Forevrbumpn Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 (edited) Okay, so my buddy who I have done 3 systems so far in this vette decided to take the big plunge, fiberglassed tub holding a 15" woofer. First box was a 2.7cf box tuned to 34hz for his Hifonics Atlas, second box was a sealed box for the Atlas 12". Believe it or not, mybuddy is usually the designated driver at parties and will ocasionally drive a 3rd or 4th person home in the hatch of his vette. So the MDF boxes wasnt cutting it. So, I finally talked him in to doing a fiberglass tub in the well of his hatch. Restrictions are when the tops are in, the sub needs to lay low, so I have a limit of about 7-8" before I come close to the T Top.... I had a plan to do a directional horn mouth that the woofer will fire in, that may still happen, but its looking tighter and tigher by the moment ... If I do that, basically the woofer will fire up, but in to a opening that will direct the sound wave to the back wall, (imagine down fireing- but with a calculated horn) So, lets start..... The day was hot, a nice warm 100 degrees, windless day, perfect day for fiberglassing, buddy got to my house about 7pm, was still about 95ish... got supplies, dropped to about 85ish, and wind was kickin up big time. Had to start all the alum foil, and plastic wrap linning the area so I dont accidentally glass the bottom to the carpet... That WAS NOT going well, with the wind blowing, and my garage temporarily not accessable, it was a disaster getting everything to lay down without the drop cloth flying in the wind.... So basically long story short- tonite I got the basic rough glassing shape done, and thats all I need, the rest will be done tomorrow But tomorrow I will have a few hrs of grinding away with 26grit from my 7" sander, get all those fuk ups out, and re glass 1 more layer, pop the top on, and get creative.... SO DONT LAUGH AT THE GLASS JOB THUS FAR!!!! it will be smoothed and pimped out..... Scene of the job- Home <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0003.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> better pic of the work area, minus the fact I had couches in the way tonite... <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0003-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> dry fitting the main trim piece <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0013.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> the monster that will take up this 2cf spot <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> the horrible effects of wind, cold air, and being 310lbs, leaning in to the bottom of the vette trying to glass this piece in right.. lol <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0016-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> sub in comparison to the glassed area- this will mainly be a double baffle, well kinda... that sub will rise another 1" from where it is at now.... <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0017-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> original top in comparison to the new top..... <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0015.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> Rounded edges, Always good, especially 5/8"s round over bits <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/DSCI0014.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/forevrbumpn/vettebox1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> this is the previous box that was tucked behind the headrests, in the hatch area.... it was knockin for 1.7sealed...., but its gotta gooo So thats it for tonite... I will see what I come up with tomorrow for the top, and reinforcing the rest of the glassed tub. Edited June 16, 2007 by Forevrbumpn Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmoney Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 the pics dont work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted June 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmoney Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 (edited) some of them are working now Edited June 16, 2007 by getmoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted June 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 sorry pics out of order...... ^^ old box, this new box will definitly slam alot harder, and look alot better I know the glassing job looks horrible, but if you dont read, and just look at pics and say "damn thats horrible", read first- I know I miss read threads all the time.... more to come tomorrow with alot more glassing, and the top portion Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Okay, so my buddy who I have done 3 systems so far in this vette decided to take the big plunge, fiberglassed tub holding a 15" woofer. First box was a 2.7cf box tuned to 34hz for his Hifonics Atlas, second box was a sealed box for the Atlas 12". Believe it or not, mybuddy is usually the designated driver at parties and will ocasionally drive a 3rd or 4th person home in the hatch of his vette. So the MDF boxes wasnt cutting it. So, I finally talked him in to doing a fiberglass tub in the well of his hatch. Restrictions are when the tops are in, the sub needs to lay low, so I have a limit of about 7-8" before I come close to the T Top.... I had a plan to do a directional horn mouth that the woofer will fire in, that may still happen, but its looking tighter and tigher by the moment ... If I do that, basically the woofer will fire up, but in to a opening that will direct the sound wave to the back wall, (imagine down fireing- but with a calculated horn) So, lets start..... The day was hot, a nice warm 100 degrees, windless day, perfect day for fiberglassing, buddy got to my house about 7pm, was still about 95ish... got supplies, dropped to about 85ish, and wind was kickin up big time. Had to start all the alum foil, and plastic wrap linning the area so I dont accidentally glass the bottom to the carpet... That WAS NOT going well, with the wind blowing, and my garage temporarily not accessable, it was a disaster getting everything to lay down without the drop cloth flying in the wind.... So basically long story short- tonite I got the basic rough glassing shape done, and thats all I need, the rest will be done tomorrow But tomorrow I will have a few hrs of grinding away with 26grit from my 7" sander, get all those fuk ups out, and re glass 1 more layer, pop the top on, and get creative.... SO DONT LAUGH AT THE GLASS JOB THUS FAR!!!! it will be smoothed and pimped out..... Scene of the job- Home better pic of the work area, minus the fact I had couches in the way tonite... dry fitting the main trim piece the monster that will take up this 2cf spot the horrible effects of wind, cold air, and being 310lbs, leaning in to the bottom of the vette trying to glass this piece in right.. lol sub in comparison to the glassed area- this will mainly be a double baffle, well kinda... that sub will rise another 1" from where it is at now.... original top in comparison to the new top..... Rounded edges, Always good, especially 5/8"s round over bits this is the previous box that was tucked behind the headrests, in the hatch area.... it was knockin for 1.7sealed...., but its gotta gooo So thats it for tonite... I will see what I come up with tomorrow for the top, and reinforcing the rest of the glassed tub. i felt like being nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted June 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 thanks Bibb Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 a few more pics...... almost done, just gotta work on cosmetics Its currently drying up, I have 1 layer of fleece, then mat glass, then another layer of fleece... after seeing how hard it gets (feels nice and hard as is ) The horn wont work, because when the T tops are loaded in the back, it will obstruct the fitting of the tops. So, for now just sealed As you see there will be a little more grinding, smoothing- But Iam assuming he just wants grey carpet anyways... so Iam not worried about it Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_boi_audio Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 pretty nice i wanna get into doing some fiberglassing is it hard or medium work levels holla and check my box build Quote "MY RIDE" 1987 Chevy Cavalier Z24 2.8L V6 -- CB Radio with PA speaker Head Unit: 7 inch Jensen Flip-out -- Speakers: 4 Visonik 6 1/2s and 4 Visonik 6x9s Subwoofer: One Audiobahn 18 - Sub Amp: Power Acoustik OV1-2000d 2000 watt monoblock amp -- Battery in back - Kinetic HC600 -- Sub box: Custom built 5 cubic foot tuned to 30 hertz Coming soon: Bigger Highs Amp, Power inverter "WhItE bOi AuDiO" "FEAR THE DUCK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 glassing isnt hard, it takes practice, and you gotta remember mix ratios, or just learn by experience. There were a couple times on this build, I mixed the resin to hot, (forgetting the fact it was summer time) even had to take it out of the vette while catching the shape of the tub because I was scared it would melt thru the plastic mat in to the carpet- But I was safe... This particular car was hard because I cant fit in the hatch area to get the mold right in the tub, I had to bend over the wing, and reach down, which WAS not easy.... I seen your build, box is getting better man Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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