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ARAMP1 · 04-03-2006, 06:19 PM

I got a set of Q-Forms kick panel replacements and I’m having a bit of trouble with the install.

On the drivers side, the parking brake pedal is WAY too close and hits the speaker. I’ve thought about moving it over about two inches to clear.

On the passenger’s side, there’s the cold air vent. I have a Silverado with the deluxe interior and I figured that I could just use the base model vent because it doesn’t have an attached kick panel. Well, I bought a base model vent and it is just too big. I’m wanting to know how anyone modified the Q-Forms panel or the stock panel to make these work.

Please help!

ARAMP1 · 04-03-2006, 10:27 PM

TTT...anyone?

piecesparts · 04-03-2006, 10:44 PM

Close up the air vent and forget it, and move the brake pedal, or get a hand brake to replace it. It should work

**swervin ervin** · 04-03-2006, 11:09 PM

I have Q-forms and didn't have any problems installing them. Do you have the correct year forms for your truck?

ARAMP1 · 04-03-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by swervin ervin

I have Q-forms and didn't have any problems installing them. Do you have the correct year forms for your truck?

Interesting. How did you do the passenger side vent? Got any pics? I'll probably just cut the origional one out and go from there. I decided to re-check and I got part number QL-K1006 which is supposed to be for 80-91 truck and I've got a 90 (crew cab) My truck should be same as the blazer/suburban (and the same as you're 85) which is what these fit.

**swervin ervin** · 04-04-2006, 12:09 AM

Yeah, the K1006 is what I have. Do you have a AC truck. These forms are designed to work with the AC vent, not the regular pull open vent. I think. As for the park brake hitting, you might need to adjust your cables so the pedal doesn't go so low. I can set my brake and the pedal is right above the form or grille without hitting. If I push down really hard, yes it would hit some.

I didn't need to modify anything to make them work. Just dyed them to match my interior color (which is black like my forms were), installed my speakers and put them in.

ARAMP1 · 04-04-2006, 12:36 AM

What did you do with the vent on the passenger side?

Yeah, I have AC. The vent is the same, except the AC trucks had a vacuum operated vent and the non-AC trucks had a pull knob. The kickpanels were the same (although if you had AC, and hence the vacuum operated vent, you got a chrome button to snap in the hole where the bull knob would go.

You can see in the first pic there is the base model vent on top and the deluxe model vent (with kickpanel) on bottom and the Q-Form on the left. The next picture is of the Q Form on top of the stock panel. They really don't line up.

chevyjr73 · 04-04-2006, 11:16 AM

i didn't have any problems installing my kickpanels at all. i did have the same problem with the parking brake hitting the speaker. my solution was to remove the piece of rubber off the parking brake foot lever and it gives just enough room to slide by. hope they work out for ya.

ARAMP1 · 04-04-2006, 03:01 PM

Hey CHEVYJR73,
It looks like you installed the Q-Form kick panel OVER the stock kickpanel. Am I right? Did you do it that way on both sides?

chevyjr73 · 04-04-2006, 06:46 PM

yes i installed mine over the stock kickpanels

chevyjr73 · 04-04-2006, 06:51 PM

just to be sure i went on qlogic's website and the installation instructions for the kickpanels do in fact say that they are installed overtop of the factory kickpanels.

ARAMP1 · 04-04-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyjr73

just to be sure i went on qlogic's website and the installation instructions for the kickpanels do in fact say that they are installed overtop of the factory kickpanels.

Damn, they sure as hell are supposed to go on top! Wow! Thanks! I don't know what I'm going to do now. Here's a pic of 84PUMPKIN's panel that is against the metal.

dx2995 · 04-04-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ARAMP1

Damn, they sure as hell are supposed to go on top! Wow! Thanks! I don't know what I'm going to do now. Here's a pic of 84PUMPKIN's panel that is against the metal.

Were did he get that kick panel?

SmittySmith · 04-05-2006, 02:58 PM

Is there any way you could put an offset bushing on the top of the emergency brake pedal to give it some offset, maybe 1/2 inch or what it needs to clear. That way you could keep the stock pedal, or you might could mod the pedal arm with a z-bend to give you the clearance... just some thoughts.

~Smitty

ARAMP1 · 04-04-2006, 11:56 PM

Well, I really don't like the way they fit over the stock kick panels, so I've decided to mount the driverside Q-Form directly to the metal. The problem with the passenger side is the vent. I've modified the origional panel to use only the vent and I'll mount the Q-Form directly to the metal. Here is a pic of the before and after (and painted)

obsesive23 · 04-05-2006, 01:25 AM

Looks good

dx2995 · 04-05-2006, 04:46 PM

What size speaker will the kick panels hold?

ARAMP1 · 04-05-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dx2995

What size speaker will the kick panels hold?

Definitely NOT a 6.25" speaker. See here.

phantom dually · 04-05-2006, 11:36 PM

Most Q forms will hold a 5.25" max. Add some sound deadner behind the panels to get better midbass.

ARAMP1 · 04-06-2006, 12:50 AM

Well, I re-welded the parking brake pedal over to the right. It moved about an inch! I'm waiting for the paint to dry right now, but that should help with the clearance issues.

PHOENIX · 06-22-2006, 06:20 PM

I found this searching. Any updated pictures of the install?

TEAM THC · 06-22-2006, 07:42 PM

Those Look Good! How Do They Sound?

nickz84 · 06-30-2006, 08:58 PM

I have a 1979 gmc heavy half is that considered a c1500? because I cant fid any kick panels for it anywhere its a 2wd shortbox I havent got any clue what it's classified as cause the heavy half throws me and everyone else I ask off when im looking for parts and stuff

magnethead · 07-04-2006, 03:50 AM

i'd imagine it falls as a normal half ton- only the suspension and axles are different (i was told a heavy half is a half ton with 3/4 ton running gear)

**Captkaos** · 07-06-2006, 04:35 PM

A "heavy Half" is a C1500 or C10 1/2T truck with 3/4T rear leaf springs. As far as interior pieces go, they are all the same...

04-03-2006, 06:19 PM	#1
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! I got a set of Q-Forms kick panel replacements and I’m having a bit of trouble with the install. On the drivers side, the parking brake pedal is WAY too close and hits the speaker. I’ve thought about moving it over about two inches to clear. On the passenger’s side, there’s the cold air vent. I have a Silverado with the deluxe interior and I figured that I could just use the base model vent because it doesn’t have an attached kick panel. Well, I bought a base model vent and it is just too big. I’m wanting to know how anyone modified the Q-Forms panel or the stock panel to make these work. Please help!

04-03-2006, 10:27 PM	#2
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! TTT...anyone?

04-03-2006, 10:44 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Close up the air vent and forget it, and move the brake pedal, or get a hand brake to replace it. It should work

04-03-2006, 11:09 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! I have Q-forms and didn't have any problems installing them. Do you have the correct year forms for your truck? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-04-2006, 12:09 AM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Yeah, the K1006 is what I have. Do you have a AC truck. These forms are designed to work with the AC vent, not the regular pull open vent. I think. As for the park brake hitting, you might need to adjust your cables so the pedal doesn't go so low. I can set my brake and the pedal is right above the form or grille without hitting. If I push down really hard, yes it would hit some. I didn't need to modify anything to make them work. Just dyed them to match my interior color (which is black like my forms were), installed my speakers and put them in.

04-04-2006, 12:36 AM	#7
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! What did you do with the vent on the passenger side? Yeah, I have AC. The vent is the same, except the AC trucks had a vacuum operated vent and the non-AC trucks had a pull knob. The kickpanels were the same (although if you had AC, and hence the vacuum operated vent, you got a chrome button to snap in the hole where the bull knob would go. You can see in the first pic there is the base model vent on top and the deluxe model vent (with kickpanel) on bottom and the Q-Form on the left. The next picture is of the Q Form on top of the stock panel. They really don't line up. Attached Images

04-04-2006, 11:16 AM	#8
chevyjr73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chesapeake,virginia Posts: 117	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! i didn't have any problems installing my kickpanels at all. i did have the same problem with the parking brake hitting the speaker. my solution was to remove the piece of rubber off the parking brake foot lever and it gives just enough room to slide by. hope they work out for ya. Attached Images

04-04-2006, 03:01 PM	#9
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Hey CHEVYJR73, It looks like you installed the Q-Form kick panel OVER the stock kickpanel. Am I right? Did you do it that way on both sides?

04-04-2006, 06:46 PM	#10
chevyjr73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chesapeake,virginia Posts: 117	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! yes i installed mine over the stock kickpanels

04-04-2006, 06:51 PM	#11
chevyjr73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chesapeake,virginia Posts: 117	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! just to be sure i went on qlogic's website and the installation instructions for the kickpanels do in fact say that they are installed overtop of the factory kickpanels.

04-05-2006, 02:58 PM	#14
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Is there any way you could put an offset bushing on the top of the emergency brake pedal to give it some offset, maybe 1/2 inch or what it needs to clear. That way you could keep the stock pedal, or you might could mod the pedal arm with a z-bend to give you the clearance... just some thoughts. ~Smitty

04-04-2006, 11:56 PM	#15
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Well, I really don't like the way they fit over the stock kick panels, so I've decided to mount the driverside Q-Form directly to the metal. The problem with the passenger side is the vent. I've modified the origional panel to use only the vent and I'll mount the Q-Form directly to the metal. Here is a pic of the before and after (and painted) Attached Images

04-05-2006, 01:25 AM	#16
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Looks good __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

04-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#17
dx2995 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 3	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! What size speaker will the kick panels hold? __________________ 1986 Chevy Short Wide. 305 engine. Power Everything. ( My kids Truck) 2004 Corvette Z06 2005 Ford Crew Cab F350 King Ranch 4x4 2003 Gmc Denali 2002 Ford Focus

04-05-2006, 11:36 PM	#19
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04-06-2006, 12:50 AM	#20
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! Well, I re-welded the parking brake pedal over to the right. It moved about an inch! I'm waiting for the paint to dry right now, but that should help with the clearance issues. Attached Images

06-22-2006, 06:20 PM	#21
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! I found this searching. Any updated pictures of the install? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-22-2006, 07:42 PM	#22
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06-30-2006, 08:58 PM	#23
nickz84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas.Nv Posts: 11	Re: PLEASE HELP With Q-Forms Kick Panels! I have a 1979 gmc heavy half is that considered a c1500? because I cant fid any kick panels for it anywhere its a 2wd shortbox I havent got any clue what it's classified as cause the heavy half throws me and everyone else I ask off when im looking for parts and stuff

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