anyone fiberglass a sub in the stock spot?

[bigsexy408]

hi guys im new here and i'd like to say thank you in advance, so i got a new to me 03 tahoe with 90k on it. and im in the process of doing a few mods, i already got 24's and a eclipse double din in dash nav unit, and a myron & davis flipdown w/ dvd player. now im ready for some speakers i already got a 1000 w alpine amp from my last car i plan on using. but i kinda want to keep my hoe stock looking in the interior and its tight on space with the 3rd row so i thinking about fiberglassing a sub into the stock spot? i couldnt find pics anywhere, how hard would it be any info would be great, also i have a non bose car , are the speakers powered by amps or the car stereo

 

[TnTahoe]

i got a box that fits 2-12" behind that 3rd row, your factory speakers are powered by an amp it should be located in the center console under the plastic trimmings

 

[TnTahoe]

but if you want to make your own fiberglass box that will fit in the stock location, then im sure i can lead you in the right direction to get it done

 

[TnTahoe]

 

[Sepiroth]

Do you mean something like this??

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=19190

 

[bigsexy408]

i got a box that fits 2-12" behind that 3rd row, your factory speakers are powered by an amp it should be located in the center console under the plastic trimmings

i want to keep it as stock as possible, i carry tools too and from school/work alot thats the only reason i was thinking about adding a better sub in the stock location. i was thinking about fiberglassing a nice 10 in there i havent done to much research i just been seeing if anyone has done it before, but all help is appreciated

 

[bigsexy408]

Do you mean something like this??

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=19190

link didnt work

 

[bigsexy408]

i got a box that fits 2-12" behind that 3rd row, your factory speakers are powered by an amp it should be located in the center console under the plastic trimmings

i dont have center console, thats the only reason why im considering fiberglassing my own in the rear i'd buy a mtx thunderform box but i really dont like mtx

 

[TnTahoe]

if you get some pics of the area where you want to place the sub then maybe i can help you with constructing it

 

[boss13]

check this out!

 

[02HOLS]

check this out!

:eek2: WOW! now that is awesome...would you happen to know who made that custom box???

 

[boss13]

I found it in glassmanscustom forum a couple of years ago.I think he was also on performance trucks.com.I contacted him but he was no help. I've done one and it was a pain in the ass and I needed a lot of help.(keep in mind I'm not a fiberglass guy at all) a local shop is going to charge $550 and I'm only using one 12 to max out on air space.They use the stock panel and cut it; but, the hardest part was fabbing the back.I seen one guy use the actual car wall as the back and just sealed it real good.Never got to hear it though!

 

[Sepiroth]

Ok since the link I posted wouldnt work unless youre a member ther, I have to do this instead.

Take a look! I wonder how hard it would actually be to do something like this? Any ideas?

If I had the skills or knowledge to work with fiberglass, I'd be all over this.

 

[bigsexy408]

I like the last one the bestits clean can anyone here make one like that?

 

[Sepiroth]

Off Topic

Big Sexy is my trucks name. How dare you come to this forum and take that name, lol.

 

[TnTahoe]

check this out!

that is very nice but it looks out of place, seems like it should be in a show truck but nonetheless it is nice, the box that i posted i did that myself

 

[bigsexy408]

that is very nice but it looks out of place, seems like it should be in a show truck but nonetheless it is nice, the box that i posted i did that myself

man that is a nice box , how much would you charge me to fiberglass one in the stock position like the last pic shown, so the trim can go over it?

 

[ROBI2]

go to crutchfield.com they have com rear panels that acommodate ur subs and ull still have plenty of room only thing i recommend is that u install dynamat and also install dynamat in the rear lift gate. hope this helps.

 

[bigsexy408]

go to crutchfield.com they have com rear panels that acommodate ur subs and ull still have plenty of room only thing i recommend is that u install dynamat and also install dynamat in the rear lift gate. hope this helps.

yea i dont want to pay for a mtx sub i'd just throw away

 

[Gambler]

Here is a fiberglassing tutorial if you guys want to have a crack at it.