Custom Autosound Kick Panels
06-24-2009, 09:17 PM
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Tony, do you have a mid-year Corvette?
I have those kick panel speakers in my '65 and am satisfied.
They do two important things: play loud music and allow for use of the fresh air vents.
Would an audiophile stand up and salute? Probably not, but I have very loud sidepipes so they are good enough for me.
Using them in a '67 A-body (GTO) was very disappoinging because I could not use the fresh air vents. In the Corvette, the design is different and that is no problem.
They do two important things: play loud music and allow for use of the fresh air vents.
Would an audiophile stand up and salute? Probably not, but I have very loud sidepipes so they are good enough for me.
Using them in a '67 A-body (GTO) was very disappoinging because I could not use the fresh air vents. In the Corvette, the design is different and that is no problem.
06-24-2009, 09:21 PM
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Used them in a '66 Mustang's kick panels....they were OK but not great....wouldn't even consider them in my C1... A little too in-your-face in such a small cockpit...
06-24-2009, 09:23 PM
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06-24-2009, 10:25 PM
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In order to make good use of these you need to actually put 4x6 QUALITY speakers in and drive them with a separate amp. I'm in the process of upgrading my system by doing just that. 
Dennis
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06-24-2009, 10:42 PM
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I have found the quality of these and other customautosound products to be substandard. They have a cheap made in China look. The plastic is hard and brittle and they don't fit all that well and definitely have a cheap look.The radios are also junk IMHO and look stupid with the digital display and incorrect midyear orientation.
06-24-2009, 11:04 PM
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I got the dual speaker for under the dash, and replaced them with high quality speakers... wasnt bad. I worried about the intrusion into the driver area, so havent got the kick panels... I have thought of fabricating custom door panels and fit some speakers there.
06-24-2009, 11:08 PM
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as far as intrusion....when you drop your foot from the clutch pedal, things get a little tight when you put your foot on the floor...but its ok..jmo....
06-24-2009, 11:55 PM
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OK, thanks everyone for your input. Ecklers and Corvette Central sell them, but each have a different speaker. Ecklers looks a lot cleaner.
However, I may just scratch the idea.
However, I may just scratch the idea.
06-25-2009, 05:09 PM
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I just put a pair in my new 64 Restomod. There is a video on this forum someplace, but I'm not sure how to find it. I replaced the speakers with a pair of Polk Audio 4X6's, added a 10" Bazooka tube in the rear, 4 channel Alpine amp, and it kicks. I refinished the plastic, to get rid of the "plastic shine". For what they cost, you couldn't build a set of enclosures. I use the old speakers for paperweights. Good luck.
Mike Coletta
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