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Jemost 72 · 08-11-2003, 01:58 AM

I've found them with the standard speakers and the deluxe speakers....does anyone sell them without speakers..just the empty speaker holes?

Hotrod70C10 · 08-11-2003, 02:09 AM

gmc paul has them... that's where i got mine.

Lippyp · 08-11-2003, 03:15 AM

Make sure that the speakers you want to put into them will fit before you buy them. From reading around I understand that they are quite shallow and you may find that there is not enough mounting depth for really good quality speakers. I am going to make my own fibreglass pods to mount some JBL 4 inchers on the kicks later this year.

greasemonkey · 08-11-2003, 12:45 PM

What lippyp said- make sure the speakers you want will fit in the pod- they are made shallow probably to make more footroom and so they won't stick way out in the cab. I bought mine from Wes www.classicheartbeat.com

dropped_71chevy · 08-11-2003, 03:18 PM

Did anybody else have to move their dimmer switch to install these?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-11-2003, 05:17 PM

What about e-brake pedal it will crash with the speaker!
Also had to move dimmer switch.

greasemonkey · 08-11-2003, 07:55 PM

ebrake isn't as big of a deal as it sounds. Just drill a hole on the dash lip underneath and move the whole front of the assembly over an inch or so maybe less. You don't even have to screw with where it attaches to the firewall. Mine was made more difficult because I have this trailer brake assembly under the dash, but I still have sufficient room for the release handle.

Jemost 72 · 08-12-2003, 03:11 AM

Thanks for info, I'll check on sizes. Does anyone have any other options..other than cutting metal or door panels?

Lippyp · 08-12-2003, 05:50 AM

I would consider making some custom pods from fibreglass. I'm going to have a go at this myself, probably this winter as I plan on redoing my interior then. Below are some links that may help, ignore the actual cars shown it's the principle that counts!

http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...d=27344&page=6

http://www.elitecaraudio.com/install...ages/index.php

http://www.sounddomain.com/member_pa...page_id=164608

http://ww2.esn.net/jbw/kicks/kicks.htm

Jemost 72 · 08-14-2003, 03:49 AM

Thanks for the links Lippyp, I found some pods like those on Crutchfield site-Q-logic universal pods for $120, but they are for 5 1/4 speakers..I was hoping for 6 1/2's. BTT once more for any other products?

08-11-2003, 01:58 AM	#1
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	Kick panel speaker assembly I've found them with the standard speakers and the deluxe speakers....does anyone sell them without speakers..just the empty speaker holes? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

08-11-2003, 02:09 AM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	gmc paul has them... that's where i got mine. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-11-2003, 03:15 AM	#3
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Make sure that the speakers you want to put into them will fit before you buy them. From reading around I understand that they are quite shallow and you may find that there is not enough mounting depth for really good quality speakers. I am going to make my own fibreglass pods to mount some JBL 4 inchers on the kicks later this year. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

08-11-2003, 12:45 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	What lippyp said- make sure the speakers you want will fit in the pod- they are made shallow probably to make more footroom and so they won't stick way out in the cab. I bought mine from Wes www.classicheartbeat.com __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

08-11-2003, 05:17 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	What about e-brake pedal it will crash with the speaker! Also had to move dimmer switch. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-11-2003, 03:18 PM	#5
dropped_71chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 198	Did anybody else have to move their dimmer switch to install these?

08-11-2003, 07:55 PM	#7
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	ebrake isn't as big of a deal as it sounds. Just drill a hole on the dash lip underneath and move the whole front of the assembly over an inch or so maybe less. You don't even have to screw with where it attaches to the firewall. Mine was made more difficult because I have this trailer brake assembly under the dash, but I still have sufficient room for the release handle. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

08-12-2003, 03:11 AM	#8
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	Thanks for info, I'll check on sizes. Does anyone have any other options..other than cutting metal or door panels? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

08-12-2003, 05:50 AM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I would consider making some custom pods from fibreglass. I'm going to have a go at this myself, probably this winter as I plan on redoing my interior then. Below are some links that may help, ignore the actual cars shown it's the principle that counts! http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...d=27344&page=6 http://www.elitecaraudio.com/install...ages/index.php http://www.sounddomain.com/member_pa...page_id=164608 http://ww2.esn.net/jbw/kicks/kicks.htm __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

08-14-2003, 03:49 AM	#10
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	Thanks for the links Lippyp, I found some pods like those on Crutchfield site-Q-logic universal pods for $120, but they are for 5 1/4 speakers..I was hoping for 6 1/2's. BTT once more for any other products? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350



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