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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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i want to build/have built(by pro) a box like this

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=393676

but i have no idea how the inside of it is done. wondering if i could make this and then make a top or something to put over it like a place to mount a few gauges and maybe some cupholders

or if you have any other suggestions on how to mount 1 JLAudio 10W3v3 in a reg.cab truck without moving the seats forward ANY
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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anyone?
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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could always make the sub box the center seat, throw some padding on the top and cover it then mount your console back on it, no one will ever know its a sub box....
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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with fiberglass anything is possible

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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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I have a suggestion...get a shallow sub!

Unless your willing to go Ghostbusters Custom, it's hard to get a non-shallow sub behind the seats in a RC and not move the seats any.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Cam Galbraith
I have a suggestion...get a shallow sub!
i bought the JL sub used for $140shipped, not bad IMO.

Originally Posted by Cam Galbraith
Ghostbusters Custom

huh???

Originally Posted by Cam Galbraith
it's hard to get a non-shallow sub behind the seats in a RC and not move the seats any.
did you look at my links? didnt really figure i could get it behind the seats, just wanting suggestions on how to build the box.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nightrunner
didnt really figure i could get it behind the seats, just wanting suggestions on how to build the box.

just build the box rectangular to fit between the seat and dash as in the picture and use fiberglass to contour it to the dash however you want it....
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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My bad...Ghostbusters Custom = lots of work


I'd start with cardboard templates. Cut a piece to fit where and what shape so it will clear the sub, trace it onto 3/4" mdf, then trace that part onto another sheet and you will have two identical parts. Then just figure out how big the rest of the parts need to be. Since it looks like it will have non 90* angles, some bondo might be in order to get the edges and corners smooth.
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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I am running two 10 jl audio w3's with dual voice coils on truck in sig and only moved seat minimally. I am 6feet tall and about 320lbs, and fit comfortably. Dont have pics though.
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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soory i posted up using logged on screen name of a friend, I orignally posted up

Originally Posted by 07 Z71
I am running two 10 jl audio w3's with dual voice coils on truck in sig and only moved seat less than an 1/2 an inch foward . I am 6feet tall and about 320lbs, and fit comfortably. Dont have pics though.
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