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craigger007 · 07-30-2011, 02:49 PM

I've started ordering stereo parts today and I'm trying to come up with a speaker solution in the front that won't take cutting metal. I have the bolts to hang an oem-style speaker if I wanted, but I've always thought that looked a bit goofy. Is there anything else besides the LMC kickpanels that I should know about?

I've never done fiberglass before. Is it easy?

Rochlow · 07-30-2011, 10:47 PM

I am going to build some fiberglass kickpanels for a 6 1/2" and a tweeter and then hide a sub in a center console.
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gray420 · 08-01-2011, 10:23 AM

If you search there are 2 threads on here that give step by step instructions for how to do fiberglass kick panels. It doesn't look too hard.

tubbedII · 08-01-2011, 11:21 AM

Here's a good one on this board http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=141614, and the rest of the web is also good since it's all the same concept. I've never worked with fiberglass before either, but I finally got components for my blazer and hope to attempt this in the near future.

craigger007 · 08-01-2011, 01:24 PM

Thanx for that link. Searching on this forum is requires a lot of wading through other stuff at times it seems. I think temporarily I will go with the kickpanels from LMC just so I can have something to listen to. Learning this fiberglass stuff seems like a good winter project in the garage.

tubbedII · 08-01-2011, 02:06 PM

I get the thought, however, I personally don't care for LMC's kicks. Even though I've never heard them personally, the inferior speaker and plastic molding to me is a waste of money. I like a somewhat premium sound system in my rides though, so this area for me is where I tend to spend more money.

Rochlow · 08-01-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by craigger007

Thanx for that link. Searching on this forum is requires a lot of wading through other stuff at times it seems. I think temporarily I will go with the kickpanels from LMC just so I can have something to listen to. Learning this fiberglass stuff seems like a good winter project in the garage.

if you want to wait a bit. I might make a few extra sets and sell them..

gray420 · 08-02-2011, 12:38 PM

Rochlow - If you make some I would be interested in a set

Rochlow · 08-02-2011, 12:46 PM

What size speaker do you plan to run and are you going to do coiaxle or compenent.

gray420 · 08-03-2011, 07:01 PM

6.5 component - Sorry for the highjack...

Rochlow · 08-03-2011, 08:24 PM

If guys give me roughly a month - month and half, overtime at work should be coming to an end. And I can dedicate time to building a few sets to see how they go. I've built fiberglass panels before back in my IASCA days, so I have a game plan down.
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tubbedII · 08-04-2011, 12:31 PM

What's IASCA?

Rochlow · 08-04-2011, 05:15 PM

International auto sound challenge association. I use to compete in stereo contest through out the northeast
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65malibu · 08-04-2011, 05:29 PM

joining in on the highjack....sorry about that.

when you do make them, how much are you asking for a set?

Rochlow · 08-04-2011, 05:42 PM

I'm not sure at this point. I know I have to order so MDF rings which are roughly $25 a pair and some other materials. I'm think roughly $250-$300 a pair without speakers in primer. I have a friend that paints and can match the color of your truck for additional cost
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07-30-2011, 02:49 PM	#1
craigger007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 20	LMC kickpanels or are there other options? I've started ordering stereo parts today and I'm trying to come up with a speaker solution in the front that won't take cutting metal. I have the bolts to hang an oem-style speaker if I wanted, but I've always thought that looked a bit goofy. Is there anything else besides the LMC kickpanels that I should know about? I've never done fiberglass before. Is it easy? Last edited by craigger007; 07-30-2011 at 02:56 PM.

07-30-2011, 10:47 PM	#2
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? I am going to build some fiberglass kickpanels for a 6 1/2" and a tweeter and then hide a sub in a center console. Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
gray420 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Right by the beach Posts: 32	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? If you search there are 2 threads on here that give step by step instructions for how to do fiberglass kick panels. It doesn't look too hard.

08-01-2011, 11:21 AM	#4
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? Here's a good one on this board http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=141614, and the rest of the web is also good since it's all the same concept. I've never worked with fiberglass before either, but I finally got components for my blazer and hope to attempt this in the near future. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-01-2011, 01:24 PM	#5
craigger007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 20	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? Thanx for that link. Searching on this forum is requires a lot of wading through other stuff at times it seems. I think temporarily I will go with the kickpanels from LMC just so I can have something to listen to. Learning this fiberglass stuff seems like a good winter project in the garage.

08-01-2011, 02:06 PM	#6
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? I get the thought, however, I personally don't care for LMC's kicks. Even though I've never heard them personally, the inferior speaker and plastic molding to me is a waste of money. I like a somewhat premium sound system in my rides though, so this area for me is where I tend to spend more money. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-02-2011, 12:38 PM	#8
gray420 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Right by the beach Posts: 32	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? Rochlow - If you make some I would be interested in a set

08-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#9
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? What size speaker do you plan to run and are you going to do coiaxle or compenent.

08-03-2011, 07:01 PM	#10
gray420 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Right by the beach Posts: 32	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? 6.5 component - Sorry for the highjack...

08-03-2011, 08:24 PM	#11
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? If guys give me roughly a month - month and half, overtime at work should be coming to an end. And I can dedicate time to building a few sets to see how they go. I've built fiberglass panels before back in my IASCA days, so I have a game plan down. Posted via Mobile Device

08-04-2011, 12:31 PM	#12
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? What's IASCA? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-04-2011, 05:15 PM	#13
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? International auto sound challenge association. I use to compete in stereo contest through out the northeast Posted via Mobile Device

08-04-2011, 05:29 PM	#14
65malibu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: midland tx Posts: 41	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? joining in on the highjack....sorry about that. when you do make them, how much are you asking for a set?

08-04-2011, 05:42 PM	#15
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: LMC kickpanels or are there other options? I'm not sure at this point. I know I have to order so MDF rings which are roughly $25 a pair and some other materials. I'm think roughly $250-$300 a pair without speakers in primer. I have a friend that paints and can match the color of your truck for additional cost Posted via Mobile Device

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