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Old 04-12-2018, 09:06 AM   #63
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Re: RetroSound kickpanel speaker

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Originally Posted by slowcpe View Post
Yeah it appeared to sit flush last night when I set it in there. I was surprised. I was thinking Velcro as well. I've got 1/2" and 1" spacers sitting on the work bench in case I need them.

I had about decided I was going to mount them on the dash facing the windshield but I may mount them a little lower where the a/c vents go.

Started the install on the passenger side kick panel last night. The best method I found to get a good fitment was to make a cardboard template of the RetroSound panel and then trim it to fit your truck kick panel. Once it fits, transfer the template to the ABS panel and trim it. The pull vent mount and Velcro in the other two corners will keep it secured. Also, my PrecisionReplacement push on door seal overlaps the panel door edge to help keep it tight also.

Here's a picture of where I'm thinking of mounting the tweeters. I chose here for simplicity of wiring but am open to suggestions or recommendations.

Then I need to find a good location for the component piece, real estate under my dash is a premium....

Once I'm finished with that, I will cover the panel in speaker carpet and call it done.

I took a quick look at the drivers side. It will not even go in there with the dimmer switch in current location so I guess I'm going to be looking at some different options here.....
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