Kick panel speakers - Lateral-g Forums

BThibodeaux · #1 08-21-2006, 10:27 AM

I mounted some 6.5" Polk Audio component speakers flat in my kick panels on my first 69. I used 6X9 closed cell foam baffles from Crutchfield to seal off the cowl openings. I was able to keep the e-brake and get the image right via mounting the tweeter higher in the panel and adjusting the angle of the tweeter swivel mount. To get the stock panels ready, I smoothed out the front via cutting off the astro-ventalations stuff, reinforced the back with sheet metal and epoxy (fiberglass will not stick), cut the holes for the speakers, and had the panels recovered in black vinyl.

Of course this only works if you are running aftermarket A/C.

BT

rockdogz · #2 08-21-2006, 11:19 AM

I've read about doing 'glass on plastic - you have to drill holes in it and glass both sides to attach them... I'm almost ready to work on the kicks. I have some of those baffles - do you think they will provide enough protection for the rear of the speaker? I'm debating whether to just make a whole fiberglass enclosure to seal them in. I'll be mounting the speakers behind the kick panel vents to test the sound and see if I really need to angle them or not.

**Rybar** · #3 08-21-2006, 05:16 PM

Hard to see in the pic, but we custom mounted some speakers in my kick panels. But like Frank said the stock e-brake will get in the way.

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...gAnch=imgAnch8

XTRMEASURES · #4 08-21-2006, 06:44 PM

how much are factory kicks
i might see about getting some to play around with it

BThibodeaux · #5 08-23-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by XTRMEASURES

how much are factory kicks
i might see about getting some to play around with it

The non-A/C versions are only about $50 each from NPD.

BThibodeaux · #6 08-23-2006, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rockdogz

I've read about doing 'glass on plastic - you have to drill holes in it and glass both sides to attach them... I'm almost ready to work on the kicks. I have some of those baffles - do you think they will provide enough protection for the rear of the speaker? I'm debating whether to just make a whole fiberglass enclosure to seal them in. I'll be mounting the speakers behind the kick panel vents to test the sound and see if I really need to angle them or not.

I like the idea of drilling several holes and glassing both sides. I may try that on my current build. Thanks.

A fiberglass encloseure would probably be overkill, but that is your call. The baffles held up fine for me. For a little added insurance, you could always double them up via gluing 2 together. Use a strong sealer/glue like Shoe Goo to seal the edges to the car.