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ayres311 · 03-29-2011, 06:29 PM

I have an 87 SWB and it came with no stock radio nor factory speakers in it. Found that to be odd being that is has a/c and no radio. Anyway I am adding a stereo system into the truck by removing the block out plate on the dash where the radio would normally install and I wanted to add some 6 1/2 componet kick panel speakers. I have found the kick panels for this truck through Q-logic and my question is if any body has this type of set up and if they are happy with the way the speakers sound inside the cab? I am also building a center console box to house a 12 inch jl sub that may also house two more 6 1/2 speakers as well. I wanted to know if anybody had any ideas for this type of single cab set up other than making 6 1/2 into the center console box due to the limited space behind the bucket seat? thank you guys as always for any help.

bigblock73 · 03-29-2011, 09:01 PM

Kick panel enclosures work very well, lots of guys here have them. if you want to run 6x9's in the rear cab corners, click the lin in my signature, I make and sell them.

willstruck · 03-29-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Kick panel enclosures work very well, lots of guys here have them. if you want to run 6x9's in the rear cab corners, click the lin in my signature, I make and sell them.

I've been designing a part like yours, but holds 2 6.5"s in each one... since I already have 2 pairs of them.

81ShrtBox · 03-29-2011, 09:21 PM

I cut the doors and put a pair of MB Quart 6x9's in each door with a 4ch amp.

5x7 and a pair of 3 1/2 in the dash with a set of tweeters, it rocks

AceX · 03-29-2011, 10:23 PM

I'm running custom kick panels in my '85 along with custom lower door panels and three (3) sets of 6.5" components. the kicks deliver alot of impact up front and move the 'image' where it needs to be. Placing the tweeters up high in the dash corners will bring them out much more than in the kicks, but can also cause them to be rather overpowering. For the sub, build the console to fire against the back wall as this should help give a bit more impact to your eardrums...

ayres311 · 03-29-2011, 10:28 PM

thanks for all the suggestions guys it is much appreicated!

pig rig · 03-30-2011, 12:06 AM

my o'l budy campy did a little wright up on the kick panel speaker install on here I'll look for the link for you

I had them in my s10 blazer and was real happy with them. so them I bought a set for my crew cab but havent used them yet.

03-29-2011, 06:29 PM	#1
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Kick panel speaker questions??? I have an 87 SWB and it came with no stock radio nor factory speakers in it. Found that to be odd being that is has a/c and no radio. Anyway I am adding a stereo system into the truck by removing the block out plate on the dash where the radio would normally install and I wanted to add some 6 1/2 componet kick panel speakers. I have found the kick panels for this truck through Q-logic and my question is if any body has this type of set up and if they are happy with the way the speakers sound inside the cab? I am also building a center console box to house a 12 inch jl sub that may also house two more 6 1/2 speakers as well. I wanted to know if anybody had any ideas for this type of single cab set up other than making 6 1/2 into the center console box due to the limited space behind the bucket seat? thank you guys as always for any help.

03-29-2011, 09:01 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Kick panel speaker questions??? Kick panel enclosures work very well, lots of guys here have them. if you want to run 6x9's in the rear cab corners, click the lin in my signature, I make and sell them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-29-2011, 09:21 PM	#4
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Kick panel speaker questions??? I cut the doors and put a pair of MB Quart 6x9's in each door with a 4ch amp. 5x7 and a pair of 3 1/2 in the dash with a set of tweeters, it rocks __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build Last edited by 81ShrtBox; 03-29-2011 at 09:22 PM.

03-29-2011, 10:23 PM	#5
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Kick panel speaker questions??? I'm running custom kick panels in my '85 along with custom lower door panels and three (3) sets of 6.5" components. the kicks deliver alot of impact up front and move the 'image' where it needs to be. Placing the tweeters up high in the dash corners will bring them out much more than in the kicks, but can also cause them to be rather overpowering. For the sub, build the console to fire against the back wall as this should help give a bit more impact to your eardrums... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

03-29-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Re: Kick panel speaker questions??? thanks for all the suggestions guys it is much appreicated!

03-30-2011, 12:06 AM	#7
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Kick panel speaker questions??? my o'l budy campy did a little wright up on the kick panel speaker install on here I'll look for the link for you I had them in my s10 blazer and was real happy with them. so them I bought a set for my crew cab but havent used them yet. __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

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