aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Time to install the box...finally! It's a super tight fit, but it works. Had to put some foam pads underneath the back of the box in the bed to accomodate the weight of the box during the cab/bed flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 With the box in, time to do the amp rack and wiring. I ran the 0 gauge power and ground under the cab, so I didn't have to run it under the carpet inside. There's a chanel on the bottom of the cab that runs the length of the frame. I ran the power wire along that chanel. The ground just ran through the cab to the frame underneath. The Amp rack has a lighted plexi cover in the center to highlight the power and grounding blocks. The rack is similar to my previous build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 I got new carpet for the cab. It's cheap, but it'll do until I can get custom carpet installed. Time to carpet the front of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Amp install time!!! Another test fit. Subs installed and getting the wiring dialed in. Covered the amp rack in vinyl to match the rest of the interior. Amps are in and wired up. Used Stinger wire ferrules to keep the install pretty clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Definitely need a new battery and alt, but wired up the fuse holders in the engine bay. Made a little Plastic mount to keep them out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 And it lives! Added the bass knob and switch for the lights. Also painted the light tan interior pieces to match the dark grey of the rest of the interior. Also included dual volt meters on the A pilar. I definitely need new battery and alt. My voltage never goes above 13.2 with the engine on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 That's it for now. I'll get video of the completed interior and of the system playing once I have a chance. As far as changes go, I'm going to build a new box, to the same specs, but cleaner. No carpet, 100% paint, with a trim ring. I'm also going to move the amps to the center consol. As they are now, they restrict my seats going all the way back. It makes the drive very uncomfortable, especially for the passenger. As far as the system goes, it sounds freakin great in my opinion. For my first ported box build, the sound is perfect for my musical taste. I used the CC-1 and DD-1 for dialing in the gains on the amps as well. made a huge difference. I gotta say thanks to @Triticum Agricolam for all the wisdom he threw out. I used his calculator to spec the port, and he always answered my questions when asked. Also thanks to everyone for their info and comments. This is a great community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafaseles Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Looking good! I'm about to start a blow through project on my Silverado. I'm nervous! I'm taking screenshots of all your work! Mine won't nearly look as good as yours... but like I said, I'm taking notes! Keep up the good work! 2011 Chevy Silverado under construction My build log here. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aburger Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Dafaseles said: Looking good! I'm about to start a blow through project on my Silverado. I'm nervous! I'm taking screenshots of all your work! Mine won't nearly look as good as yours... but like I said, I'm taking notes! Keep up the good work! Thanks man! I started this build in 2007, and I'm hoping to get it done by the end of the year. Would love to see the progress on your Silverado. Don't be nervous, once you make that first cut, it's on, and it's adicting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafaseles Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, aburger said: Thanks man! I started this build in 2007, and I'm hoping to get it done by the end of the year. Would love to see the progress on your Silverado. Don't be nervous, once you make that first cut, it's on, and it's adicting! I started a build log, but I'm still buying the pieces. I'm hoping you've figured out the water problem because that's what's been worrying me. It'll help that my cousin is a welder for fun and an industrial waterproofer by trade. I really liked the idea of a metal sleeve. Might have to steal that idea. Hopefully I can get started in a month or two. My goal is to get mine done before Christmas. We'll see. 2011 Chevy Silverado under construction My build log here. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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