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SRVBLUES64 · 10-11-2010, 10:12 PM

can any body show me how to make custom kick panels in my 66 c10?

protrash64 · 10-11-2010, 11:24 PM

Yes. I use a set of plastic panels sold for our trucks to create a backing board. In these pics I am re-doing my first set. Make a mount ring for your speaker and then glue it in place at your desired angle. I then used two old t-shirts and stretched them over the boards and stapled them to the rear. Then soak with fibreglass resin until they are built up and solid. Proceed with body fillers and paint as desired.

If your into small projects, these are fun to make. I havent installed these yet as I am redoing my 'burb.

protrash64 · 10-11-2010, 11:25 PM

...bodywork and paint. Or they can be upholstered.

ol_skool_chevy · 10-11-2010, 11:32 PM

I tried it once.....it was ok but I tried to leave the vents in and added speakers....it all went ok till i tried to cover them in vinyl fabric....i could not get it to stretch and shrink...it just didnt form well...I think I just used too heavy a vinyl fabric...I would use something more flexable next time...
I ended up junking mine..
PROTRASH did a nice job on his

jonathan-m · 10-12-2010, 08:08 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230578

protrash64 · 10-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

I tried it once.....it was ok but I tried to leave the vents in and added speakers....it all went ok till i tried to cover them in vinyl fabric....i could not get it to stretch and shrink...it just didnt form well...I think I just used too heavy a vinyl fabric...I would use something more flexable next time...
I ended up junking mine..
PROTRASH did a nice job on his

thanx ol skool.........thats why I painted mine

. I'm not an upholstery guy by any stretch!!

jess66chevy · 10-13-2010, 05:46 PM

Cool idea! Now Im going to do that! Looks easy......

10-11-2010, 10:12 PM	#1
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	custom kick panels can any body show me how to make custom kick panels in my 66 c10?

10-11-2010, 11:24 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: custom kick panels Yes. I use a set of plastic panels sold for our trucks to create a backing board. In these pics I am re-doing my first set. Make a mount ring for your speaker and then glue it in place at your desired angle. I then used two old t-shirts and stretched them over the boards and stapled them to the rear. Then soak with fibreglass resin until they are built up and solid. Proceed with body fillers and paint as desired. If your into small projects, these are fun to make. I havent installed these yet as I am redoing my 'burb. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-11-2010, 11:25 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: custom kick panels ...bodywork and paint. Or they can be upholstered. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-11-2010, 11:32 PM	#4
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: custom kick panels I tried it once.....it was ok but I tried to leave the vents in and added speakers....it all went ok till i tried to cover them in vinyl fabric....i could not get it to stretch and shrink...it just didnt form well...I think I just used too heavy a vinyl fabric...I would use something more flexable next time... I ended up junking mine.. PROTRASH did a nice job on his __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

10-12-2010, 08:08 AM	#5
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: custom kick panels http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230578 __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

10-13-2010, 05:46 PM	#7
jess66chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: glendale, az Posts: 192	Re: custom kick panels Cool idea! Now Im going to do that! Looks easy......



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