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Installing 2 x 12" subs in 1980 rear compartment - is it possible?

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Old 12-27-2005, 12:21 AM
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Default Installing 2 x 12" subs in 1980 rear compartment - is it possible?

Is it possible 2 install 2 x 12 inch sub woofers in2 the rear compartment
wall - the part that is just beneath where the handle is for the curtain/cover - if so any1 have any pics of the completed job?
Or will I have to install a box just in front of the wall?
My main concern is not being able 2 properly store my t-tops if I have 2 go the box route - also ruins the interior / originality
Any useful replies much appreciated
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Old 12-27-2005, 01:05 AM
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10" in the corners with fiberglass molded box....amps on bottom and still room to have tops....

u can make a box to fit in the rear compartments and mount the amps to the back wall....easier that way.... 1 jl 10w7 or 1 jl10w6v2 will be enough for bass....


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Old 12-27-2005, 10:47 AM
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B-that looks sweet, that's all 'glass work? Turned out nice what ever it is made from.

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Being an old guy with questionable hearing, I just installed chambered exhausts and it solved all my radio listening problems.
Old 12-27-2005, 02:30 PM
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i made the amp setup out of solid acrylic.... then painted...... i might redo the setup though....... not sure yet....


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Yeah, you could definitely fit 2 12s if you wanted to. But if I were you I'd just use one, a good one. With such a small cab, you can practically kill yourself with one decent twelve. (Not like the crap that they sell in Best Buy)

I have a custom made box for the rear with one twelve mounted in the center. I'll take a pic later today.
Old 12-27-2005, 04:49 PM
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This is what I did quite awhile back. At the time I was thinking of putting some thumpers in but decided against it. Sounded pretty good as it was.
BTW T-tops still fit in.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=3&arch=1
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the maniac, (oh excuse me,audiophile) had two 10" woofers carved into the rear hatches. he burried the spare tire jack and opened the three compartments into one. he did such a neat job that i kept it. with sidepipes and spiral baffles its kind of silly but it sounds great with the motor off.
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rastadr: Pics?

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