Help installing kick panels

[A8Jamesa8]

I've looked and searched the site and googled but could not find any write ups or how to's on installing the kick panels where they are secure and stay in place, do you use trim glue on the back side or sheet metal trim screws to hold it in place ??

Any tips/tricks help
Thanks

[wreckedchevy]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271066

this is one I saved for my own reference later hopefully it helps

[A8Jamesa8]

Thanks for that right up but I'm looking for tips on getting the interior kick panel Trim piece like this but no speaker to stay securely in place.

[48richard]

I just installed kick panels with speakers. I drilled through where the bracket for the kick panel vent handle goes, and and then screwed that bracket through the kick panel into the sheet metal behind it. They are nice and secure. I also have the Dodge Dakota push-on door seals, which nicely fit over the edge of the kick panel and give it a very finished look.

[A8Jamesa8]

Nice, thats what I was debating on doing either using Trim screws or whether strip adhesive, I have no clue how they mounted these things from the Factory I couldn't see any GM Plastic Trim holes like the door panels have to hold it on.
I'm going to start looking around for some Black Trim Screws so everything Blends in well.

Thanks

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by A8Jamesa8

Nice, thats what I was debating on doing either using Trim screws or whether strip adhesive, I have no clue how they mounted these things from the Factory I couldn't see any GM Plastic Trim holes like the door panels have to hold it on.
I'm going to start looking around for some Black Trim Screws so everything Blends in well.

Thanks

67-72's didn't come with any kick panels from factory, just the painted steel cab. That's why there's no mounting holes there

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by 48richard

I just installed kick panels with speakers. I drilled through where the bracket for the kick panel vent handle goes, and and then screwed that bracket through the kick panel into the sheet metal behind it. They are nice and secure. I also have the Dodge Dakota push-on door seals, which nicely fit over the edge of the kick panel and give it a very finished look.

What's the deal with the Dodge Dakota push-on door seals?

Actually just found another thread about this...looks pretty slick.

[A8Jamesa8]

Originally Posted by BigRed76

67-72's didn't come with any kick panels from factory, just the painted steel cab. That's why there's no mounting holes there

That would explain the absence of info out there to get these things mounted in.

Originally Posted by BigRed76

What's the deal with the Dodge Dakota push-on door seals?

Actually just found another thread about this...looks pretty slick.

This also struck my curiosity, nothing but good things about it all over the board so I went ahead and ordered some from GMCPauls.
Thanks again for the great tips guys

[tommys72]

I used 3m velcro on mine...3 pieces on each panel and stuck it right on the steel. Been on there a year or so and havent moved a bit. That way you can always remove them if you need to

[original-71]

Originally Posted by tommys72

I used 3m velcro on mine...3 pieces on each panel and stuck it right on the steel. Been on there a year or so and havent moved a bit. That way you can always remove them if you need to

same here no problems very easy.

[TheHammerC10]

Y'all have any pictures you could share of the velcro installation? Looking to install kick panel speakers w/o drilling a bunch of holes.

[sKnNyPpY]

Originally Posted by TheHammerC10

Y'all have any pictures you could share of the velcro installation? Looking to install kick panel speakers w/o drilling a bunch of holes.

Had to trim the panels and drill a hole where the fresh air vent screwed on...added security! Also put some sound deadening on the backs and relocate the dimmer switch...oh, and replaced the carpet!







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[TheHammerC10]

Thanks man! Looks good. I'll post some pics of my progress.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by tommys72

I used 3m velcro on mine...3 pieces on each panel and stuck it right on the steel. Been on there a year or so and havent moved a bit. That way you can always remove them if you need to

That sounds like a great idea.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by tommys72

I used 3m velcro on mine...3 pieces on each panel and stuck it right on the steel. Been on there a year or so and havent moved a bit. That way you can always remove them if you need to

Originally Posted by Already Gone

That sounds like a great idea.

Yes it does, I have my radio at Gary tayman right now and just fixing to order kick panel speakers this week custom auto sounds. Who has th best price on them and can anyone tell me if the upgrade pioneer speakers are worth the extra money compared to the custom auto speakers?