The top panel is attached and the edges masked to keep it in place while the glue expands and fills the edges.The top panel is attached and the edges masked to keep it in place while the glue expands The ring is set into place evenly spaced to allow the glue to cure properly and evenly. Weight is then added to the ring to help it set properly and prevent it from being lifted by the glue expansion.The ring is set into place evenly spaced to allow the glue to cure properly and evenly. We Scrap wood was used as a guide for the router bearing. Using clean straight cuts of wood will ensure a beautiful edge on the amp opening. The scrap wood was then carefully removed. Please note that 0.5-inch nails were used in this 0.5-inch board. The nails are shot through an air nailer and provide just enough bite to keep the wood secure, without leaving harsh scars on the face of our panel.Scrap wood was used as a guide for the router bearing. Using clean straight cuts of wood w On the inside of the box we will attach acrylic mirror to help the LEDs reflect. This is not a necessary step in box building, just a trick step in this particular build. The box is then assembled with the same expanding glue. Hot glue is applied to the acrylic mirror to keep it from vibrating loose inside of the box.On the inside of the box we will attach acrylic mirror to help the LEDs reflect. This is n The final touches are put on before adhering the final panel that will permanently seal the box.The final touches are put on before adhering the final panel that will permanently seal th A back-up camera is then drilled out. This will give us a cool view of the face of the subwoofer while it's playing on a monitor in the trunk.A back-up camera is then drilled out. This will give us a cool view of the face of the sub Once the glue dries, the inner edge was routed smooth and the excess glue was scraped clean. This safety shield was used to help aid in stabilizing the cut as well as containing the debris, both for safety reasons.Once the glue dries, the inner edge was routed smooth and the excess glue was scraped clea LED strips are adhered near the face of the sub to provide light inside the box for the camera to pick up.LED strips are adhered near the face of the sub to provide light inside the box for the ca The sub is centered measuring all edges. It is then checked for the proper orientation before being screwed in place.The sub is centered measuring all edges. It is then checked for the proper orientation bef Back at the car the amp rack plate is test fit. The sub was then removed in order to clean up any dust from pre-drilling the screw holes. The box is then vacuumed clean to try avoid getting any dust on the mirror or on the camera lens.The sub was then removed in order to clean up any dust from pre-drilling the screw holes. On the opposite side of the vehicle, the monitor panel is also set in place. A quick pass is made on the inside of the box to ensure that it's clean. With the box in place, the final positioning is completed before the frames are made. The trunk is now all framed up and ready to wrap. The intention is to wrap this custom frame in mold fabric and apply resin in order to create a base for a fully painted trunk.The trunk is now all framed up and ready to wrap. The intention is to wrap this custom fra Before permanently securing everything, the camera and monitor are tested. « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Mario Escamilla Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
