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Kick Panel Speakers
Created on 2007-10-20 21:22:02
Now that the existing holes in the kick panels are patched, it's time to cut holes in them. I have 4 Soundstream Reference speaker systems to install in the car (2 front, 2 rear), in addition to a Reference subwoofer. Each speaker system consists of a mid woofer, tweeter and crossover network. That's a lot of speakers and wires to hide on this small car! The first item to address is the front speakers. I built boxes to install in the front fenders that will hold the front mid woofers and crossovers- the tweeters will be installed in the dash. The Boxes are bent sheet metal that were spot welded at the corners, and welded in place behind the kick panels.
I also formed a flat speaker mounting panel that was welded to the interior side of the kick panel to provide a flat spot for the speaker.
I also formed a flat speaker mounting panel that was welded to the interior side of the kick panel to provide a flat spot for the speaker.
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speaker hole cutout
speaker and crossover placement
speaker box welded in place
sheet metal speaker box
still lots of room inside the fender
speaker mounting panel
finished speaker mount- left side
finished speaker mount- right side
speaker hole cutout
speaker and crossover placement
speaker box welded in place
sheet metal speaker box
still lots of room inside the fender
speaker mounting panel
finished speaker mount- left side
finished speaker mount- right side
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Summary of Previous Journal Entries
Showing previous 10 journal entries:
| Title | Date | #Pic | #Cmt | Excerpt |
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| Tail Lights | 2007-09-12 | 6 | 3 | Since I filled in the backup light holes in the rear panel, I need to add backup lights somewhere to keep things legal. I found some info that others had put them in the tail light... |
| Fuel Tank Modifications | 2007-08-12 | 6 | I've started modifying the fuel tank. First I sealed up the existing filler tube, vent tube and the sender opening by welding a patch over each spot. I have a filler tube f... | |
| Gas Tank Internals | 2007-07-23 | 6 | I found a Datsun Roadster website where the SR20DET and other fuel injected conversions are explored at length, and found information on converting the fuel tank to an internal sum... | |
| Gas Tank | 2007-07-20 | 3 | Since I am replacing the old gas tank I thought I would cut the old one apart and see what baffles are in the stock tank. Also, I'm curious what the inside looks like after 35 year... | |
| Speaker Cutout Repair | 2007-07-16 | 5 | The previous owner had cut a couple jagged holes for 6X9 speakers in the inner kick panels. These allowed moisture into the interior and destroyed the speakers that were installed ... | |
| Bodywork | 2007-07-10 | 12 | 2 | (July 2007) I finally got a handle on the bodywork. I actually took the entire week off from work, and finished the body work from the doors back. I still need to work on the fron... |
| Gas Door | 2007-07-08 | 10 | (July 2007) So I can never leave anything alone if I can modify it- I guess it's the mechanical engineering training. My latest modification is adding a remote opening gas filler d... | |
| Intercooler | 2007-07-06 | 4 | (Feb 2007) With a JDM SR20DET turbocharged motor, an intercooler is a must. There isn't a whole lot of room to install one, and I spent a lot of time investigating various options,... | |
| Roll Bar Installation | 2007-07-05 | 4 | (July 2007) I've always wanted to install a roll bar, but never did like the looks of the usual roll bars- too tall and bulky. I found a dual hoop bar I like better at this web sit... | |
| SR20DET Engine Installed | 2007-07-02 | 6 | (September 2006)Installing the engine is going to be a trick- nothing matches up with the MGB engine bay. So it's time to fab custom parts. I had to trim the motor mount brackets o... |
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