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Originally Posted by 68LS1 (Post 628147)

Any update on 2nd Gen kick panels and parcel shelf?

Nothing as of yet. Shop is full of Chevelles. Possibly mid year.

Clint, Do you guys move the high beam switch a little to get the kick panel to clear? I know the factory parking braket gets trimmed. Thank for the photos your stuff looks awesome

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Originally Posted by Chicken Louie (Post 639778)

Clint, Do you guys move the high beam switch a little to get the kick panel to clear? I know the factory parking braket gets trimmed. Thank for the photos your stuff looks awesome

Thanks for the good words!! Some guys have been removing the old style foot switch all together. Panel should pop right in with foot switch.

Installed the kick panels in my '68 Camaro and they look great the speakers sound awesome as well.

Below is my feedback on my install:

Definitely have to notch the bottom of the stock e-brake bracket.
Works with the factory high beam switch, but very tight. I put a few washers under one side to angle the switch away from the panel.
I took off the double sided tape for the speaker covers and used velcro instead so I don't risk breaking the cover when i have to remove the panel in the future.
At least for my 6.5" speakers the cutout in the panel wasn't big enough to allow me to install them after installing the panel, so I'd recommend enlarging the cutoff as much as possible.
I had to cutout a small piece from the top of the panel b/c it was hitting dash support; didn't like I had to do this after the panel was already wrapped, but at least the rough edge isn't noticeable.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7m...8=w748-h997-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pC...w=w748-h997-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4y...=w1328-h996-no

Adam, can I ask you a question (off topic) ? What rubber sleeve did you use for the clutch rod going through the firewall ?? I have the McLeod hyd set-up and was looking for something to go over the rod and cover the hole. Thx man.

Sorry, bought the car with the T56 already installed. I'm fairly certain the whole clutch setup was sourced from Hurst Driveline, so might try calling their tech support line. Looking at the invoice, the master cylinder part# was T75-750U.

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Originally Posted by ADY (Post 645627)

Installed the kick panels in my '68 Camaro and they look great the speakers sound awesome as well.

Below is my feedback on my install:

Definitely have to notch the bottom of the stock e-brake bracket.
Works with the factory high beam switch, but very tight. I put a few washers under one side to angle the switch away from the panel.
I took off the double sided tape for the speaker covers and used velcro instead so I don't risk breaking the cover when i have to remove the panel in the future.
At least for my 6.5" speakers the cutout in the panel wasn't big enough to allow me to install them after installing the panel, so I'd recommend enlarging the cutoff as much as possible.
I had to cutout a small piece from the top of the panel b/c it was hitting dash support; didn't like I had to do this after the panel was already wrapped, but at least the rough edge isn't noticeable.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7m...8=w748-h997-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pC...w=w748-h997-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4y...=w1328-h996-no

Awesome install and love the feed back! Thanks a ton!

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