Cut the doors or Kickpanels?

[Captkaos]

This is what we have now which is a bolt in for non-Silverado trucks...

It is linked previously above...

I was told the mock set would be here in a week, and then they are going to start on another piece for me...

[75sierraclassic]

What would the max speaker size be for the Silverado specific version?

[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by 75sierraclassic

Here's the pod I made. It is only a 4" speaker, which I used to try and keep as much foot room as possible. I wish I would have done a 6.5" though, the 4" doesn't do much for mid range and bass. I left the plastic kick panel in place and made the pod to fit over it.

That is exactly what I am thinkging about doing. I want to put 5" component speakers in mine. How did it work out for you? Any regrets? Any advice?

[Captkaos]

Originally Posted by 75sierraclassic

What would the max speaker size be for the Silverado specific version?

I am shooting for the same size, 6.5", but we should know soon.

[75sierraclassic]

Originally Posted by Hazieview

That is exactly what I am thinking about doing. I want to put 5" component speakers in mine. How did it work out for you? Any regrets? Any advice?

I first cut out a piece of 1/4" plywood for a backboard that would fit in the recessed area of the kick panel (make sure you allow for about an extra 1/4" of fiberglass). Then, made an MDF ring for the speaker to mount to. The hard part for me was figuring out where I wanted to point the speaker and how to test it. I ended up using pipe strapping to attach the ring to the backer so that it was flexible enough to move and support the speaker. Once I had the position figured out, I cut pieces of 1/4" dowel rod to support the ring and hot glued them into place. I then removed the pipe strapping, stretched a t-shirt over the whole thing, applied resin, applied glass, and finished it off with a little bondo to smooth things out. I was actually surprised how simple it is. Its definitely a pretty easy DIY project.

[killthewabbit]

Originally Posted by Captkaos

We are about to produce some that mount just like 75sierraclassic made in addition to the ones we already offer. It is the Silverado specific version. I should have a test model next week.

Chris, any word on these?

[Captkaos]

They are supposed to be sending me the test versions next week...

[killthewabbit]

OK, cool. Let me know how they work, I'm very interested in these

[Captkaos]

No problem. Just waiting for them to get here....