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Montierth · 08-15-2021, 11:06 PM

Was at home depot in roofing and found these. Decided to give them a try. Think it cost about $12 for both sides. There is writing at the bottom but figuring I may wrap them.

Montierth · 08-15-2021, 11:08 PM

They also have metal one but probably not deep enough for a speaker and would need to add a spacer ring.

CWW · 08-15-2021, 11:45 PM

I would never have thought of using sewer vent flashing for speakers

**53burb** · 08-15-2021, 11:51 PM

awesome idea!!

Are you still able to use the emergency/parking brake??

Montierth · 08-16-2021, 12:08 AM

I think I saw someone on here with same idea but 6 inch speakers fit perfect. I'll post pics once I get them finished and installed

Montierth · 08-16-2021, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 53burb

awesome idea!!

Are you still able to use the emergency/parking brake??

I will check this week but I don't use the ebrake and it isn't hooked up.

Caddylackn · 08-16-2021, 05:06 PM

That is a good idea, I hope it will clear the e-brake handle.

You may be able to move the e-brake handle over a few inches by relocating the mounting hardware.

slikside · 08-16-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CWW

I would never have thought of using sewer vent flashing for speakers

Me either…just make sure it hasn’t been “used” already!

Peanut74 · 08-16-2021, 10:19 PM

Interesting idea. Keep us posted on your progress. I will be interested to see if you go with the rubber one or the metal.

Blue GMC · 08-16-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut74

Interesting idea. Keep us posted on your progress. I will be interested to see if you go with the rubber one or the metal.

I would think the metal one would rate like a sob with any type of volume

Montierth · 08-17-2021, 01:22 AM

If I used the metal one then I would line it with kill mat. Right now I'm In the middle of prepping truck for rewire, new fuel pump and vintage air. Here is a pic with e brake pushed. Would probably clear with no or low profile speaker grill.

**Palf70Step** · 08-17-2021, 04:03 PM

Good idea. The thing looks great!

Husker · 08-17-2021, 09:16 PM

Great idea.
Ron

Caddylackn · 08-18-2021, 12:34 PM

I have one of those speaker kick panels you buy for way too much money. It only works with a shallow 6.5" speaker without the grill

Looks like you win the inventive genius award for the month.

Lethal Tendencies · 08-18-2021, 01:08 PM

Very Cool

**spmtamu11** · 08-18-2021, 01:48 PM

Awesome... Going to go buy a set tonight.

CWW · 08-18-2021, 01:59 PM

What size speaker are you using and what size pipe flashing are you using?

Montierth · 08-18-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CWW

What size speaker are you using and what size pipe flashing are you using?

Using this one: Kicker DSC650 DS Series 6.5" 4-Ohm Coaxial Speakers - Pair
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fits like it was made for it. After looking at it and thinking about it, it would be easy to cut the bottom off where the lettering is and lower the speaker to the floor which may give even more clearance for a speaker.

The plastic one number is CMIHB34 for a 4 inch. I cut out most of the rubber. It works really nice and gives a cushion to the speaker. Online shows $6.98
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gibralta...HB34/100319899

Would like to see what others try with this. I can think of a couple other ways to cut these to clear the brake.

61_FL_Apache · 08-18-2021, 02:32 PM

Very Flashy! Nice job!

**spmtamu11** · 08-18-2021, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Very Flashy! Nice job!

I see what you did there. Very punny...

spmartin11 · 08-19-2021, 01:26 PM

By no means perfect. But just bust out your orbital sander to get rid of the writing. Sanded the whole thing with an 80 grit disc. Will probably go back over with a 100 grit to clean it up.

Also, confirmed the parking brake will clear as well with a low profile screen. Will definitely have to move the brights though.

Montierth · 08-19-2021, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spmartin11

By no means perfect. But just bust out your orbital sander to get rid of the writing. Sanded the whole thing with an 80 grit disc. Will probably go back over with a 100 grit to clean it up.

Also, confirmed the parking brake will clear as well with a low profile screen. Will definitely have to move the brights though.

Looks clean. Are you going to wrap it? I like how you cut the top. I had already moved my brights. I actually can't remember the last time I used bright in any vehicles so not a big deal to me.

**spmtamu11** · 08-19-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Montierth

Looks clean. Are you going to wrap it? I like how you cut the top. I had already moved my brights. I actually can't remember the last time I used bright in any vehicles so not a big deal to me.

I'm going to see how I like it first and then will probably order some extra carpet when I replace mine in the next few months and then wrap it.

Ordered a set of these as well. Going to put down sound deadener/heat barrier with the carpet, but figured this would work in the meantime...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**68 C10 Driver** · 08-19-2021, 03:16 PM

Very ingenious idea.

Being sewer pipe flashing, does it make you radio sound like crap?

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Lethal Tendencies · 08-20-2021, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Very ingenious idea.

Being sewer pipe flashing, does it make you radio sound like crap?

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08-15-2021, 11:06 PM	#1
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Diy kick panel speaker Was at home depot in roofing and found these. Decided to give them a try. Think it cost about $12 for both sides. There is writing at the bottom but figuring I may wrap them. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

08-15-2021, 11:08 PM	#2
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: Diy kick panel speaker They also have metal one but probably not deep enough for a speaker and would need to add a spacer ring. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

08-15-2021, 11:45 PM	#3
CWW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Goodrich ND Posts: 55	Re: Diy kick panel speaker I would never have thought of using sewer vent flashing for speakers

08-15-2021, 11:51 PM	#4
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,005	Re: Diy kick panel speaker awesome idea!! Are you still able to use the emergency/parking brake??

08-16-2021, 12:08 AM	#5
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: Diy kick panel speaker I think I saw someone on here with same idea but 6 inch speakers fit perfect. I'll post pics once I get them finished and installed __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

08-16-2021, 05:06 PM	#7
Caddylackn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 171	Re: Diy kick panel speaker That is a good idea, I hope it will clear the e-brake handle. You may be able to move the e-brake handle over a few inches by relocating the mounting hardware. __________________ 1969 Custom Camper C20; Factree Air, 350/TH400/Dana 70U with C30 wheel cylinders, Disk brakes, H4 conversion, headlight relay mod, 3G 135 amp alternator. 7500 GVW

08-16-2021, 10:19 PM	#9
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 608	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Interesting idea. Keep us posted on your progress. I will be interested to see if you go with the rubber one or the metal. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

08-17-2021, 01:22 AM	#11
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: Diy kick panel speaker If I used the metal one then I would line it with kill mat. Right now I'm In the middle of prepping truck for rewire, new fuel pump and vintage air. Here is a pic with e brake pushed. Would probably clear with no or low profile speaker grill. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

08-17-2021, 04:03 PM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,858	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Good idea. The thing looks great! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-17-2021, 09:16 PM	#13
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Great idea. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

08-18-2021, 12:34 PM	#14
Caddylackn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 171	Re: Diy kick panel speaker I have one of those speaker kick panels you buy for way too much money. It only works with a shallow 6.5" speaker without the grill Looks like you win the inventive genius award for the month. __________________ 1969 Custom Camper C20; Factree Air, 350/TH400/Dana 70U with C30 wheel cylinders, Disk brakes, H4 conversion, headlight relay mod, 3G 135 amp alternator. 7500 GVW

08-18-2021, 01:08 PM	#15
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Very Cool

08-18-2021, 01:48 PM	#16
spmtamu11 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 57	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Awesome... Going to go buy a set tonight.

08-18-2021, 01:59 PM	#17
CWW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Goodrich ND Posts: 55	Re: Diy kick panel speaker What size speaker are you using and what size pipe flashing are you using?

08-18-2021, 02:32 PM	#19
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Very Flashy! Nice job! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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08-19-2021, 01:26 PM	#21
spmartin11 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 4	Re: Diy kick panel speaker By no means perfect. But just bust out your orbital sander to get rid of the writing. Sanded the whole thing with an 80 grit disc. Will probably go back over with a 100 grit to clean it up. Also, confirmed the parking brake will clear as well with a low profile screen. Will definitely have to move the brights though. Attached Images

08-19-2021, 03:16 PM	#24
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 636	Re: Diy kick panel speaker Very ingenious idea. Being sewer pipe flashing, does it make you radio sound like crap? ��

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