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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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A few months ago there was a post that had plans for making custom speaker boxes for the back of C3's. I did a search on speaker boxes but couldn't find the post I was looking for. Does anyone have the plans for those boxes or did anyone make the boxes and have pictures they could post. Thanks.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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I Don't Have Any Specs On The Speaker Boxes, But I'm Using A Small Set Of Book Shelf Speakers In The Back Of Mine. They Fit Over The backside Of The Fenderwells.

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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I bought a pair of boxes for 6x( speakers at Circuit City for $30. They work fine. I left enough cable so that I can put them on the T-bar. :seeya :hurray:
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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Here are two good ones from the TECH TIPS section. One is mine for the 68-77 (so I'm partial to that design :hurray: ) I don't mean to toot my own horn, but BEEP BEEP. (I stole that line from Jackass) lol

I can e-mail you a pic if you like.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=71&TopicID=3

The other is by Marc Fouchi, for the 78-82:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=187&TopicID=3

I hope these help some, Steve.


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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 07:51 AM
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Something you guys might want to consider is that the box size needs to be determined based on the speaker used.

There is a fast way. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...090#1544951090

In general car speakers like 6X9 are infinite baffle speakers & therefore are designed for a large box like the trunk (of a normal car).
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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A set of truck speaker boxes will fit in the back of most C3's and still allow room for t tops to be stored. I have these being power by a 2x75 amp and I get plenty of bass. They can be removed in a matter of seconds for extra storage. You can usually find a pair for under $100.
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:42 AM
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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If you are going for 6x9s I made a template of the fender wells with card board the used that to make wood plates that I mounted the speakers in. The plates are carpeted and sit just below the cargo cover, and sound great.
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Read this article before you build them. My original boxes were made out of 1/4 inch plywood and I couldnt figure out why the 6X9's has NO bass. Well I just built a new enclosure out of 3/4 inch and now I have BASS! The trick also is to build them absolutly airtight. Ill post pics when done....

http://www.diymobilesound.com/box1.htm :party:
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