first fiberglass projects
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 18, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Topic: first fiberglass projects
Posted By: leftyrev
Subject: first fiberglass projects
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 6:43 PM
here are some pics the first is a sub enclosure i made last week dont mind the wires i had to take out my amps to do the amp rack pics here too . keep in mind Im a family man so i have to keep my trunk clear as possible . my main concern was to keep it minimal but nice looking ill keep posting pics as the amp rack gets done im also working on some door pods to fit in the factory location with a better stereo imaging angle . after that is the rear view mirror pods https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/sub.bmp https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/3ming.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/finalfittest1.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/finalfittest2.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/resinedup.jpg so far the amp rack was test fitted with the amps and resined . hopfully the weather allows me to finish week
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Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 7:43 PM
You have done a awesome job from what I am seeing. Got some hefty equipment (JL Audio). Make sure your box is thick...
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Posted By: r0yal
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 9:14 PM
That looks pretty freakin sweet man! keep up the good work! and post more pix! lol
Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 9:36 PM
yeah i have JL componant system in the front might be buying a second set to add 2 6.5 midds and tweets to the doors . also plan on buying another set of JL 6x9's for the rear fill i have infinity Kappas now . i have a Kenwood Excelon X969 head unit and a Precesion Power PAR-650 paragraphic EQ . i used to have 2 JLw6 's but i sold one needed more room i my car , and the one JL sounds great , im more of a SQ guy anyway thanks for the comments , im happy with the test project , i plan on getting a new car in january so i figured id practice on the old hooptie first lollollololol . im new to the fiberglass stuff but ive been installing systems for a hobby for over 15 years now
Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 9:57 PM
the sub enclosure is pretty thick i think i got about 1/2 inch thickness on the flat sections and also the mold of the side trunk wall has many curves ...too many ...what a bitch that was to make lol .. the wall is almost like a half circle and many contours from the wheel well , tail light and other metal brackets . had a hell of a time trying to get the mold out . well thats what this was all about a learning process. other than that i had no problems . i own various power tools , and i DONT have a air compressor so dont think you need to buy one to get a project done . the only thing i bought was the router and Jasper 200 circle Jig for the speaker rings .
Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 10:06 PM
I usually use a jig saw for my speaker rings, have been meaning to buy a good router/circle jig. My rings don't come out too bad.
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Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 05, 2004 at 10:19 PM
if you plan on doing more projects i would definetly get a router its so much easier and a nicer finshed product . i used to use a jigsaw when i made my mdf enclosures . i picked up a cheap skil router with 3 hp for $75 and a set of router bits for $25 . cheap stuff but it got the job done . the circle jig is great it makes holes from 2 to 18 inches but it wasnt cheap it was about $35
Posted By: fdawg
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 1:59 PM
leftyrev wrote:
here are some pics the first is a sub enclosure i made last week dont mind the wires i had to take out my amps to do the amp rack pics here too . keep in mind Im a family man so i have to keep my trunk clear as possible . my main concern was to keep it minimal but nice looking ill keep posting pics as the amp rack gets done im also working on some door pods to fit in the factory location with a better stereo imaging angle . after that is the rear view mirror pods https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/sub.bmp https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/3ming.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/finalfittest1.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/finalfittest2.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/resinedup.jpg so far the amp rack was test fitted with the amps and resined . hopfully the weather allows me to finish week < language=>postamble();
nice work, man -how did you mount the enclosure to the side of the vehicle?
Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 8:43 PM
hehe funny you should ask that . it was a bitch for me to figure that out . since the back of the enclosure was so curved and had to many angles i couldnt drive a screw to the wall in the trunk . i found a 1\2 inch hole in the trunkwall that was there already . i used this bolt and this piece thats like a blade i dont know the exact name for it but basicly its made for drywall mounting , the piece folds in half and goes in the whole then it opens up on the other side and then i tightened the bolt inside the enlosure and locked it to the trunk wall . dman i dont know if i explained it right maybe ill take a pic and show you [IMG]https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/P1010003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/P1010001.jpg[/IMG]
Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 8:48 PM
oops sorry wrong url . these are the pics of the bolt and hanger i used to mount the sub enlosure worked great for me . then i used caulking to seal the bolt inside the enclosure https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/P1010003.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/P1010001.jpg
Posted By: HottAccord
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 9:46 PM
Nice job!! Are you gonna stiffen up the amp rack from the inside or outside now?
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Im a fiberglass whore!!
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 9:59 PM
good stuff, , i like the toy beside the amp rack in the last pic haha. About the bolt method you have, , isn't the wing thingy going to fall inside your fender everytime you remove the bolt?? After removing the bolt a few times your going to have a lot of those wings rattleing around in your fender. ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 10:44 PM
as far as the amp rack is concerned i used polar fleece so that is pretty strong on its own after it is resined , also i am using Rage Gold body filler to get a smooth surface , it is pretty strong for what i need ,its just a decorative item i dont need to use any fibreglass the frame is built out of MDF . it is open on the bottom to hide all the wires . ill post more pics after im done sanding by tomorrow . as for the wing bolt yeah i guess if you cant reach it . i can on mine . anyway i dont plan on taking it out till i sell the car anyway lolol.
Posted By: Project GT
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 8:43 PM
post some pics of your work up man, i enjoy checkin out work so i can get more and more ideas...
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Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 13, 2004 at 5:46 PM
ive been a little busy as of late , trying to get a little done every day tho , here is 2 pics of the amp rack primed , the holes on the sides are for the power wires that are gonna get connected to fuses on both sides . the center is pretty ruff because the amps are gonna sit in there snug and nobody will see it . hope to get it done soon ill post more pics in a few days https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/primed2.bmp https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/leftyrev/primed.bmp
Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 10:49 AM
Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 5:16 PM
Looking very good, just wondering what kind of paint you are using (brand wise)?
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Posted By: leftyrev
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 6:21 PM
Dupli color Acrylic enamyl ....color machinery Grey .... dont know much about paints i usually buy duplicolor when i paint other things so i figured it would be ok . looks good to me .any suggestions for the next time? I could use the tips if anybody has any
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 6:33 PM
Nice work man!!!
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Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: September 14, 2004 at 7:47 PM
I usually use duplicolor aswell...
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