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95Pony 
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Ok, after reading all of the online tutorials and seeing tv shows where they used FG for projects and seeing this website I decided to try my hand at fiberglass. I wanted to start small and work my way up. So, i decided to make a tweeter pod. Nice and simple. Now im in the middle of a sub box (pics of it at bottom)

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Here is what it looked like with out the pod. Just dangling out of the headliner. This had to change.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

First I popped off the plastic thing on the pillar and covered it with tinfoil.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Here is what it looked like with 1 layer (2 in some parts) of fiberglass.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

I popped it off and got this.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

I already had my rings cut out so now i could mount them on the glass. I cut for because originally i was going to flush mount it, but then i remembered that its a tweeter and it didnt really matter.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

I braced the ring with a piece of a plastic pen and hot glued it to the fiberglass.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

I actually used a toilet paper roll underneath the fleece to give it its shape.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Then i put 1 layer of fiberglass over this (2 in some spots) and it finally has some shape.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Then i got out my bondo and went to town.....

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

here it is with the first layer of bondo, a couple more layers would soon come.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Now it was time to get out the spot putty

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Here it is with the putty

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Then it was time for primer

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

Here it is all primered up

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

put some black spray paint on it but ugh, orange peel! So I wet sanded it down and the laid some clear.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

And thats it. Sorry about the poor picture quality. I dont have a digital camera, so i had to use my camera phone.

I would like to thank Dyson from this website for giving me so many painting tips and answering all my dumb questions!!

I am working my way up like i said and am about a little over half way done with a sub box, here it is.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

nismo78 
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That pod is pretty slick, good job FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.
95Pony 
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Posted: May 05, 2005 at 11:35 PM / IP Logged  
Thanks a lot Nismo78, i welcome comments, and tips (because i need them) and constructive criticism. Ive been trying to get through that sub box, but im so broke i keep running out of materials before i can finish and cant buy more until i get payed. I get payed every two weeks and because im 17 and work at mcdonalds, almost all of my check goes towards gas and insurance and other crap. When i first resined the fleece on that sub box, i ran out half way through it and had to wait a week and a half before i could buy some more...
nismo78 
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Posted: May 05, 2005 at 11:44 PM / IP Logged  

just wondering, what's so special about using fleece? The amp rack seen here:  https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=55159&PN=1

was done using just some stretchy material I found on the 1.00 rack at the walmart fabric section, with 3 or 4 coats of resin

realitycheck 
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Hey really good job Ponyman, I really like the idea of using the toilet paper roll. Very creative and innovative, way to use the old noggin.  Looks nice and smooth. You got a pic of it installed yet?
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Dyson 
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Posted: May 06, 2005 at 8:33 AM / IP Logged  

Well done man, just get that compounded and polished and we're nearly there!

Boot install is lookin great too, get some body filler on and smooth it up, will come out great!

If anyone else would like tips on painting also, feel free to give me a shout!

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Post a picture of what the pods look like inside you car.
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95Pony 
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Just now got it installed in the car. It points the tweeter directly at your face so I think the sound is better.

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.
Here it is in my hand
FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.
and here it is in the car.

The lighting is kinda weird so i tired to put a t-shirt over the window to block out the sun...

95Pony 
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Posted: May 06, 2005 at 9:31 PM / IP Logged  

That second picture sucked. try again

FG Tweeter pod w/ step by step pics -- posted image.

gangaspeed 
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looks clean very nice install

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