sean 371 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 K, I'm building a kick pod because a couple shops want to see some of my fiberglass work, so I thought I'd throw something fresh together. While I was at it, I took plenty of pics, and theres enough for it to be a sort of tutorial. So read on! I removed my kick panel, and covered it in masking tape to prevent resin from touching the stock piece. I sprayed WD-40 on the tape as a sort of mold release, and layed down a few layers of glass. Then I ran a line of nylon rope around the outside edge, so that I can cut away all the fabric that will be stretched over the edges, and the fiberglass will still have something to attach to. Mold popped off: Cleaned up: I cut out my speaker ring and supported it the way I wanted with wooden dowels and hot glue. I use hot glue so that I can yank it off if I need to readjust the aiming or height. A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 looks good so far man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean 371 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Ready to stretch: (just an old t-shirt, but whatever works, I had no fleece at the house at the time) This thing was a bitch to stretch, I had to make two relief cuts, but they'll be glassed over and reinforced, so it's not a big deal: Resined and glassed first layer: Another layer or two added, and then sanded with 40 grit: A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm1689 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 lookin good bro keep them pics commin! R.I.P. KOOLAID KING --- Thomas Johnson 04/02/1986 - 06/09/07 THUNDER CAR AUDIO Chris's 91 hatch - 2 18" BTL's, 2 T40001BD's, 153+ dbs Chris's 2005 BMW 525i Chris's 2002 Ford Ranger 2004 Silverado Blow Through 1999 Silverado - 4 15" SSD's Fiberglass Top Infinity G20 *RIP KOOLAID KING* Dodge Stratus - 2 12" Power HX2's, Fiberglass Baffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean 371 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks guys, I'm uploadin more. This thing is pretty much done, I just need to spot fill it and keep sanding. Keep in mind, this is just an "exhibition piece." This isn't going in the car, mostly because I'm selling the car. But I'm going to make it look good because it's going to help me get a job this summer. A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean 371 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I keep telling myself to order some Rage Gold, but I always end up needing filler "right away" so I go buy what I can find. Well I'm thoroughly sick of the normal bondo, and the only other stuff I could find at pep boys (had a gift card to spend) was the Bondo Ultimate. So I gave it a shot. And I must say it's muuch better than the traditional stuff. It's similarly priced as Rage too, I'll have to order some Rage as well so I can do a full comparison. Anyway, on with the pics! Here's the filler: Pod in car: Filler applied: Roughed up with 40 grit (i know its low, but its awesome for the first coat) and followed by 90 grit: A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg_will Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 this is definitely something that i have been looking for a tut. for, for a while. please, keep it coming... 2002 Chevy Blazer 2 door 1-18" Fi BTL, 1 T2000.1bd, 8 ft box before displacement tuned to 33Hz, Big 3 done in 1/0 Havent been metered yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 QUITE nice dude! Very clean. They should be impressed. Good luck w/ the job, not that ya need it. COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean 371 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks guys! Here's the last round of pics for tonight. Got a little high build primer on to see the spots that needed filler: Sanded down the primer in those areas, added some more filler, resanded, and resprayed: Phew...fiberglass is a lotta work. This would have been a two hour job if I were going to carpet it. Painting it adds around 3 hours (at least) of sanding/filling/prep work. Like I said, this is pretty much done, just a bit more fill and then some paint. If I were putting this in the car, I'd drill holes through the stock kick panel, and use three or four rivets to hold it on. Or, if I wanted to avoid cutting holes, I'd get some 3M double stick foam tape to hold it on real tight. A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAT DIRT Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 that is so legit for just a quick little build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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