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: 1969 OER Kick panels


Camarofan1969
Mar 5th, 08, 10:00 AM
Has anybody used them? I bought a set from NPD that were not OER and sent them right back. They were really bad. I'm hoping OER are better. I want to replace mine because they have factory speaker holes in them and I do not have a radio in my car. Thanks!

zdld17
Mar 5th, 08, 06:50 PM
How about these, http://www.firewheelclassics.com/store/search_results.asp?SearchText=kick+panel&imageField.x=16&imageField.y=8

Ask for Patty, she would know if they are OER

Camarofan1969
Mar 7th, 08, 09:09 AM
The only reason I asked about the OER kick panels was I got a 20% off postcard in a mail this week from Classic industries. Since they own OER, I was going to order the panels from them. I was hoping someone could tell me if they were happy with OER panels before I ordered a set.

69TAPoser
Mar 7th, 08, 09:54 AM
I just installed a set and was happy with them:

http://www.69taposer.citymax.com/i//1-26-08_004.jpg

I did have to trim the vent opening down quite a bit with a utility knife. This was no big deal, but the retainer ring on the vent opening was WAY larger than the stock one. Once I trimmed them down, I was able to pop them in.

Phil

stmeljes
Mar 7th, 08, 06:10 PM
69 TAPoser
Where did u buy the panels from??

69TAPoser
Mar 8th, 08, 05:05 AM
69 TAPoser
Where did u buy the panels from??

Ames Performance (Pontiac/Firebird parts supplier).

Phil

X33D80
Mar 8th, 08, 06:03 AM
I installed OER from Classic Industries purchased about 2 or 3 years ago and they went on without any trimming and look good. As a general rule they aren't real easy to install and make sure you use a lot of sealant behind them.

aaron9252
Mar 8th, 08, 10:01 AM
what kind of sealant would you recommend? I will be installing some in a few weeks.

69TAPoser
Mar 8th, 08, 11:06 AM
I used 3M strip caulk:

http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/3m8578.jpg


....It is in thin strips, so I used many pieces that I wrapped around the outside of the vent opening on the kick panel. I built it up about 1/2" high and 1" wide. When I screwed down the panel, I could feel it crush the caulk, making a good seal.

Phil

BEECHFRONT
Mar 8th, 08, 02:29 PM
i purchased a set from BELAIRE BOB and i was happy with them, not sure of brand

aaron9252
Mar 8th, 08, 02:40 PM
great, thanks! I'll be buying that today.

Camarofan1969
Mar 12th, 08, 08:59 AM
Well, I ordered a set yesterday. I hope they are better then what I got from NPD.