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CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 11:29 AM

I would like to build a center console that houses 1 or 2 subwoofers. Does anybody have pics or advice on this? Also can I take newer bucket seats and plug them in?

jonzcustomshop · 01-19-2009, 01:20 PM

a pic off ebay

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 01:36 PM

That is a sick truck. Do you have a link to its ebay page?

jonzcustomshop · 01-19-2009, 05:17 PM

Its long gone, I think that was the only pic I saved... I will look.
I seem to remember it being a "donk".

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

Its long gone, I think that was the only pic I saved... I will look.
I seem to remember it being a "donk".

"Donk"; what a shame. I hate those cars.

Wolfinthesnow · 01-19-2009, 08:02 PM

If you want something really snazzy, the way to go is with fleece. My brother and I made a speaker box for his truck. Whatever flat area you want, form it with either plywood, particle board, doesnt really matter. Attatch your fleece to it, pulling it tight as you go. Once youre happy with its shape, pour on the fiberglass resin. When it hardens, it will be just as hard as cured fiberglass. Sand it, fill to your liking, paint and viola! Heres a link that shows how to do a simple speaker box, but this method can be used to make whatever you can dream up.http://volvospeed.com/Mods/fiberglass_speakerbox.html

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 09:55 PM

Man that site has some good tips that I will be using.

muddpile · 01-19-2009, 10:50 PM

I will be doing one for a single 10" in the natural disaster. I haven't got anything but a rough sketch thus far, but will be sure to post pics once I start.

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 10:55 PM

I'd be interested in seeing those pis. What kind of sub/amp are you gonna use?

vin63 · 01-20-2009, 01:30 PM

Are you looking for photos of consoles that go from the dash, then down and back? Or, just a center console between the front seats? I hand formed a fiberglass center console that goes from the bottom of the dash, down then back toward the bench seat. I was helping a friend with some marine fiberglass projects and did this on the side. I was originally planning on using it as the base to upholster and to house my air controllers, put a set of speakers on each side and possibly a sub-woofer in the middle, and whatever switches/gauges, but have decided to go a different direction. It is the raw form, so it will need hand finishing. Hopefully, this will give you another idea/option. I'll post this in the parts section.

CanonKid · 01-20-2009, 07:53 PM

Yes my plan was to build a center console that went from the dash to the back of the cab. If you have specs (like measurements) etc etc I'd like to see them.

muddpile · 01-20-2009, 08:54 PM

I'll be using a 10" Alpine Type R in a sealed down firing enclosure, powered by a Kicker 500W amp.

CanonKid · 01-20-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

I'll be using a 10" Alpine Type R in a sealed down firing enclosure, powered by a Kicker 500W amp.

I don't know much about sound systems. What do you mean by a "sealed down firing enclosure?

**scotts62** · 01-20-2009, 10:16 PM

Well no speakers in it..as of yet anyways but you get the idea.

CanonKid · 01-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Dude that is so sweet. Its exactly what I want to do with my '66.

MrPhotographer06 · 01-21-2009, 07:17 PM

i've got a kicker L5 8" to go in my console.. if i build it. i havent decided yet. but if i build a console, it would be the one from the dash to the bench seat.. or close with cupholders... planning on getting the bench re-upholstered

muddpile · 01-25-2009, 07:57 PM

Sealed as in, no air gets in or out of the sub box. Down Firing as in, the woofer cone faces down at the carpet and echos.

01-19-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Center consoles... I would like to build a center console that houses 1 or 2 subwoofers. Does anybody have pics or advice on this? Also can I take newer bucket seats and plug them in?

01-19-2009, 01:20 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Center consoles... a pic off ebay Attached Images

01-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Center consoles... That is a sick truck. Do you have a link to its ebay page? __________________ 1966 C20

01-19-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Center consoles... Its long gone, I think that was the only pic I saved... I will look. I seem to remember it being a "donk".

01-19-2009, 08:02 PM	#6
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Center consoles... If you want something really snazzy, the way to go is with fleece. My brother and I made a speaker box for his truck. Whatever flat area you want, form it with either plywood, particle board, doesnt really matter. Attatch your fleece to it, pulling it tight as you go. Once youre happy with its shape, pour on the fiberglass resin. When it hardens, it will be just as hard as cured fiberglass. Sand it, fill to your liking, paint and viola! Heres a link that shows how to do a simple speaker box, but this method can be used to make whatever you can dream up.http://volvospeed.com/Mods/fiberglass_speakerbox.html __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

01-19-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Center consoles... Man that site has some good tips that I will be using. __________________ 1966 C20

01-19-2009, 10:50 PM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Center consoles... I will be doing one for a single 10" in the natural disaster. I haven't got anything but a rough sketch thus far, but will be sure to post pics once I start. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-19-2009, 10:55 PM	#9
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Center consoles... I'd be interested in seeing those pis. What kind of sub/amp are you gonna use? __________________ 1966 C20

01-20-2009, 01:30 PM	#10
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Center consoles... Are you looking for photos of consoles that go from the dash, then down and back? Or, just a center console between the front seats? I hand formed a fiberglass center console that goes from the bottom of the dash, down then back toward the bench seat. I was helping a friend with some marine fiberglass projects and did this on the side. I was originally planning on using it as the base to upholster and to house my air controllers, put a set of speakers on each side and possibly a sub-woofer in the middle, and whatever switches/gauges, but have decided to go a different direction. It is the raw form, so it will need hand finishing. Hopefully, this will give you another idea/option. I'll post this in the parts section. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

01-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#11
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Center consoles... Yes my plan was to build a center console that went from the dash to the back of the cab. If you have specs (like measurements) etc etc I'd like to see them. __________________ 1966 C20

01-20-2009, 08:54 PM	#12
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Center consoles... I'll be using a 10" Alpine Type R in a sealed down firing enclosure, powered by a Kicker 500W amp. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-20-2009, 10:16 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Center consoles... Well no speakers in it..as of yet anyways but you get the idea. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#15
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Center consoles... Dude that is so sweet. Its exactly what I want to do with my '66. __________________ 1966 C20 Last edited by CanonKid; 01-20-2009 at 11:46 PM.

01-21-2009, 07:17 PM	#16
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Center consoles... i've got a kicker L5 8" to go in my console.. if i build it. i havent decided yet. but if i build a console, it would be the one from the dash to the bench seat.. or close with cupholders... planning on getting the bench re-upholstered __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott

01-25-2009, 07:57 PM	#17
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Center consoles... Sealed as in, no air gets in or out of the sub box. Down Firing as in, the woofer cone faces down at the carpet and echos. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open



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