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PHOENIX · 01-09-2003, 01:23 PM

I want to put a blow-through box in my truck. So I can have a harder bass and more space inside the cab. What is used for the tube or tunnel from the bed box to the cab?

Also I have a tool box in the back of my truck and its very handy. I always carry tools now. I broke down a few times and didnt have tools (theres nothing worse, well you know). So I wouldnt want to eliminate a storage space as good as that. So I though well, how about cut a hole in the bed floor, above the spare tire, and have a hinged lid there (using the bed material I cut) and have a tool box between the frame like Jeff's fuel cell is. It wouldnt be a large tool box, but would allow me to carry some tool boxes and some fluid. It would also shift some weight towards the back. Anyone ever seen that done (I love pictures)?

Anyway let me know what you guys think. If I put a blow through box in my truck, it would also require me to put on a bed cover.

I thought it was a cool idea and wanted to see what you guys thought.

J-Spec C10 · 01-09-2003, 01:28 PM

sounds allright to me, but what about weatherproofing the new storage area? could be difficult.

BigRed · 01-09-2003, 01:31 PM

Eddie, that sounds like a really good idea! The only problem I see is the accessibility of the box. Unless the tailgate was off, you'd have a pretty good reach to get to your tools. I guess it depends on how deep the box was.

Anyway, I think it would be cool. Hope you get some response so we can see what it would look like!

chevychic · 01-09-2003, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
I want to put a blow-through box in my truck. So I can have a harder bass and more space inside the cab. What is used for the tube or tunnel from the bed box to the cab?

First, that's a great idea!

As far as the material, my ex and I did this on his bagged toy (rice....what is it with me and ricer guys?

)...anyways, we used the rubber booting material that goes between the canopy window and the cab window. You can go to any canopy retailer or installer and they should be able to sell you a few feet. When installed right, NO moisture will get in and the material flexes with the movement of the vehicle so no worry about it cracking and such.

Good luck!

PHOENIX · 01-09-2003, 04:23 PM

heres a quick drawing i did:

c10scotty · 01-09-2003, 04:39 PM

sounds really cool. that is definately a good way to get more bass in the cab. if the toolbox in the bed doesn't work out, you could make your toolbox sort of two story...the bottom part for your subs and the top for your tools, seperated by a divider of course. i dont know if the dimensions of your sub boxes would allow for that though. just a thought.

BigRed · 01-09-2003, 04:41 PM

Nice drawing! I'm really thinking that's a good idea just for general purposes. Once you get the design specs done, I want a copy!

LOHRTBT · 01-09-2003, 04:55 PM

you know that you can make a system hit damn hard with out a blow through right???

My cheap 10's hit 143.3. Going with better Kicker stuff soon

PHOENIX · 01-09-2003, 05:02 PM

more boom! more boom! more boom!

I want it to hit so hard I cant see straight. I want my front view to look like my rear view mirror

bill_ont_canada · 01-09-2003, 05:22 PM

Toolbox below the floor !!! I like it... There are no limits to the possibilities. It could be any size you want. I sure could hide a lot of stuff that sits in the Cab and bed. If it was big enough it would be kinda like having a Basement in your truck

I think the idea is GREAT I would love to see pics of this project.

Prerunner1982 · 01-09-2003, 10:45 PM

my crappy 2 10" jbls bler my vision... lol, you just think your gonna be cool will a big hole going through your cab/bed...

oh yeah, i like the tool box idea.

79BIG10 · 01-10-2003, 02:54 AM

very cool idea. Might look into that for spare tool storage

01-09-2003, 01:23 PM	#1
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Thought about this last night (toolbox) I want to put a blow-through box in my truck. So I can have a harder bass and more space inside the cab. What is used for the tube or tunnel from the bed box to the cab? Also I have a tool box in the back of my truck and its very handy. I always carry tools now. I broke down a few times and didnt have tools (theres nothing worse, well you know). So I wouldnt want to eliminate a storage space as good as that. So I though well, how about cut a hole in the bed floor, above the spare tire, and have a hinged lid there (using the bed material I cut) and have a tool box between the frame like Jeff's fuel cell is. It wouldnt be a large tool box, but would allow me to carry some tool boxes and some fluid. It would also shift some weight towards the back. Anyone ever seen that done (I love pictures)? Anyway let me know what you guys think. If I put a blow through box in my truck, it would also require me to put on a bed cover. I thought it was a cool idea and wanted to see what you guys thought. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-09-2003, 01:28 PM	#2
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	sounds allright to me, but what about weatherproofing the new storage area? could be difficult. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-09-2003, 01:31 PM	#3
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Eddie, that sounds like a really good idea! The only problem I see is the accessibility of the box. Unless the tailgate was off, you'd have a pretty good reach to get to your tools. I guess it depends on how deep the box was. Anyway, I think it would be cool. Hope you get some response so we can see what it would look like! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-09-2003, 04:23 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	heres a quick drawing i did: Attached Images __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-09-2003, 04:39 PM	#6
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	sounds really cool. that is definately a good way to get more bass in the cab. if the toolbox in the bed doesn't work out, you could make your toolbox sort of two story...the bottom part for your subs and the top for your tools, seperated by a divider of course. i dont know if the dimensions of your sub boxes would allow for that though. just a thought. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

01-09-2003, 04:41 PM	#7
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Nice drawing! I'm really thinking that's a good idea just for general purposes. Once you get the design specs done, I want a copy! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-09-2003, 04:55 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	you know that you can make a system hit damn hard with out a blow through right??? My cheap 10's hit 143.3. Going with better Kicker stuff soon __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-09-2003, 05:02 PM	#9
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	more boom! more boom! more boom! I want it to hit so hard I cant see straight. I want my front view to look like my rear view mirror __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-09-2003, 05:22 PM	#10
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Toolbox below the floor !!! I like it... There are no limits to the possibilities. It could be any size you want. I sure could hide a lot of stuff that sits in the Cab and bed. If it was big enough it would be kinda like having a Basement in your truck I think the idea is GREAT I would love to see pics of this project. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-09-2003, 10:45 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	my crappy 2 10" jbls bler my vision... lol, you just think your gonna be cool will a big hole going through your cab/bed... oh yeah, i like the tool box idea.

01-10-2003, 02:54 AM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	very cool idea. Might look into that for spare tool storage __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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