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Nov 29, 2007 | 10:00 AM

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gixxerjasen

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Very nice, I never thought of using tape to mock it up beforehand. Or is that the finished product?

Nov 29, 2007 | 03:21 PM

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lol.. the tape work well to see if it fit. All the pieces together actually created a strong hold!

Nov 29, 2007 | 11:10 PM

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kuruption

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Originally Posted by CRF250rider1000

I wouldn't use nails they don't really hold the box you need to put in screws every 4-6" IMO. Also don't forget to seal up all the joints inside with silicone and let it dry for 24 hours.

Looks good otherwise wrapping them is the biggest PITA I think

The glue is what creates the real bond... the nails are just used to hold the pieces together until the glue dries and created the strong bond. You can do without nails by using clamps, but the it significantly increases the amount of time you will spend building the box as you have to let the clamps sit for about 60 minutes (depending on the glue) for the glue to get a decent hold.

Screws would work, too, but you risk splitting the wood (which sucks).... and even if you don't, you have a lot of ugly screws.

Nov 30, 2007 | 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by weazel

Hey people

I bought a box from supercrewsound.com, it was ok but the longer i had it the more i didn't like it. So i decided what the hell, i would try to construct my own. here is my progress so far. A member suggested middle supports, is it needed? Also i used Liquid nails and a nail gun to construct it. After the liquid nails dry im going to use silicone to seal it up tight.

I'm in the same boat at you. However I'd like to make mine deeper(front to back) and taller(to fill void after seat lift). I'm hoping to get enough air-space to port both my 10's (Fosgate RFD2210 & they want 1.0ft3 per sub)

Anyone done that yet???

Nov 30, 2007 | 11:29 PM

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you might be able to pull it off, I was able to get 2 cu ft without a seat lift, the seat lift will give you the room you need for the port

Dec 24, 2007 | 12:21 PM

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Adrnlnjunky

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So how's the project coming along? I'm growing tired of the stocker in my LT and was looking into something different. Your idea looks promising.

Dec 24, 2007 | 05:14 PM

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05'ThumpinSTX

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I've used like 10 different glues when building boxes and nothing beats Gorrilla Glue and some good clamps.

Dec 24, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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Lumadar

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I don't think bracing will be necessary. The box is small enough, and lacks any large sides/panels that would be susceptible to flex. Plus, any drivers fitting in there won't be wicked enough to warrant bracing in that shape box IMO.
Lookin' good!

Jan 8, 2008 | 09:44 AM

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Adrnlnjunky

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Any luck with it? Pics of the finished product?

Jan 8, 2008 | 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by styxnpicks

you might be able to pull it off, I was able to get 2 cu ft without a seat lift, the seat lift will give you the room you need for the port

What type of box setup do you have where you got 2 cu ft wihtout a seat lift?

Jan 9, 2008 | 02:33 AM

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styxnpicks

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What type of box setup do you have where you got 2 cu ft wihtout a seat lift?

here's a secret..... you can't fold up the back seats anymore

Jan 10, 2008 | 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by styxnpicks

here's a secret..... you can't fold up the back seats anymore

Haha ok, you aren't joking right?

Last edited by andrewc_11890; Jan 10, 2008 at 10:01 PM.

Jan 10, 2008 | 11:24 AM

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Devildog101

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Originally Posted by styxnpicks

here's a secret..... you can't fold up the back seats anymore

Glass???

Do tell Styx.

Jan 16, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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Martinlee

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Dimensions

Can you send me the dimensions of your box? I'd like to try and build a box for my 06 supercrew. Thanks It's looking good!

Jan 16, 2008 | 01:25 PM

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Quickerthanu

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Originally Posted by Martinlee

Can you send me the dimensions of your box? I'd like to try and build a box for my 06 supercrew. Thanks It's looking good!

Better yet, can you just post them up with-in this thread, because I'm sure all of us would like to know the dimensions.

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