Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 As some of you remember....I had a 98 Mercury Sable that I had started a build in, but a lot changed and it became stagnant! Well now...I have a much easier platform to work with. Upon the purchase of my wifes 2010 Equinox we traded in the Sable...and now I have her old Blazer. Blank canvas :-D Now heres the goodies! Headunit is an Alpine 9886 Front stage : Hertz HSK Hi-Energy 3-way Front stage amp: Linear Power 2.2HV Sub stage: Onyx LSM 12" Sub stage amp: Tru Technology Wiring & RCA's: Knu Koncepts Plans: Front stage- 6.5" will be in factory location while 3" and tweeter will be in pods on dash in factory location. Sub stage- Sub will be in a 15x15x36 tuned to 30 htz with a 6"x18" aeroport. Will have sub firing up and port towards drivers side. Amps will be in a false floor at the rear of the cargo area. There will be some custom paint work on the enclosure and top face of amp rack while carpeted beauty panels will complete the look. 1 12 Piormykqul, Aaron Clinton, Pioribizbp and 10 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Well heres an idea for my rear layout!! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Tinting my taillights! Coat #1 Coat #2 Coat #3 All tinting was done with clear coat! So no fading or chalking will happen! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 finished and on the truck! gotta make sure they're bright enough I think we are A-ok!!!! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emery.H 102 Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Looks like a solid start! What are the overall goals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cablguy184 49 Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Very Nice Ride !!! I'm tuned In Sir !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Overall...I really just want a real nice and clean daily driver. I dont have the funds to build something to compete, but I dont want to just plaster 1000's of speakers and say its SQ. Im building it so my front stage is as deep and wide as possible with as little fabrication as possible. The stock speaker grills on the top of the dash will be my platform for the 3" mid range and tweeter pods. I have determined the angles and made notes for overall positioning to give as little reflection as possible. The 6.5" mid bass will be in the factory location on the doors. Basically I am trying to have as little fab work but still get the best quality sound possible. 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emery.H 102 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 I like it! Keep the pictures flowing with progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Just ordered my dash kit, wiring harness, and a new mounting cage for the Alpine....so progress is getting there. With the season getting colder and holidays coming up progress will be kinda slow....but hopefully I will be building! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 11 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 This time of year always slows things down, but looking forward to seeing your progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cablguy184 49 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 The stock speaker grills on the top of the dash will be my platform for the 3" mid range and tweeter pods. I have determined the angles and made notes for overall positioning to give as little reflection as possible. The 6.5" mid bass will be in the factory location on the doors. Sounds like a game plan to me !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 The stock speaker grills on the top of the dash will be my platform for the 3" mid range and tweeter pods. I have determined the angles and made notes for overall positioning to give as little reflection as possible. The 6.5" mid bass will be in the factory location on the doors. Sounds like a game plan to me !!! Yup....just gotta make the rings and start the fabbing! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Well got my wiring harness and dash kit in the other day. Now just to find time to start the tear doen process. Also picked up some 16 gauge primary wire for my remote turn on....so slowly getting the pieces of the puzzle! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Well with tinting my tail lights I ran into a slight visibility issue during day time driving, so I wet sanded and buffed some coats of and picked up some LED light bulbs. Dont think I will have any issues now! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Tinted my turn signals this morning. not as dark as my tail lights but they will be perfect! Coat 1 Coat 2 Coat 3 Coat 4 Pictures later of them installed....gotta let the cure a few hours! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Clinton 18 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Keep the progress pix coming along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Installed!!! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Well we know what this means!! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6APPEAL 31 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 The pic above is the best thing about a truck or suv over a car. The ability to carry everything you need for the project at one time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Mock up! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 The pic above is the best thing about a truck or suv over a car. The ability to carry everything you need for the project at one time! Sad part is...I was able to do the same thing with my car before I built everything lol! 1 6 Aaron Clinton, Nilypluyom, Nilydhcvnb and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Clinton 18 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cablguy184 49 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 yea ... Woodwork !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 I still have to build the pods and enclosure. Time is very scarse with the holidays. But while the kids were napping today I ripped apart the interior ran my RCA's and remote and got the headunit finally installed! Just gotta run speaker wire to the front and start the fabrication of the pods for the mid range and tweeter! 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audio-Concepts 83 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Getting ready for tomorrows festivities. Gonna get the enclosure built and then start the body work portion before paint. Also going to make the rings for the dash pods so I can finally start those. Really not very far but lots of tedious finesse work needs to be done. 1 Aaron Clinton reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
