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724x4a/cchevy · 01-23-2004, 11:26 PM

I finally got it all put together. everything is there and it all works! My console still needs paint, but it works for now.

fast14 · 01-23-2004, 11:44 PM

Looks good. Are those 10's?? how does it sound??

724x4a/cchevy · 01-23-2004, 11:50 PM

They're 8's. It doesnt sound too horrible. All the components were bought at the local WALL-MART. You get what you pay for. I have around $150.00 in it all total. Amp ($80), subs ($20 each), head unit (used for $40)

DanoDMano · 01-23-2004, 11:58 PM

Are those going under a stock bench seat?? If so, would you mind
giving me the dimensions of your boxes?? Those look like they fit real nice!!

Blue Beard · 01-24-2004, 12:02 AM

Wish I had that and you had a feather........we'd both be tickled.......

DanoDMano · 01-24-2004, 12:09 AM

Too funny Blue Beard!!

MikeT gave me a couple of 10's and I would like to do what you did with the boxes 724x4a/cchevy..

cheatham · 01-24-2004, 12:21 AM

I am also curious to know the dimensions if that is going under a stock seat.

The ladies will love that setup!

dinnut · 01-24-2004, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by cheatham
I am also curious to know the dimensions if that is going under a stock seat.

The ladies will love that setup!

hahahaha, this kid at school was telling a story SOMETHING like that....

thats gonna a pretty cool little system for what you got in it. ill look into the cheap walmart stuff.... so far i got a sony xplod head unit, 2 6x9 3 ways sony xplods... and i want two more 6x9's and 2 10's with an amp

sukes84 · 01-24-2004, 12:38 AM

that looks pretty sweet. i cant tell what kind of wood you used there, but i would suggest to anyone else who is going to attempt sub boxes to use something called medium density fiberboard (or something like that). its the stuff kitchen counters are made of. go with at least 1/2 inch thick stuff. and if at all possible, go with more volume, and an irregular shape box. i dont know why the shape matters, but in my experience, it helps. just my two cents

*1972C10* · 01-24-2004, 01:01 AM

Did you get the airspace right for them speakers?

I Agree Sukes84 MDF is the only wood to use to build a speaker box I always use 3/4 or 5/8 when bulding boxes plywood has atendacy to rattle loose after time.

djracer · 01-24-2004, 01:11 AM

I haven't done subs under one of these truck seats in a long time but If you can fire the subs down towards the floor they will sound lots better. They will need about 2 inches of space. I'll try to post dimensions. Bass needs something to resonate off of! MDF is a good material to build boxes out of but any high quality plywood(like birch) is fine you just shouldn't use cheap plywood because it has knot holes and voids inbetween the plys.

fast14 · 01-24-2004, 01:47 AM

And if your wondering about your air space just take your length, multiplied by your width, multiplied by your height ( inside demensions) and divide that number by 1728 and that will give you your airspace in cubic feet.

DanoDMano · 01-24-2004, 01:49 AM

Thanks Fast14!! I should be able to get the required airspace for a particular speaker from the manufacturer?? I have JL 10's I believe.

Short-Fuse 72' · 01-24-2004, 02:04 AM

Looks great. I would also be interested in the box dimetions. Thanks

fast14 · 01-24-2004, 02:06 AM

Are they just jl w-o 10's?? single voice coil??

DanoDMano · 01-24-2004, 02:09 AM

Yeah I believe that is what they are? I got Polk seperate 6" and tweets in the doors, but just dont have the bass I want!!

fast14 · 01-24-2004, 02:11 AM

Well as far as I can tell, you need anywhere from .50 to .90 cubic feet with that sub in a sealed enclosure for optimum sound and .90 to 1.50 cubic feet in a ported enclosure.

DanoDMano · 01-24-2004, 02:13 AM

I planned on sealing the enclosure. Would you recommend facing the sub towards the floor??

fast14 · 01-24-2004, 02:16 AM

I don't really know about that. I've never heard them that way, i've always heard them facing out. djracer sounds like he may know a little more about that than me. Good luck!!

DanoDMano · 01-24-2004, 02:18 AM

Thanks for the great Info, and sorry to bust into your post 724x4a/cchevy!

djracer · 01-24-2004, 02:53 AM

I'll try to measure my 71 with stock bench seat tomorow and design a box for our trucks! I have been in the car stereo business since 1986. I own my own mobile car stereo shop now where I go to the customer and sell product and do install.

*1972C10* · 01-24-2004, 02:54 AM

Sealed boxes are alot easier to make than ported Getting port location is critical and ported requires larger enclosure so if your goin for under seat wich needs to be small sealed is the best bet

DanoDMano · 01-24-2004, 02:56 AM

Thanks, DJRacer

I think that there would be alot of interest in a custom designed box for under our bench seats. One of the downfalls of a truck like ours with the tank in the cab, is sound.

I cant wait to yank the tank!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-24-2004, 03:29 AM

That's a pretty tight looking set up.....

70c10 · 01-24-2004, 03:47 AM

My bench has about 5 inches clearance.

01-23-2004, 11:26 PM	#1
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Check out my sound system! I finally got it all put together. everything is there and it all works! My console still needs paint, but it works for now. Attached Images __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

01-23-2004, 11:44 PM	#2
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	Looks good. Are those 10's?? how does it sound?? __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

01-23-2004, 11:50 PM	#3
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	They're 8's. It doesnt sound too horrible. All the components were bought at the local WALL-MART. You get what you pay for. I have around $150.00 in it all total. Amp ($80), subs ($20 each), head unit (used for $40) __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

01-23-2004, 11:58 PM	#4
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Are those going under a stock bench seat?? If so, would you mind giving me the dimensions of your boxes?? Those look like they fit real nice!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-24-2004, 12:02 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Wish I had that and you had a feather........we'd both be tickled....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-24-2004, 12:09 AM	#6
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Too funny Blue Beard!! MikeT gave me a couple of 10's and I would like to do what you did with the boxes 724x4a/cchevy.. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-24-2004, 12:21 AM	#7
cheatham I need a brake! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 474	I am also curious to know the dimensions if that is going under a stock seat. The ladies will love that setup! __________________ JP MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 1971 Chevy C10

01-24-2004, 12:38 AM	#9
sukes84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gothenburg nebraska Posts: 25	that looks pretty sweet. i cant tell what kind of wood you used there, but i would suggest to anyone else who is going to attempt sub boxes to use something called medium density fiberboard (or something like that). its the stuff kitchen counters are made of. go with at least 1/2 inch thick stuff. and if at all possible, go with more volume, and an irregular shape box. i dont know why the shape matters, but in my experience, it helps. just my two cents

01-24-2004, 01:01 AM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Did you get the airspace right for them speakers? I Agree Sukes84 MDF is the only wood to use to build a speaker box I always use 3/4 or 5/8 when bulding boxes plywood has atendacy to rattle loose after time.

01-24-2004, 01:11 AM	#11
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	I haven't done subs under one of these truck seats in a long time but If you can fire the subs down towards the floor they will sound lots better. They will need about 2 inches of space. I'll try to post dimensions. Bass needs something to resonate off of! MDF is a good material to build boxes out of but any high quality plywood(like birch) is fine you just shouldn't use cheap plywood because it has knot holes and voids inbetween the plys. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

01-24-2004, 01:47 AM	#12
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	And if your wondering about your air space just take your length, multiplied by your width, multiplied by your height ( inside demensions) and divide that number by 1728 and that will give you your airspace in cubic feet. __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

01-24-2004, 01:49 AM	#13
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks Fast14!! I should be able to get the required airspace for a particular speaker from the manufacturer?? I have JL 10's I believe. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-24-2004, 02:04 AM	#14
Short-Fuse 72' Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 51	Looks great. I would also be interested in the box dimetions. Thanks __________________ Ya'll hear that? We's usin' codenames.

01-24-2004, 02:06 AM	#15
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	Are they just jl w-o 10's?? single voice coil?? __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

01-24-2004, 02:09 AM	#16
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Yeah I believe that is what they are? I got Polk seperate 6" and tweets in the doors, but just dont have the bass I want!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos



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01-24-2004, 02:11 AM	#17
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	Well as far as I can tell, you need anywhere from .50 to .90 cubic feet with that sub in a sealed enclosure for optimum sound and .90 to 1.50 cubic feet in a ported enclosure. __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

01-24-2004, 02:13 AM	#18
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I planned on sealing the enclosure. Would you recommend facing the sub towards the floor?? __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-24-2004, 02:16 AM	#19
fast14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	I don't really know about that. I've never heard them that way, i've always heard them facing out. djracer sounds like he may know a little more about that than me. Good luck!! __________________ Just a little crazy 1970 chevy full size half ton, soon to be one ton running gear, 350 turbo, 205 case, 355c.i.

01-24-2004, 02:18 AM	#20
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks for the great Info, and sorry to bust into your post 724x4a/cchevy! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-24-2004, 02:53 AM	#21
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	I'll try to measure my 71 with stock bench seat tomorow and design a box for our trucks! I have been in the car stereo business since 1986. I own my own mobile car stereo shop now where I go to the customer and sell product and do install. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

01-24-2004, 02:54 AM	#22
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Sealed boxes are alot easier to make than ported Getting port location is critical and ported requires larger enclosure so if your goin for under seat wich needs to be small sealed is the best bet

01-24-2004, 02:56 AM	#23
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks, DJRacer I think that there would be alot of interest in a custom designed box for under our bench seats. One of the downfalls of a truck like ours with the tank in the cab, is sound. I cant wait to yank the tank!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-24-2004, 03:29 AM	#24
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01-24-2004, 03:47 AM	#25
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