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Paul Clark 08-31-2002 08:00 PM

Kickplate speaker panels
 
Passenger side took some trimming, but it's in.
Driver side won't clear the slider rod for the vent (72)
Looks like it would fit if I can get it past the door lip on the cab. Can't do that 'cause of the vent handle rod. Do I have to cut a slit in there for it to clear?
Thanks

Paul Clark 08-31-2002 08:01 PM

Yep - i meant kick panel:)

RON WOODGEARD 08-31-2002 10:54 PM

Did you trim it where it is scribed on the back?

I had to trim mine a little on the back side (side against the firewall) to get it to lay smooth under the door rubber.

RON

lukecp 08-31-2002 10:57 PM

When i installed the speakers in my '72, i just cut the plastic with a jigsaw so they would fit around the vent handles. Another option would be to remove the handle, slide the speaker under it, and drill holes through the plastic so the vent handle would be on the outside of the speaker.

Paul Clark 09-01-2002 07:44 PM

Yellow72custom - Great idea! Many thanks.
Found out you have to peel back the carpet and pad first, then squish it back in after the install.
Think I might put a screw or two in each side to make them tight to the kick panel.
Hope I don't have to use the emergency brake. Pretty tight fit.
Thanks again.

70c10 09-01-2002 09:25 PM

Do you guys have a pic of your kickpanel installed?. I want the same thing but I can't believe this will work with the e-brake.

Paul Clark 09-01-2002 09:38 PM

No money for a digital camera. It all went for truck parts.:)
The panel clears the e-brake, but your foot hadn't better stick out past the left side of the peddle.


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