C3 Rear Speaker Box
09-07-2006, 01:01 PM
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That looks great. I've been toying with doing something like this for my '72 convertible. I'm somewhat limited on space with the top down.
I was thinking of making a box for each corner so I can retain my compartment light and still have a little storage room.
I was thinking of making a box for each corner so I can retain my compartment light and still have a little storage room.
09-07-2006, 01:16 PM
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I found these speaker boxes for sale on ebay months ago. They wanted $100 for them. I decided to make my own. They press fit in. The set I made doesn't look as good but they are close. What I like about them is they aim the sound right between the seats. Sound quality is much better. They also still alow for t-top storage. I put a nice set of 6x9's in them. There is a lot of room behind them.
09-07-2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rrhodes4
I found these speaker boxes for sale on ebay months ago. They wanted $100 for them. I decided to make my own. They press fit in. The set I made doesn't look as good but they are close. What I like about them is they aim the sound right between the seats. Sound quality is much better. They also still alow for t-top storage. I put a nice set of 6x9's in them. There is a lot of room behind them.
Cool looking boxes. When they're pressed in do you get a good sealed air space? Speakers have a rough time with bass if there isn't sealed space behind.
09-07-2006, 01:54 PM
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Not as good as a sealed box. It is a lot better than the stock set up. I have not put carpet on the ones I made. When I do I plan on sealing them up a little better.
09-07-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rrhodes4
Not as good as a sealed box. It is a lot better than the stock set up. I have not put carpet on the ones I made. When I do I plan on sealing them up a little better.
Post the pics when they're finished huh? I'd love to see them installed.
09-07-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I just hate the sound of those 10 ohm speakers. They're getting like 10 watts per channel. They make aftermarket radios that look stock and operate like most modern 4 ohm head units. If stock is the look then those stereos fit the bill...literaly at under $300.
, My daily driver as a Alpine!, AL.
09-07-2006, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Hey, do mind if I borrow your idea and install a flag emblem on my box too? That's a nice touch me thinks. 
If you build one post it, AL.
09-07-2006, 05:11 PM
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I was almost going to do the super sound thing in the 68 and then figured the factory one stay because the radio is a PITA to remove. Thanks you and all others members on the kind words on the box. The design was in my head then paper then a work bench. I wanted to have it look like it was a factory piece and not like "Bubba" built it. As far as using any of my ideas, that's why I post them 
, AL.
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09-07-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Don't worry...no one would have ever assumed that. You're work is quality man. High quality.
with some of the Forum member one day maybe if we get to Bowling Green for a C3 reunion for the 68 Corvette, AL.
09-07-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
Thanks! It took me 15 years to do the frame off thing and didn't cut corners and didn't throw money away eather. I've been in the mechanical line of work around 30 years and found its easier to do it right the first time. I hope to in the future get to with some of the Forum member one day maybe if we get to Bowling Green for a C3 reunion for the 68 Corvette, AL.
with some of the Forum member one day maybe if we get to Bowling Green for a C3 reunion for the 68 Corvette, AL.Where do you live? You should make a road trip here to Columbia, and you can throw back a few coldones with me and Batman. We'll show you a good time here in COMO.
09-07-2006, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Where do you live? You should make a road trip here to Columbia, and you can throw back a few coldones with me and Batman. We'll show you a good time here in COMO.
09-07-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
Sorry for the delay, Corvette Rubber called about the T-Top weather strip prblem I had, on your question, I'm in the middle part of MD 20mins South of Hanover Pa. One in a half hous fro Carisle Pa, AL.
That's a long drive...you'd better get started and you can be here by tomorrow night. Just in time for happy hour...
09-07-2006, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
That's a long drive...you'd better get started and you can be here by tomorrow night. Just in time for happy hour...
Okay I'll be right over . AL
09-07-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
Okay I'll be right over . AL Be careful, there's one lane closed on I-70 inbetween St. Louis and Columbia.
I'll be up for the VA meet but probably not this year. I'd want to bring the Vette and I won't have it painted by then.
09-07-2006, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
What year Vett do you own? AL.
A 1977 black/black. Nothing original but the brakes and suspension, and those are finally getting replaced.