Ok, based on responses, I've decided not to cut. Now I need to decide
on the approach. I really like the idea of making a nice custom kick
panel and storing the original. I think I will do this, but, for now,
I think I'm going to use Jake's suggestion, as my NC, SC and Florida
road trip kicks off on Friday 4/16 and I'm doing my usual, 'pre-trip
final cram.'

The amp : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=577
The sub  : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs_pages.php?page_id=278
The speakers : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components.php?comp_id=59
The deck is a DEH, Pioneer with USB and all that jazz.

Thanks for all your help,
Miguel

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
  - Thomas A. Edison

On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 5:18 AM, Michael Sullivan
<sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would like a pic, please. :-)
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 12:09 AM, brady <dofunk@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Why cut up the original kick panel?
>> Do what I've done twice and make a new front kick panel for what ever
>> custom sub you want and save the original panel.
>> I've got a custom kick panel with a JL 10W7 in there with a custom box and
>> a JL 1000-1 amp running the sub. I've also relocated the rear heater to the
>> passenger side under the bench seat. I can post a pic if anyone likes
>> Brady in MA.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Fri, April 9, 2010 9:31:08 PM
>> Subject: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
>>
>>  I have my new 10" Woofer ready to install. Originally, I was intending
>> this install it into the kick panel beneath the rear bench, on the
>> driver's side, but when I mentioned this to my son (brought up on the
>> teats of many vans,) he was horrified that I would 'butcher' the
>> Westy. He's right in some ways, but there exists a camp out there,
>> that is all about doing whatever gets you groovin' and free love, and
>> all that jazz....baby yeah, cut it if it makes you feel better. Well
>> it's times like these, when I am grieved by such a dilemna, that I go
>> to the valued list members for their wise comments. I am the butcher,
>> ready to draw blood.....and plenty of it! Cut! Don't cut! I am torn
>> and I don't want to pay for counseling, which, for the record, I have
>> never paid for, or gotten free........except on this list!
>> GIA (gracias in advance)
>> Miguel
>>
>> I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
>>  - Thomas A. Edison
>>
>