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Title: this is for Captkaos
Post by: 1983stepside on February 19, 2009, 12:09:40 am

i couldnt figur out how to post a pic on your PM so i created this you can erase it when we are done this isnt my truck but the kick panels are the same

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: Captkaos on February 19, 2009, 11:19:02 am

This is the panels for that style:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=RD-3061&Category_Code=7387INT

You will need to adjust your parking brake to be tight before it gets to the pod (all my trucks are already like this now, I adjust them when the get loose) If you keep it where you have to push it all down, it won't clear.

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: 1983stepside on February 19, 2009, 11:26:06 am

ok thanks, do you make differnt ones that would clear? and if so what style of kick panel would i need for those? and would they still have the vents  in them?

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: 80stepsideguy on February 19, 2009, 12:06:08 pm

Someones not runnig a heater in thier truck? Are they mad or something ?  :o  lol......  ;D Cool looking truck, i may have to spring for a seto f them kick panels as well .

thanks
pat

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: Captkaos on February 19, 2009, 01:48:31 pm

A) the only reason they won't clear is if the parking brake isn't adjusted properly and it hits the floor when you press it.  (as in it doesn't work at all)
B) if you adjust it properly, it won't hit.  It will also work all the time when you need it.
C) 90% of owners don't even use their parking brake, ever so it would be a mute point to them whether it works or not.

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.

This is the half style:
(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)

This is the full style:

(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: this is for Captkaos
Post by: 1983stepside on February 19, 2009, 02:16:35 pm

ok i see how it all works now, and i prob wont ever use my e brake either, i mean it will be hooked up but prob wont use it, is there any other way to mount the half style ones with out using screws threw the front of the pod? and the fit 6.5 inch speaker corect?

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: choptop on February 19, 2009, 03:24:15 pm

The only time my e-brake is ever touched is for inspections. Its too flat around here for it to roll ;D

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: Captkaos on February 19, 2009, 05:26:41 pm

Technically they mount with dual loc fasteners...

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: rockable on February 19, 2009, 07:24:45 pm

Hmm.  If you mount them with duo-lok fasteners, you don't have to cut your old panels, correct?  Will the fasteners come off the originals ok and can you just route the wire up from the bottoms to keep from messing up the originals?

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: Captkaos on February 19, 2009, 09:41:45 pm

You never have to cut the originals.  The dual-loc fasteners are Heavy duty velcro that sticks to each surface..

Title: Re: this is for Captkaos
Post by: 1983stepside on February 20, 2009, 09:08:40 am

thanks capt for the info i will be ordering a set for the half style kick panels i have in a week or so thanks for your help and info