Interrior Restoration (update)
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Interrior Restoration - Stereo Mod
Just called it a night and have the stereo in! Had to get some help with the fiberglass work as this is clearly not my calling. But it came out "OK". Had a chance to play a little with some LEDs around the amp that come on with the amp and match the amp well.
Think I'll stop here on the interrior and enjoy it for a while...thanks for all of the support and ideas over the past several weeks... especially the aftermarket stereo mod threads.
Ed
Think I'll stop here on the interrior and enjoy it for a while...thanks for all of the support and ideas over the past several weeks... especially the aftermarket stereo mod threads.
Ed
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Looks real nice. 
Haven't you given tan color a thought? Not necissarily for the back but I think I would have done the kickpanels in tan.
Haven't you given tan color a thought? Not necissarily for the back but I think I would have done the kickpanels in tan.
I agree!
That was the plan and I may switch over to it... Have carpet to cover but could not get the contour to work. Also could not find a close match in vinal to cover the fiberglassed kick panels. May try Interrior dye next...
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Why not use the vinyl dye, people have had good results with it, even on seats that see a lot of use. I think it should work for your kick panels too.
EDIT, should've read the entire post, including your last sentence
EDIT, should've read the entire post, including your last sentence
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Originally Posted by DMONSVETTE
Looks pretty good, what kind of amp is that?
I like the light.
I like the light.
Alpine MRV-F450 850W 5 channel. Picked it up at an ebay online store.... definitely go there vs one of the electronics chains... saved over $200 on it alone. Ebay auction number was #5706403605. Seller was very reliable and received as advertised.
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Why not use the vinyl dye, people have had good results with it, even on seats that see a lot of use. I think it should work for your kick panels too.
EDIT, should've read the entire post, including your last sentence
EDIT, should've read the entire post, including your last sentence
No problem... I've done it several times too.
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Originally Posted by Pauld
That looks excellent, the whole of your interior looks superb as I said before. Good Job 
Thank You... Taking our time and trying to do it right... Need it to last a while...
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Originally Posted by olouieo
Looking good, I bet it sounds good also. I need to get a better system in mine. 
Thank you... definitely shop ebay for deals... and hit your local Best Buy and Ultimate Electronics for open box specials... took almost 2 months to assemble the equipment...but was worth ($$$) the wait.
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Did you build the kickpanels or where they a prefab set? Were they built off of the original kick panels?
Looking good. If only I could get anything done
Looking good. If only I could get anything done
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The kick panels were the BIGGEST PAIN! 
They are built on the original panels as the foundation then built a wooden structure to mount the component speakers. The fiberglass top was where I got over my head quickly... Had some help from a professional shop on this part of the job.
They work really well and leave room for clutch operation and don't crowd the floor space. Check out one of your local stereo installation shops for help on this... Best Buy or Ultimate Electronics. They seem to be really focused on the customer work being done in the "rice burners" so they are investing in the fiberglass capabilities.
They are built on the original panels as the foundation then built a wooden structure to mount the component speakers. The fiberglass top was where I got over my head quickly... Had some help from a professional shop on this part of the job.
They work really well and leave room for clutch operation and don't crowd the floor space. Check out one of your local stereo installation shops for help on this... Best Buy or Ultimate Electronics. They seem to be really focused on the customer work being done in the "rice burners" so they are investing in the fiberglass capabilities.
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Making kick panels is prett easy. Especially if you start with the originals as a base.
First you make an MDF ring to mount the speaker on, then you place the speaker in the position you want it and use wooden dowels in the correct lengths to space the ring to the desired position, then you take a panty or something similar, tack it to the ring and secure it to the back of the original kick panels. Then you impregnate the panty with fiberglass resin, let it cure so it gets a bit of strength. Then lay on the fiberglass matte nd laminate away, then all you need to do is sand, bodyfiller, sand, prime and paint and you have your own set of custom speaker enclosure kick panels.
Marck
First you make an MDF ring to mount the speaker on, then you place the speaker in the position you want it and use wooden dowels in the correct lengths to space the ring to the desired position, then you take a panty or something similar, tack it to the ring and secure it to the back of the original kick panels. Then you impregnate the panty with fiberglass resin, let it cure so it gets a bit of strength. Then lay on the fiberglass matte nd laminate away, then all you need to do is sand, bodyfiller, sand, prime and paint and you have your own set of custom speaker enclosure kick panels.
Marck
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Making kick panels is prett easy. Especially if you start with the originals as a base.
First you make an MDF ring to mount the speaker on, then you place the speaker in the position you want it and use wooden dowels in the correct lengths to space the ring to the desired position, then you take a panty or something similar, tack it to the ring and secure it to the back of the original kick panels. Then you impregnate the panty with fiberglass resin, let it cure so it gets a bit of strength. Then lay on the fiberglass matte nd laminate away, then all you need to do is sand, bodyfiller, sand, prime and paint and you have your own set of custom speaker enclosure kick panels.
Marck
First you make an MDF ring to mount the speaker on, then you place the speaker in the position you want it and use wooden dowels in the correct lengths to space the ring to the desired position, then you take a panty or something similar, tack it to the ring and secure it to the back of the original kick panels. Then you impregnate the panty with fiberglass resin, let it cure so it gets a bit of strength. Then lay on the fiberglass matte nd laminate away, then all you need to do is sand, bodyfiller, sand, prime and paint and you have your own set of custom speaker enclosure kick panels.
Marck
Marck... Man I would have loved to have talked with you before I took this on... your post would have made it a lot easier.
On the lighter side... not too sure if my wife would be happy with her underwear dissapearing.
Thanks...
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The kickpanels look great. I was thinking of doing something similar. It would allow the use of larger diameter components. I'm running a set of 4" CDT components mounted in the stock kickpanel locations. They sound good, but do have frequency limitations due to size.