mikey060

Just posting my thread from another forum, i figured you guys might be interested... heres the origional : http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=12039

This will be my build log as i attempt to put a 12" DC Audio Level 3 into my dash in the stock glove box location. It should be interesting...

The vehicle..


I used to run a DC audio Level 5 and a stetsom 2k in my truck. Unfortunately it required a much larger box then i would like in my truck and it was not practical as i use my truck for 4wheeling quite often. So i decided to downsize and keep as much usable cab space as possible.
A comparison of the Level 3 (on the left) and the Level 5 (on the right)

the box, as you can see it took up the entire backseat behind the driver


Naturally the next best place for a sub in my truck is the glove box so that's what i set out to do..















after 2 layers of glass mat



That,s basically where i am at right now. The original Plan was to do 1 cf sealed if i could fit that however as it stands right now Im at around .85 cubes for just the back part of the box. After adding the front i will possibly be over 1.5 cubes. if that is the case i will be porting this using a 4" aeroport.

thanks for looking, stay tuned..

mikey060

here is what i have got done today so far..







first problem which i had anticipated




i decided it would be easier to relocate my tweeters to the a pillar and i also save myself from losing a lot of volume in that corner. the imagining from those speakers is just how i like it but i cant imagine the a pillar being too different.
i will mount the tweeter on the little black triangle, the mirror mount, at a later date.



this pic shows how much room you still have.


i am 6'3" and can comfortably sit without bending my legs in. obviously you would not want to take this truck on a road trip with a passenger.

mikey060

Here's the rest of the work i finished today













will start glassing it tommarow

mikey060

Got a little more done today, would have done more but i ran out of resin :rolleyes:

Figured a way to harness the box to the truck

removed the stock grommet in the firewall


marked and drilled a hole then inserted a 1/2" bolt with washer




too long


much better



view from outside the passenger window. from a thieves point of view :p




The one bolt through the firewall holds the box in nice and secure however it still needs some vertical support. Also needs the vertical support to help level it out so the glove box looks proper. I will make some sort of bracket tomorrow to help support it. Will be in the red circled part of the picture below.


apparently the last bit of resin i used was a little old. it was only about a quarter of a quart that i used. its a nice money color haha

mikey060

Heres some pics of the stereo bezel. was previously just resting in the double din, which made it very easy to fall out (or steal)


i should have used some sort of plastic epoxy to join the dash piece with the universal stereo mount



added some filler


didnt get pics of the spot filler but here is a pic of the high build primer coat






could have turned out a little better had i used the proper epoxy but in any case i am happy with the result

mikey060

Here are some pics of the door pods i built for the 5 1/4 components. ignore the very large ring for the mid. i was going to flushmount but decided against it

DontStepOnMySteeze

thats pretty ridiculously awesome

yotaman85

yea, about that, ah, im gonna go ahead and ask if you can come by on Saturday and do my truck too.. um k.. thanks..

airkewld4life

That is sick. Can't wait to see it all done

mikey060

Thanks for the compliments guys, if you want more regular updates of the subbox build you can check it out here

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/boa...m/78-dc-audio/

airkewld4life

Which thread is yours?

mikey060

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/boa...ove-box-build/

airkewld4life

Just went through your thread. Looking good.

Question though, what is with the flashing tape on the doors? Does that really help out for improving mid bass?

DontStepOnMySteeze

glove box from hell

KtrainHurricane

I know everyone hates bringing up old threads, but where are the finished pics to this build?!