Are interior parts interchangeable on B-bodies?

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by $100T2, Jun 3, 2021.

  1. $100T2

    $100T2 Active Member

    I have a 71 LeSabre convertible. I'm installing a new radio and want to put speakers down in the kick panel because the tiny dash speakers just aren't cutting it. I don't want to hack up the existing panels because I'm not sure if I would be able to find replacements. So, are there other cars with the same kick panels where I could find some that aren't pristing and go to town with my modifications?
     
  2. @b_i_g_m_a_n

    @b_i_g_m_a_n Member

    Let me know if you find out. I've got a 67 Wildcat and I need several interior parts....
     
  3. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    very few swap but kick panels should. however if they are stock speakers you need better units anyway in the dash.
     
  4. $100T2

    $100T2 Active Member

    I'm mounting the tweeters from my separates in the dash, putting the mid-bass in the kick panels.
     
  5. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    you should have 3 speakers in the dash actually or at least my 72 does. idk the size. i get the use of kick panels though and its a good place to put a 6.5. personally you could always cover over yours if you wanted to go back to no speakers and no one would notice.
     
  6. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    The 1971 Buick Chassis Service Manual says that a centre speaker was for non-stereo (AM?) radios:

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  7. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    all mine are removed so that could be the deal however he is replacing his with aftermarket he can use that opening. i plan too. being its a 4x10 opening i believe you could fit the midranges in there possibly. ive not took it off to see what i got but 2 5.25s should fit and possibly even a 6.5 set. thats if its a 4x10. it could be a 4x6 though. if so i may leave it out or run 4 inch comp set if they still produce them.
     

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