How to fix a shifted top plate

[b-eazy]

Nice fixxx. ..im tuned in for sure. .lol

[Purplehaze]

Okay, so I finished up this motor recently, and figured I'd share how I did it!

Last time you seen it, she looked like this.



So, I had took the top plate to the machine shop while it was off, to be "modified", and to get drilled and taped for the new frame. (Going from square 18 to round 15)
Got that back, thy did it right! But I also had them cut the center of the frame, so it would sit flush on the top plate. The nailed it all, here it is right after I picked it up.





So next, I started work on the top plate.



Gonna use the 4 studs to secure the top plate, along with glue, so that this doesn't happen again.
Here is what I came up with.







First I threaded the studs



Then the holes where they come thru the top plate. But first, cleaning, sanding, and primer.



Then, I tapped the holes





I will now be able to use these



Like this



More on the next post....

[Purplehaze]

So now after a little more work, I'm ready to put this baby back together.



I made my shims out of 3" PVC. They worked GREAT!

Here was the test fit, before putting down glue. I used brand new 60mm bolts to let the plate back down.



And here it is, in place, glued. I am inserting the fasteners.





Then, after letting it set up for a few days, I started the finishing touches. To remove(cover) all "holes" other than the ones needed. Make it look clean.







In primer, ready for paint



Paint used is





First coat is a light one



After a few more coats, and some clear



And there you go, ready to be mounted to its new frame!



The frame, also w fresh paint



I tried to get a straight shot of the gap, but it's hard to do!



And that is that, motor is fixed!

But just in case you are curious, I will paint both the top and bottom plate, but at separate times.
The bottom plate will be last for obvious reasons!

If you want to see more, keep your eyes peeled for a full build thread I will be putting up here very soon, specifically for this sub.

And thanks for lookin', and again thanks to all who helped! (Special thanks to Rusty)

[b-eazy]

Im loving this. .great job; ) ;)

[Chris Hammer]

looks great.

[Purplehaze]

Thanks guys, I figured I'd share this just in case anyone has the same problem, and needs to know how to fix it.

I think it w be a good one to pin to the top of this section, to keep it easy to find!

[goodvibez]

Nice man! Looks good! I really like that metalic, that looks really sharp! Are the subs going to be inverted in the box to show off that nice painted azz?

[Purplehaze]

Nice man! Looks good! I really like that metalic, that looks really sharp! Are the subs going to be inverted in the box to show off that nice painted azz?

Thanks bro!

Yeah, sorta. This sub is #1 of 1, it will be used by itself. But yes I will show it off, either running inverted, or plexi windows. I'll probably do a nice ported box w a big plexi window.

After I finish this one, and see that everything is working properly, I'll start on the 4 for my PT. They will be a little different, but mostly still the same. They will probably be white instead of red, and have carbon fiber cones. And the motors on them will remain chrome. At least that's the plan at the moment.

And the top two will be inverted, the bottom two regular, not only to show off both sides of the subs, but because that is the only way they will fit in m wall.

[big dee]

Nice job bro! I like the paint you used on the plate ! Looks clean

[Purplehaze]

Nice job bro! I like the paint you used on the plate ! Looks clean

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Clean is the goal.

I have been workin' on it, should have a build log up for it in the next few days.

I'll link it to this thread, in case anyone else wants to see a full custom Solo X 15 build, from start to finish!