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Title: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on February 19, 2009, 02:00:49 PM

There are 2 styles of kick panels half style and full.  Heater vs AC doesn't matter on either as one is manually activated the other is control operated.  The Vent has nothing to do with the kick panel pod.
I designed the full style version so you can actually push the pedal to the floor, BUT, you won't be able to do it with you whole foot.  Again, if it is adjusted properly this is a non issue.

half style:

This is the half style pod you get when you order it:
(http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/RDkickpanel.jpg)

This is the half style installed in a truck:
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/gallery/2_19_02_09_2_41_24.jpeg)

(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/gallery/2_19_02_09_2_44_50.jpeg)

Full (Silverado) style factory panels with the pods mocked on them:
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/7387Chevy/images/roddoors/Silverado_kick1.jpg)

This is the actual pod:
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6806.0;attach=3852;image)

This is the pods installed on the truck:
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6806.0;attach=3854;image)

(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6806.0;attach=3856;image)

Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: kfoz on March 01, 2009, 03:06:24 PM
Do these HALF pods just sit over the original kick panel? Also, I assume these sound better then door speakers???

kfoz
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on March 01, 2009, 05:47:06 PM
The half versions go behind the factory uppers and attach to the kick panels with dual-loc fasteners.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: zieg85 on March 02, 2009, 10:20:50 PM
With the 1/2 versions (Scottsdale) is there any issue with the e-brake pedal?  Mine is a stick and I use it all the time.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on March 02, 2009, 11:38:24 PM
Not if you keep it adjusted properly.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: zieg85 on March 03, 2009, 09:38:07 AM
If I read between the lines, the pedal will hit through the full travel of the pedal then? 
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on March 03, 2009, 11:16:56 AM
Yes, if you want to push it all the way to the floor, it will hit the pod.  My Crew Cab doesn't hit, but I also keep it adjusted..
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 03, 2009, 11:43:40 AM
Chris, now that you have mastered the art of the speaker pods. How about trying gauge pods for the A-pillar of our trucks. I've seen them for newer ones but not ours. Just something to think about. Well that was stupid just after I asked that I read the next one where someone asked the same thing. Sorry to repeat that.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on March 03, 2009, 05:32:59 PM
I am working on it... :D
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Chevalade on March 25, 2009, 08:54:06 PM
What size speakers do these fit?
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on March 25, 2009, 09:03:22 PM
6.5"
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: okuma on March 25, 2009, 09:43:15 PM
CRIS , the one on the grey panels are the half size  ??? right?
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on March 25, 2009, 10:00:37 PM
Well there is a grey set on both..
Everything above "Full (Silverado) style" is the half style and everything below is the full style.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: GMCtruckinNDN on July 04, 2009, 06:40:10 PM
That's very interesting!

I wanted to buying that set is for my 1984 GMC by this year:

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6806.0;attach=3854;image

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6806.0;attach=3856;image

What's the name of Catalog and Website(s) do they have in stock? Let me know how much for the set and the total with shipping, thanks.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Toolmaster on July 04, 2009, 08:45:54 PM
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on July 06, 2009, 08:16:55 AM
It is this website that sells them and it is the website catalog that Toolmaster posted a link to.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Frozone on April 15, 2010, 07:18:58 AM
Hi,

These speaker pods will not fit the sierra grande trim level? Or do they just leave a gap between the stock vent panels?
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on April 27, 2010, 12:21:36 AM
Which ones.  There are 2 styles made.  they are not Chevy specific as GMC's are identical if that is what you are asking.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Frozone on May 04, 2010, 02:18:38 AM
My Sierra Grande has the air vent system without A/C, they look a bit smaller then the ones in the pics in this post but I'm not sure. I shall pm you the pics from mine, if possible can you take a look which one will fit?
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: lucki17 on May 04, 2010, 02:51:14 AM
hey i noticed that alot of people have been asking about the ebrake clearance and im just wondering if it is the pedal that hits the pods with full travel   or is it the arm? cant you just move the pedal out a little bit? i just want to be able to have full travel im trying to decide between these or door panels...
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on May 04, 2010, 11:45:29 AM
The non-AC versions should be the same.  email me a pic and I will let you know.

The only kit that the parking brake hits (not Emergency Brake) is the half panel version.  AND you are supposed to have it adjusted so it doesn't go to the floor,  If it is going to the floor you need to tighten up the pedal. 

Right now the Full panel versions are on backorder.  The lost the mold to the passenger side and are having to rebuild it. I wish now I hadn't sold my last set...
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: beastie_3 on May 04, 2010, 12:46:19 PM


Right now the Full panel versions are on backorder.  The lost the mold to the passenger side and are having to rebuild it. I wish now I hadn't sold my last set...



"Hey boss, uh.....the new guy was cleaning up the shop and threw away the mold...."
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on May 04, 2010, 12:56:49 PM
He probably forgot it or lost it..  They moved the company from North Carolina back to California when he closed the doors and drove a truck with all the goods across the country.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Grim 82 on September 16, 2010, 09:13:41 AM
Any news on if the Silverado panels are available again? They would look good with the new carpet ;)
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on September 16, 2010, 09:50:44 AM
I should have them via the tracking number Friday afternoon.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: BILLS SUBURBAN on October 04, 2010, 04:03:54 AM
Any updated information on when the Silverado-style kick panels might be available again?  My Gold '87 V10 would love a set... not as much as my ears would, though!

Matt

Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on October 04, 2010, 03:08:48 PM
Update is I get a test set and I sent it back for tweaking on the driver side.  I also sent a set of kick panels back to he can modify the mold as to eliminate alot of the trimming required.  Delivery showed they received my panels at the end of last week.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on November 29, 2010, 03:29:11 PM
Both kick styles are back in the catalog now.  I currently have 4 sets available as I post this.
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: K20Wulf on January 16, 2011, 02:56:44 PM
Do you also sell the full kick panels? A previous owner removed the ones in my truck. I like the pods, but with nothing to mount them to...
Title: Re: Speaker Kick panel Pods in the Catalog
Post by: Captkaos on January 17, 2011, 12:48:32 PM
replacement panels, no.  Not unless I have some extras.