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Old 07-30-2011, 02:49 PM   #1
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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?

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Old 07-30-2011, 10:47 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 08-01-2011, 10:23 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:21 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:24 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:06 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:20 PM   #7
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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..
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Old 08-02-2011, 12:38 PM   #8
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Rochlow - If you make some I would be interested in a set
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Old 08-02-2011, 12:46 PM   #9
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What size speaker do you plan to run and are you going to do coiaxle or compenent.
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:01 PM   #10
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6.5 component - Sorry for the highjack...
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Old 08-03-2011, 08:24 PM   #11
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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.
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What's IASCA?
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International auto sound challenge association. I use to compete in stereo contest through out the northeast
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:29 PM   #14
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joining in on the highjack....sorry about that.

when you do make them, how much are you asking for a set?
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:42 PM   #15
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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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