Tahoe Sub Box Build up

Not sure what happened to my last post but it is all hosed up. I just purchased a 06 Tahoe and plan on installing a  couple of JL 10's. The problem I am having is the cost to build a box. I was quoted 700 to build the box below. Guess I am going to take on the task of building it my self.

Anyone from Austin? Where is the best place to purchase supplies?

What are some things I should look out when building this? Any hints or tips would be great.

thanks.. is it cheaper to buy the FG at a paint store vs auto parts?  700 for the box is crazy ( I say that before getting my hands wet). If the box was 600 in parts and 100 in labor maybe i wouldn't have such a problem. I am sure that I can build that box with out much of a problem.

What is the best way to measure the volume of something like this? I want to know if I need to port it? I was guessing if its glass I could fill it with water. 

For starters, back outta this post and look at the "sticky packing peanut volume measurement" thread. That should kinda give you ideas on how to measure volume, or maybe spark ideas of your own.

As for porting, i'd first try looking up the specs for your exact sub- brand and model. From what i've seen, ported boxes are usually sized differently than sealed, so that might be something to look into before making your enclosure...

thanks I have worked with FG before in boats but never for a speaker box. I have built a few boxes before with out issue. This website is a great resource of information. I plan on being a member for some time.

thanks. I think I am going to go with a sealed box for sure. I just spend the last 10 minutes or so looking at my rear panel.  It appears that the these are different years. The plast panel is much different in mine around the hatch area.

For now the plans are to pull the plastic section out and see what I really have to work with. I believe a I can cut the plastic and feather the cut line under the leather once covered. Just going to take a bit more work. Not worried.....yet!

I have looked around and can't find a lot of info on what fleece to use. Got any suggestions. Fabric store?

Im in san antonio and was in HEB about a week or 2 ago and they had a metal bin thing there with generic fleece blankets for $3 each. Most def. beats $4 a yard at walmart so I picked up a few of them and it worked great for the pods for my door panel.