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76bonanza · 10-09-2007, 07:20 PM

Those plastic kickpanel speaker covers. Anyone have any pics? Wondering how it will look I am wooryed the plastic my look cheap?

earl87gta · 10-09-2007, 07:27 PM

most guys seam to not like them there is a good thread on how to make them here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230578

some pics of the plastic ones.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...panel+speakers

76bonanza · 10-09-2007, 07:41 PM

Yes i read the FAQ but that seems out of my ability. I am no good with fiberglass and stuff.

earl87gta · 10-10-2007, 12:39 AM

Its not as bad as it looks if you can use a staple gun and a paint brush you can do it.

68Stepbed · 10-10-2007, 07:03 AM

I had my upholsery guy cover mine. If i had it to do over, I would have had the upholstery guy make a custom set. The only thing I noticed I really don't like is you can't open the vents all the way without bending the rods.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-10-2007, 08:53 AM

I have them in mine. Fit isn't all that great, but I guess good enough. Crappy pics, all I had in my folder.

IAFF2407 · 10-10-2007, 10:27 AM

I use them, love my music, and when one day in the distant future I may make some custom panels, for now, these are ok.

724x4a/cchevy · 10-10-2007, 01:18 PM

I have a pair in my truck. I like them. I think they sound pretty good, but it gets in the way of the dimmer on the driver side.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-10-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

I have a pair in my truck. I like them. I think they sound pretty good, but it gets in the way of the dimmer on the driver side.

Same here, but I didn't want to cut my new carpet, so it's just kinda sittin there. With the headlights on low beam and the driving lights on, I get plenty of light.

ofnaman · 10-10-2007, 11:34 PM

I highly reccommend you try to make them. I thought the same thing (no way they'd turn out good), but, they turned out very good, and they ended up looking way better than the one's you can buy. I was very suprised they turned out good, because all of my previous attempts at bodywork or anything other than mechanical work turned out like crap. And they were very easy to make. I followed the above links to make them (slightly modified, I smoothed and painted mine).

Premium72 · 10-10-2007, 11:38 PM

make em. thier so easy to make i was selln sets on ebay like mad. but to busy to do it now. take your time an make em. the plastic ones look cheep to me (no offense to anyone) but if you make em. youll have a lil custom touch to your truck an you can say."yeaup, i maide them thur." DO IT!

10-09-2007, 07:20 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	kickpanel speakers Those plastic kickpanel speaker covers. Anyone have any pics? Wondering how it will look I am wooryed the plastic my look cheap? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-09-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: kickpanel speakers most guys seam to not like them there is a good thread on how to make them here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230578 some pics of the plastic ones. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...panel+speakers __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-09-2007, 07:41 PM	#3
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: kickpanel speakers Yes i read the FAQ but that seems out of my ability. I am no good with fiberglass and stuff. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-10-2007, 12:39 AM	#4
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: kickpanel speakers Its not as bad as it looks if you can use a staple gun and a paint brush you can do it. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-10-2007, 07:03 AM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: kickpanel speakers I had my upholsery guy cover mine. If i had it to do over, I would have had the upholstery guy make a custom set. The only thing I noticed I really don't like is you can't open the vents all the way without bending the rods. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-10-2007, 08:53 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: kickpanel speakers I have them in mine. Fit isn't all that great, but I guess good enough. Crappy pics, all I had in my folder. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-10-2007, 10:27 AM	#7
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: kickpanel speakers I use them, love my music, and when one day in the distant future I may make some custom panels, for now, these are ok. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

10-10-2007, 01:18 PM	#8
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: kickpanel speakers I have a pair in my truck. I like them. I think they sound pretty good, but it gets in the way of the dimmer on the driver side. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

10-10-2007, 11:34 PM	#10
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	Re: kickpanel speakers I highly reccommend you try to make them. I thought the same thing (no way they'd turn out good), but, they turned out very good, and they ended up looking way better than the one's you can buy. I was very suprised they turned out good, because all of my previous attempts at bodywork or anything other than mechanical work turned out like crap. And they were very easy to make. I followed the above links to make them (slightly modified, I smoothed and painted mine). __________________ A sweet 2000 Deville.....

10-10-2007, 11:38 PM	#11
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: kickpanel speakers make em. thier so easy to make i was selln sets on ebay like mad. but to busy to do it now. take your time an make em. the plastic ones look cheep to me (no offense to anyone) but if you make em. youll have a lil custom touch to your truck an you can say."yeaup, i maide them thur." DO IT! __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram



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