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2g72
07-16-2005, 01:01 PM
How much interest is there in custom kick panels? I am debating on doing them for my '72 right now. The approach I am going to take will allow for easy reproduction. If there is enough interest in 1st gens, I can do that as well...drop me a line or respond to this thread if you would be interested in custom kick panels. I will be modeling my '72s in the next week or two (as soon as I can find time). You will be able to see a 3D model of it and make comments as to what you would specifically like.

rockdogz
07-16-2005, 04:14 PM
I can't find kick panels for my '68 Camaro that hold a 6.5" speaker. I thought they would be easy enough to find, but... What kind of price/time/materials?

Jagarang
07-16-2005, 05:55 PM
Huge interest for quality units. They are essentially none exhistant.

third base
07-16-2005, 07:18 PM
I would love some for my 69'. They are non-existant in the aftermarket industry. Only 67-68 that hold 4x6's. I would like 6 1/2's. From the threads that I have seen, there is a huge want for these. Keep us posted!

Pro-touring towncar
07-16-2005, 09:06 PM
I have seen some for the A-bodys but heard they are not well made. Kicks too thin and they will sound like crap. Kicks are a good idea for a muscle car because it is a panel and can be switched out easily. Plus they are a good placement for speakers for good sound.

Tim

69speed
07-16-2005, 09:25 PM
I am in the market for a pair also.

2g72
07-16-2005, 10:22 PM
Yah, my plan was to include a little heavier thickness from the onset and also some gussetry surrounding the speaker mounting surface to keep the motion of the cone from translating to the panel.

Material? Fiberglass. I am open to suggestions but in the end this will likely be the most versatile material.

Time frame? Oh boy....thats the tough one. I wouldn't want to sell someone a low quality part. And just knowing how these things go, I am probably going to do a couple of sets and learn a few things the hard way. I won't have time to bite into this until early August, I could have finished products by early October providing the guy with the 5 axis mill isn't swamped.

Cost? I will get back to you on that one. Machine time on a 5-axis mill is probably going to run somewhere in the $80 / hr, including all the toolpath programming. Soooo.....let's see how complex the model comes out first before I jump the gun on a cost. I will be shooting for quality of the part before price though, so don't expect any exceptional deal.

Oh and by the way, the first run of panels will accept 6.5" speakers. I will have to get a hold of several different manufactuers and see if I can set it up quasi-universal.

daryn67
07-18-2005, 05:17 AM
Very interested in 1st gen panel also. Keep us posted.




Daryn

CAMAROBOY69
07-18-2005, 06:08 AM
I would be interrested unless I end up making my own before you get these produced. 6.5" for sure.

steemin
07-18-2005, 09:48 AM
Don't forget about us Mustang guys!
If you get things rolling and decide to do some for us Ford guys.
What is currently available in the aftermarket stinks..
Scott

OLDFLM
07-18-2005, 01:29 PM
Here's a 2nd Gen request for my 72 Formula.

JamesJ
07-24-2005, 09:24 PM
http://customautosound.com/speakers_KickPanels.htm

censo69
07-25-2005, 04:28 AM
Yeah, I would be interested in some ick pannels for a 69 as well. Timing is not much of an issue being I have at least a year left any way.

yody
07-25-2005, 08:33 PM
another vote for second gen, just remember a lot of kick panells need to be bent and stretched and played with to get them in. If you make them ridgid, or fiberglass they will probably crack during installation

67jeff
08-02-2006, 09:22 AM
need a set to swallow 6.5" speakers (tweeter would be nice too) on my 67 camaro. let me know

thanks

phoenixdawg
08-02-2006, 12:15 PM
68 Camaro

XTRMEASURES
08-07-2006, 07:13 PM
yea that would be sweet

something like this i made for a newer camaro


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/08/camarosskicks-1.jpg

19topless69
09-08-2006, 03:02 AM
I need some to, something like the kickpanel ones used
on the Year One Innovator camaro convertible nice units.

ProdigyCustoms
09-08-2006, 03:09 AM
Coming soon will be door panles, side panels and kick panels with speaker pods. however, kick panels will force eliminating the e brake for a proper angle Component set up. I am hoping by Christmas we have something

rob07002
09-08-2006, 05:24 AM
Coming soon will be door panles, side panels and kick panels with speaker pods. however, kick panels will force eliminating the e brake for a proper angle Component set up. I am hoping by Christmas we have something

any pics Frank?

zcrz
09-09-2006, 07:31 PM
I would be interested in some pics as well.

WEAVER
09-14-2006, 09:57 AM
I have patterns for kick panels for 1st gen camaros that accept 6.5 speakers,we have been making them for years,if there is enough interest i could have a glass and carbon fiber panels in production real quick.i have been building custom interiors for years.Throw me an email or a post here.( see our pt profile for back ground)

Fuelie Fan
09-17-2006, 11:11 AM
Novas need some lovin in this thread too...

2g72
09-27-2006, 05:38 PM
Hey fellas, sorry there hasn't been any progress on this. ..... I underestimated the time senior year of mechanical engineering degree would take, and then it was getting settled into the job, now its coordinating my house construction, all the while I am trying to finish my vintage air install out of my dad's overcrowded garage. I am still going to take a crack at a kick panel and will post progress as I go. I am rather shocked at the interest in these....if you guys are in need of them in the very near future you may want to seek other options because as it is clearly evident my progress to date is very slow. But keep checkin' back to see what I come up with!


---Chuck

ProdigyCustoms
09-27-2006, 06:19 PM
I cannot show pics for 30 more days. Just be patient

audioman
01-20-2007, 07:33 AM
we can make a pair of custom kick panels for arounf 350 beans. If you want to see the work go here.
www.1offrides.com (http://www.1offrides.com)

ZoomieFoosh
02-28-2007, 09:52 PM
Any updates?

audioman
03-20-2007, 05:35 PM
Any updates?

Guys,it not as simple as that. Unless everyone that buys pre made kick panels uses the same speakers, they won't fit. Every speaker is different sizes or the panel sticks out far enough to be a pain. Unless your ready for some metal cutting behind the kick panel. Go to a good!!!!! stereo shop and have them made custom. If you don't have one, find out from others where to get it done. Quality pays
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