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Jan 19, 2005 | 12:30 AM

86nWerkn

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Interior Panel Question

Have an 86 F-150 Ext Cab and want to put in some speakers 6" in the walls behind the front seats. Has anyone taken these panels off before and is there some room behind these panels? Maybe 2" max? Thnx

Jan 19, 2005 | 01:37 AM

Sgt_Pepper17

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Haven't seen too many trucks where the panels survived but in the corners under the seatbelt there is a very deep space. I was lookin to put some 6x9 s back there and they barely fit. I never did it b/c old man winter showed up (I hate him.) Should work, but I wouldn't trust that panel to hold the weight...

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Jan 19, 2005 | 07:05 AM

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Those panels come come relatively easy...a few screws and those white door panel fasteners.

Jan 19, 2005 | 10:11 PM

Mr. Finch

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I have thought about doing the same thing on my truck. Would panels from newer trucks work, like early 90's or so.

Jan 19, 2005 | 11:35 PM

Sgt_Pepper17

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Never tried to make them fit, but I'm sure if you modified them they could (if they don't just slide in anyways.) I was just gonna get a piece of fiberglass sheet that you would use in a mudroom or a shower room. I put some up in my basement on the walls around my sink and it was pretty flexible. Also I think I can paint it.

Erik

Jan 21, 2005 | 02:06 AM

Sycostang67

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My 85 F-250 X-cab has 6x9's mounted in the walls behind the seats. They sit about level with the backseat, it looks pretty clean. Installed by the PO so I couldn't tell you if any metal was removed or if the speakers are special somehow. Sounds pretty nice though.

Jan 21, 2005 | 02:07 AM

Sgt_Pepper17

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I've got a regular cab....

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Jan 24, 2005 | 07:12 PM

nickmobile67

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What's with this related links BS? I'm getting a little tired of all the adds being shoved at me on this site lately.

At least they got rid of the one under each first post.

Jan 24, 2005 | 07:49 PM

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1980_f_100

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lol i have 2x12 inch Audio Bahn behind my seat, reg cab, they fit alright, they are kinda in a slant with the back of the seat, 2x 4.5 inch tweeters in the door and 1 6x9 in the dash

Jan 24, 2005 | 07:56 PM

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FordCardinal

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A nice 1/2" piece of a/c plywood (sanded, stained and varnished) cut to fit will add durability, custom look, and more options for mounting speakers. Cheaper than other alternatives too.