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My custom VL boot design

Started by lil_groover · 2 Nov 2003 · 89 replies

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lil_grooverArchived member
Hey guys, I just started to plan my custom VL boot. Just bought the appropriate MDF and done most of the measurements... This week I will be measuring the MDF and cutting it into the right sizes... I'll let you know how it goes in a few days time.
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BaxArchived member
sounds good, be sure to take plenty of pictures. what have you got in mind so far?
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KingyvlArchived member
Yeah man, post some pics.
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lil_grooverArchived member
Hey fellas, I'm cutting the pieces right now and will start to assemble the box, I will take some photos as well Let's just say it's not your "usual" boot setup where the subs are stuffed behind the back seats... It's where the subs face UP instead... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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lil_grooverArchived member
Ok fellas, today I cut all the pieces to size and placed it together and it holds up alright (not perfect). I will use some filler to fill in the little gaps in between the bits that don't match up right.
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yellowturbojetArchived member
got pics? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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KingyvlArchived member
that would be handy........ Good work all the same man.
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stoneyArchived member
use lots of screws and lots of silicone..
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BaxArchived member
so can you tell us anymore about your plan? are you going to put any little cupboards or anywhere to store things? or just a false floor and sides and a sub enclosure?
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lil_grooverArchived member
I will see how the whole bottom turns out, i also want to make a section on the left for spare tyre and a cupbard or something on the right to even it out and mayb a design on the back.
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ZanjaraArchived member
sounds good hehehe lots of pics is the way to go do you have the measurements of the boot at all?? but not the ones for your custom boot hehe Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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MRHELEArchived member
hows the boot going dude interested to see sum pics
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sicVCArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by MRHELE hows the boot going dude interested to see sum pics i wouldn't mind seeing some pics
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R31_TurbsArchived member
Every1 is hanging out for pics....give the dude some time.... Goodluck with the install!
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speedracervlArchived member
Hey dude, fibre glass filler is a good way to seal off your box and make it strong!!
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AnarchyArchived member
I'm doing the same thing atm, just bought the MDF today. Where's these pics, I'll have mine up in about a week to two, fully custom styles - what thicknes MDF you using out of interest? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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lil_grooverArchived member
18 millimetres i think. I'm working on it tomorrow, might have the box assembled then, I'll post up some pics, see how it all goes tomorrow...
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ijdArchived member
fiber glass is a good way to seal and strengthen a box. Just have some fiberglass matting to use aswell because the fiberglass resin isn't as strong without it. Is fiberglass filler the stuff with the matting in it already, the kind of stuff thats similar to bog.
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lil_grooverArchived member
Heys, I've finished assembling my box and cut out the holes for the subs... I will put a few photos up within the next few days... Screws are about 5-6 inches apart and glue was put on the edges before the panels were assembled together.
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CHAYSRArchived member
Hey Dean I think someone should buy you a camera for christmas.... lol.
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