Stereo system is done (almost!) Pics!
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Very nice, That is a super clean job.
I am also running a Diamond 10 in the same size box but on the pass. side and it hits pretty hard I didn't think it would sound very good but got a great deal on the used system and I am very happy.
I am also running a Diamond 10 in the same size box but on the pass. side and it hits pretty hard I didn't think it would sound very good but got a great deal on the used system and I am very happy.
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According to my handy spec sheet, the mounting depth of the sub is 5.63", but you also have to take into account that the surround sticks out about an inch from the mounting surface as well. After listening for a couple of days, I can say that I am very happy with the bass response...not earth shaking, but more than enough for me. I was going for a factory look; I wanted it to look like it came from Ford as an option, so to hear someone say it looks factory is a huge compliment. Thanks again guys for all your nice comments. But I will not be making more of these...I started this project in August!
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Originally posted by illegalspeeds
...I wanted it to look like it came from Ford as an option, so to hear someone say it looks factory is a huge compliment. Thanks again guys for all your nice comments. But I will not be making more of these...I started this project in August!
...I wanted it to look like it came from Ford as an option, so to hear someone say it looks factory is a huge compliment. Thanks again guys for all your nice comments. But I will not be making more of these...I started this project in August!
j/k, but I think by the responses you got, you could sell a ton of those if you did make them.
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I can wait until mid-late January for mine.
My truck wont get to me for another 2 weeks, but if you decide to build these boxes. I would be more than willing to wait 6 months for mine.
Great job man, Ford should be proud of you. You should patent it, an then charge ford.
My truck wont get to me for another 2 weeks, but if you decide to build these boxes. I would be more than willing to wait 6 months for mine.
Great job man, Ford should be proud of you. You should patent it, an then charge ford.
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Originally posted by Fowl
I can wait until mid-late January for mine.
My truck wont get to me for another 2 weeks, but if you decide to build these boxes. I would be more than willing to wait 6 months for mine.
Great job man, Ford should be proud of you. You should patent it, an then charge ford.
I can wait until mid-late January for mine.
My truck wont get to me for another 2 weeks, but if you decide to build these boxes. I would be more than willing to wait 6 months for mine.
Great job man, Ford should be proud of you. You should patent it, an then charge ford.
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I did some calculating last night. Parts breakdown (if anyone cares) is like this:
Wood, screws, glue, etc. $40
Fiberglass resin, mat, and mold fabric $80
Vinyl $50
Vinyl dye $30
Polyester primer, primer, and paint $100
That only comes to about $300 in materials, not counting the electronics! We would have charged about $2000 for that at the shop I used to work at. What a bargain! There were some specialized tools involved, and a lot of hours were put into fitting it in the truck properly and prepping it for paint. I am very proud of the fact that no holes were drilled in the truck, and it can be put back to stock in about an hour and you would never know there was an aftermarket stereo in it. It makes me very happy that all you guys like it - this is my first 2 page post in a year and a half of Lightning ownership! Thanks again for all your positive comments.
Wood, screws, glue, etc. $40
Fiberglass resin, mat, and mold fabric $80
Vinyl $50
Vinyl dye $30
Polyester primer, primer, and paint $100
That only comes to about $300 in materials, not counting the electronics! We would have charged about $2000 for that at the shop I used to work at. What a bargain! There were some specialized tools involved, and a lot of hours were put into fitting it in the truck properly and prepping it for paint. I am very proud of the fact that no holes were drilled in the truck, and it can be put back to stock in about an hour and you would never know there was an aftermarket stereo in it. It makes me very happy that all you guys like it - this is my first 2 page post in a year and a half of Lightning ownership! Thanks again for all your positive comments.