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Paul Clark · 08-31-2002, 08:00 PM

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.

08-31-2002, 08:00 PM	#1
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	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

08-31-2002, 10:57 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	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. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-01-2002, 09:25 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	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. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-31-2002, 08:01 PM	#2
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Yep - i meant kick panel

08-31-2002, 10:54 PM	#3
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	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

09-01-2002, 07:44 PM	#5
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	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.

09-01-2002, 09:38 PM	#7
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	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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