Stereo work

[Z06killinSBF]

I recently got back into stereos and decided to try my hand at fiberglass work. I am extremely happy with how everything has turned out. Now to just finish the trunk and do a console.

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[Z06killinSBF]

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[68EFIvert]

Those look great. Do you think the kick panel speakers would work with a manual transmission? I've been thinking about doing the same thing.

 

[Z06killinSBF]

Those look great. Do you think the kick panel speakers would work with a manual transmission? I've been thinking about doing the same thing.

I'm not sure. My rings come about 3-1/2" out so maybe you can check with a tape measure.

 

[S-Car-Go]

Great job! What does the rest of the system consist of?

 

[tx65coupe]

That looks good.

I don't understand the desire to show off the speakers though. I would rather have grilles that hide them and make them blend away so it looks stock.

Also I think that kickpanel speaker setups take away too much leg room. I have a clutch pedal that would be in close proximity to it as well. Does it make you feel cramped having it there?

 

[Z06killinSBF]

I dont really care for the grills but thats what came with them. I wanted to use my complete black grills from the other speakers but they broke when I took them out. They arent really noticeable and sound MUCH better than what was there. I really like them and dont think they get in the way.

 

[Z06killinSBF]

System:

Alpine CDA-9885
Orion Cobalt 5-1/4 in C25.2s kick panels
Kenwood 12's w3005 (temp)
SPL FX2-2600 4 ohms: 450 watts x 2 chan RMS
Scosche wiring
100 amp alt with 1ga power cable
Optima Red top

 

[tx65coupe]

It looks like it was professinally done.

 

[iskwezm]

I plan on making some with and without speakers and selling them when i get some time.

if you make them again, use Rage Gold instead of Bondo, it spreads easier or mix the bondo with some resin and you can brush it on.It will flow easier and require less sanding when done.

 

[Z06killinSBF]

I plan on making some with and without speakers and selling them when i get some time.

if you make them again, use Rage Gold instead of Bondo, it spreads easier or mix the bondo with some resin and you can brush it on.It will flow easier and require less sanding when done.

Awesome!! Any more tips or tricks? I'm trying to learn as much as I can.

Thanks to everyone who likes them!!

 

[iskwezm]

what did you wrap your form with? I use fleece and it works ok, but you can use other coverings that when resin applied wont sag and change your form. I too use cheap materials when i can, but the more expensive msterials fo make it easier.

 

[Z06killinSBF]

Ya, i used fleece and it did sag in places and pull REALLY easy. On one side it actually made the adhesive spray pull away and I had to clamp it while it was wet, messy.

Question on the body filler/resin mixing. Do I add the hardner to the resin? What is the process on this cause I really want to try it.