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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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My attempt at a custom box

Granted it didn't turn out quite as nice as I had liked. I feel my first time with fiberglass went pretty well. I like it. Could have sanded a little more... here are a few pics of the progression minus when I was fleecing the box. Everything else is pictured..

Fiberglass mold from trunk with mdf base and sub ring with support.



Fleeced and fiberglassed..



Bondoed


Sanded


Fitment


Almost done setup

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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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This was done in one weekend. Probably about 16-20 hrs put into this.. I have a whole new respect for Body shop guys..
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Not how I've done it, but props for tackling the project.
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Didn't take a picture of when I put extra fiberglass to support the sub ring..
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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not bad. looks pretty good.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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Looks pretty good for your first attempt !
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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Is there a desired thickness when done>
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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Thanks guys. I didn't really have a desired thickness. I just wanted it to be really ridged.. And that it is. I could probably stand on this thing no problem..
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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nice job looks good
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Thanks again guys. This set-up sounds great. Just got my BD 1000 in the other day, and man does it kick.
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Looks nice. What is the internal volume?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Looks good I might have to make one
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Looks like a good fitment, I don't think I would have the patience to complete a project like that, so good job.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Looks Good!
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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wow nice man that actually looks really good. hows it holding up?
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