Kick panels with 6.5" speaker pods

[Silver Square]

Are there any good brands of kick panels with speaker enclosures for the '73-80 trucks with factory a/c? That will allow the parking brake to be used? The ones I got from USA1 say they're for '73-87, and they look absolutely nothing like the kick panels I've got now. Unfortunately, mine are too far gone to restore to a level that is acceptable for my brand new interior, so I need new ones. Other companies show kick panels with speakers for '73-79 trucks that look very similar to the ones I've got now, but they're slightly different. I just want something that will fit my '77 GMC with factory a/c without any cutting and cussing. Any US companies making these? Or would I be better off just getting used OEM ones on eBay and putting the speakers in the doors? Here's a pic of the ones that came with the truck when I got it. I saw the TPD Hifi ones in the other post. That's a bit expensive for my liking, but if it comes down to it, I'll get those if they fit properly. I'm not an audiophile, I just like to hear my fiddles and banjos. Thanks. Oh, here's a pic of what came in the truck. The section that gors around the a/c on the passenger side is slightly different on these than on the other ones I'm seeing online.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

I have some in an 84, they definitely don't fit the 80's. Not terrible quality, but you have to use shallow mount speakers.

Had to modify to fit, I also don't have a parking brake, and I had to relocate the inside hood release. I have em because I'm putting absolutely zero wiring in my doors.

 

[Chris64]

I was wondering how those work too. I used to install stereos in the late 80's and we never did that back then. There's no depth behind it without some work.

There's tons of room in the door and 6x9's are underrated. That was back in a time where nobody cared about cutting holes in their doors. If your doors aren't cut, I get it. my doors are a wreck so they're wide open for experimenting. I was thinking about trying to modify them and move that indented area back 6 inches so the speaker isn't straddling it. Or I might just get the carpet cover for the bottom.

 

[edgephoto]

These look cool but are pricey. Kickpanels with speakers

 

[mxer147]

Kick Panels for 1973-1985 Chevrolet Truck

These RetroSound kick panels mount easily in your classic ride, and will fit most 6.5-inch speakers. The speaker mount is angled to direct sound upwards towards the listener, and not at your feet. Kit includes driver's side and passenger side kick panels. Angled speaker mount for better...

www.retromanufacturing.com

 

[Finkaire]

Im using stock dash and rear corner speakers along with a JBL underseat subwoofer powered by Retrosounds. No thump but Very pleased!

 

[Camar068]

They make a headliner assembly for speakers. Pricey....just a thought.

Headliner Speakers