1994 Ford F350 CC Build- Stalled out for a bit! Sorry!

[scooter99]

The next order of business was to address the square edges on this port. Not much I can do about it, but sand it. So I used my good friend again, with a sanding wheel this time, and did the best number I could on it. Probably should've done a little better job, but it's not square anymore and that's the point.

Next up was the bracing. Remember this is only half inch ply and mdf. So I need some kind of bracing in this thing at least. The top, bottom, and sides are probably ok, cause they're all birch and only about 6" wide so they're pretty stiff. However, the front and back panels are MDF and there's gonna be some flexin going on there!

So instead of cutting a bunch of wood and nailing or screwing them, I decided threaded rods, washers, nuts, and nuts with nylon inserts will be the best thing to use here.

The hardware!

Now that I've got the rods in, tightened on the bottom, and the second nut and washer on, it's time for the last part in completing the actual box. The back side including the amp rack.

Got the holes drilled to fit the rods through

Then it was time to glue it. NICE thick bead so it oozes out everywhere!

Then get it on there! Obviously here I had to get it on, put a couple screws in it and flip it over. That's why it's back side up now. Did some counter sinking and then screwing! She's tight!!!!

Now as you can see the rods are too tall. So I had to cut them off. Well in order to not mess up the threads and be able to get the nuts on, I put on a couple extra nuts first, then cut them off. This way I can run the nuts off, salvage the threads and put the nuts with the nylon inserts on with no problems!

[scooter99]

So after this was done, I was thinking to myself, I really need to get an air saw. I've been talking about getting one for a while now, and really it's just a good tool to have. So after seeing this, I was shaking my head saying I have to just go get one! So that's next on the list of tools to buy!

So I ran those nuts off and put the final ones on no problems and tightened it down! NO FLEX!!

I also trimmed off the excess! Not pictured.

So here is what she looks like so far!

Now onto the flush panel. I need to hide the nuts from the rods, so I measured it out, drilled the holes and got it mounted.

Half inch bit with tape to mark the depth. 1/2" out of a 3/4" panel. Needed to stay within the extra quarter inch!

Then I just reamed them out a little bit to fit the nut!

Sits beautifully!

[scooter99]

So the flush panel, I had said before, was going to be screwed in from the inside to not show screws. But that just wasn't going to work. These subs were kind of a pain to get out of there, and if I ever have to take them out, I'd rather not have to pry them out and risk puncturing one or something stupid. So I decided to just screw them on from the front. Then if I need to take it off, I can with no problems.

Test fitted the subs. I'm getting excited. It's still a temporary box, and there's some stuff that's driving me nuts, like the flush panel, and it being just one side of the box, and the router dips from the screw holes, and stuff like that. But overall I'm happy with it. It'll work out for a temp box.

Now it's time for the sexy!!!!

Soundstream Rubicon 1.1600D sub amp, and 4.600 mids and highs amp.

Time for the layout!

So this was the first layout, and then I even went ahead and drilled out holes for the inserts. But I had to change it.

Reason I had to change it was cause I left myself no room for a fuse block or ground block. Yes, there's only 2 amps, but I still need to have them. So I moved the amps down a bit, and left myself plenty of room for that. Those will get made a little later. I'll probably just go pick up some aluminum bar from home depot, drill and tap em, and call it good. I do have some aluminum block here though that I was going to make custom blocks with, so maybe I'll use those. We'll see!

So here she is, rough and in the nude! Amps mounted in the correct spaces.

The top looks unbalanced, but that will balance out when I get the blocks in there for power and ground. It's the bottom right that's not sitting well with me. I may do something there to decorate it and dress it up. We'll see!

So that's it for now. We're getting closer, but still a ways to go!

Thanks for tuning in!

[Twostrokeking]

Ur build makes me excited. I cant wait bro!

[Colin - STAPUFT]

That is one LONG port!

I like where this joker is headed. The way you are building your box kind of reminds me of the theory behind the "truck box" that Decware had out back in the day. Guaranteed to give massive amounts of output for its size.

[monteboy05]

Nice its lookin good. Can't wait to see it done

[Purplehaze]

Nice work! Looks good, everything looks good! Your getting there, man you will have bass soon!

[scooter99]

Ur build makes me excited. I cant wait bro!

I figured you might be interested in this one. Very similar to yours in using 2 8's and 1/2" materials. I'm glad you're enjoying!

That is one LONG port!

I like where this joker is headed. The way you are building your box kind of reminds me of the theory behind the "truck box" that Decware had out back in the day. Guaranteed to give massive amounts of output for its size.

I'm guessing the Joker comment was meant in a good way. Never saw that "truck box theory" but I'm kind of stabbing in the dark here. Like I said, it's only temporary to get some bass in the truck. It's summer time and we're going to be using it more and more so I want bass in it while I drive it. So I'm hoping I'm guessing right on the whole thing. I used torres and just went for it. Do you have a link or something for that theory. I'd LOVE to read it. Always trying to learn.

I'm loving your build by the way. Makes me wish I had a van to do myself! Love it! Thanks for checking in!

Nice its lookin good. Can't wait to see it done

You and me both!

Nice work! Looks good, everything looks good! Your getting there, man you will have bass soon!

I know, it's exciting. I wish I had some bass last night at the drive in's! Would've added another dimension to the movie! Would've been great!

Thanks guys!

[Twostrokeking]

I miss how we used to have chat haha. I havent bull shitted with you forever.

[scooter99]

you can still pm me.

I'm not sure how much work I'm gonna get done this week, if any. I'm hosting a bbq for my family on Saturday for fathers day, and I wasn't able to do much to clean up around the house this weekend. So I'm going to have to do it all week at night. I've got dog training tonight, my anniversary is tomorrow night, and that leaves wednesday, thursday, friday nights and saturday morning to get ready. In the middle of that somewhere, I'm going to have a brand new BBQ, my wife and mom bought me for fathers day WOOOOTTT, to put together! So I'm going to see about maybe taking my actual fathers day to get this baby playing! Up in the morning throughout the day. We'll see if that can happen or not.

I also need to get my alarm in that beast. It has just the factory alarm, but I need better with all that's going in this thing. Gotta do a re tint on the windows too! All the way around! SO there's some stuff to do still.

Slow steps forward is what I like.

I've also gotten a great idea from someone else about the space on the right of the subs! I won't reveal just yet, but there's gonna be lots of detail. If it works out, it'll look sick!

More to come!!