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Old 08-24-2009, 04:24 PM   #1
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simple cab corner 6x9 housings

After fitting the CD player to the stock dash and not being happy with only the door speakers I decided to tackle building a set of cab corner 6x9 housings.

I used the cardboard box the speakers were shipped in that had the 6x9 cutout all ready cut into it as a sacrificial mock up piece. After a couple cuts it fit close enough to try it out in wood.

I made the first piece and put a 45 degree cut on each end to let it sit flat against the cab then fit it in place & traced the door jamb contour onto it. After cutting the cab contour into it and re-chamfering the edge it fit like a glove.

I secured the top to the flange of the cab sheet metal with a pair of screws and the bottom with a small piece of 1x1 angle.

After seeing how much depth I had were I cut the 6x9 opening into the panel and installed the speaker.

I ran out of time and couldn't make the curved top piece to seal the enclosure but that will be pretty easy. Pull the panel and lay a piece of cardboard under the cab flange & trace the contour. transfer to MDF and install.

After I get the top filler piece installed I will countersink the fasteners and paint the whole thing with undercoating inside & out to protect it from any possible moisture then use silicone to seal all the edges to the cab. It shouldn't have to ever come out.
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