plate to hold 2 4" speakers there but its just not enough to keep up with the bottom end.

10-09-2011, 01:38 PM	#11
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: How do I mount speakers behind kick panels? I used 3 self tapping screws on each pod - one in each corner - that were long enough to go all the way thru the kick panel and bite into the metal to secure mine. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade



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