93 Fleetwood Caddy build.

[outhopu 70]

Everything is lookin' super tight, literally!!!

Your patience will show in the final product. Keep up the great work.

Very tight indeed. There will now be only 2" between the top subs and amps and 1" between the front subs and amps. Thanks again for the positive feedback.

The new layout.

I like the trim around the subs gives attention were it's needed on that back deck.

The deck looks super plain without the trim piece. It's amazing how much a little piece of MDF can do.

[outhopu 70]

I sectioned the front baffle and layed it back 5" at the top.

Added some gussets and bracing.

Mounted the subs to check clearance.

Shit is close.

Going to see if I can get the rest of the woodwork done on it tomorrow.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Shit looks nice man.

[outhopu 70]

Shit looks nice man.

Thanks.

I spent most the day working on it.

Attached the end caps and added some 2x4 pieces to reinforce the joints. I also added some trim pieces for looks on the rear brace.

Started doing some of the filling and smoothing but still have a lot of sanding to do.

Another test fit. I need to do a couple of slots for the wiring but it fits real good other than that.

[outhopu 70]

I sealed the mdf with fiberglass resin a couple days ago and just about have it all sanded and ready for primer. I'm going to paint everything to match the body color this time. The fabric was already fading from the sun so I'm not going that route again.

sealed

sanded

The reason I did the resin was to prevent the MDF from soaking up the paint materials. It's another new thing I'm trying so I report how well it works.

[cheese20323 13]

Nice ! nice idea too, box looks good.

[sefugi 166]

That's gonna be a beauty with paint!!

[outhopu 70]

Nice ! nice idea too, box looks good.

Thanks.

That's gonna be a beauty with paint!!

Well we are now one step closer to seeing it in paint as of today. I'm going to try to get it painted this weekend weather allowing.

More progress today.

Made the brackets to hold the rear seat. I'll be drilling the holes larger and replacing the screws with bolts and lock nuts. Didn't feel like running to the hardware store today.

Also drilled the angle support in the car to give more mounting points for the baffle.

I used some spray on bedliner stuff instead of under coating this time.

Then I masked it off and sprayed some high build 2K.

[B7L|BL4Z3R 4]

this is amazing.

[onebadmonte 235]

In the words of the immortal Freddy Prince Sr.: "Loooooking Gooooood." He he.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

YOUR craftsmanship is a pleasure to look at. You will definetly have a trunk worth poppin' open to look inside!!!

[CrazyKenKid 64]

you never fail to amaze me!! nice work! and that wrapping looks sharp!!

[Kanaworm$ 292]

This build keeps getting better and better!

Keep up the great work and pics!

[Notorious97200 339]

Wow !!!

You're working with love !!!?

It's fantastic. :fing34:

Great great craftmanship. Congrats !

wood, mdf, iron,...You're not afraid of nothing.

:popcorn:

[outhopu 70]

this is amazing.

In the words of the immortal Freddy Prince Sr.: "Loooooking Gooooood." He he.

YOUR craftsmanship is a pleasure to look at. You will definetly have a trunk worth poppin' open to look inside!!!

you never fail to amaze me!! nice work! and that wrapping looks sharp!!

This build keeps getting better and better!

Keep up the great work and pics!

Thanks guys. I always push myself to do the best job possible.

Wow !!!

You're working with love !!!?

It's fantastic. :fing34:

Great great craftmanship. Congrats !

wood, mdf, iron,...You're not afraid of nothing.

:popcorn:

Don't forget filler and paint and... seriuosly though I try to tackle everything myself, it's the only way to get quality work these days. Too many people out there just slap shit together and take peoples hard earned money without truely earning it. I'm not afraid of failing thats why I can do what I do.

Enough about me. Back to the build...

Made some panels for the rear doors just to make sure they match the finish on the front doors.

Then primered them and gave all the other parts a few more coats after blocking them flat.

Got the head unit all wired and ran the rca, speaker, and power wires to the trunk.

rca's ran down the tunnel.

Speaker wires down the driver side rocker.

2 runs of 0/1 down the passenger rocker.

I tried to keep al the wires as far apart as possible and any wires that had to cross were done at a 90 degree angle.

I feel like I'm getting somewhere finally.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Looking good!

[jcarter1885 995]

Keep up the good work, I also ran my RCA's down the middle as well.

[outhopu 70]

I finally got everything painted today.

Base coat

Clear coat. My "spray booth" ventilation is a little weak.

Edited August 25, 2010 by outhopu

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

The paint looks TITTS!!! I am loving the color!!

I spy a ford 9".

[sefugi 166]

Wiring looks good! I feel your pain on minimal ventalation while painting, had the enjoyment of that with my son's build. I'm sure the picture does not do it justice, but the trim around the rear deck subs look like it really pops now! Keep up the good work, tuned in to see these peices installed.

[outhopu 70]

The paint looks TITTS!!! I am loving the color!!

I spy a ford 9".

It's the factory color for the exterior of the car and it's a very classy color that looks great in the sun. You spy correctly the 9" was going to be for this car but I'm building a fab 9 housing instead thats why the 3rd member is pulled. With 19 batteries in the trunk plus sounds and pumps I need the strongest axle and housing I can fit under this thing.

Wiring looks good! I feel your pain on minimal ventalation while painting, had the enjoyment of that with my son's build. I'm sure the picture does not do it justice, but the trim around the rear deck subs look like it really pops now! Keep up the good work, tuned in to see these peices installed.

Ya, I'll have to get some outdoor pics when the sun is out. Here is a little sneek peek of them partially installed.

Started getting the doors back together and blacked out the baffle board.

The flash makes the color look lighter than it is.

Now to get my game plan together for all the foam filling and sealing of the trunk and cabin.

As always thanks for all the positive comments. I hope this build has motivated others to put in some work.

[sefugi 166]

WOW!! That is going to look sick!

[TheycallmeJT 0]

that paint looks amazing bro..amazing work as well

[outhopu 70]

Mounted and wired the crossovers and speakers. I added another piece of MDF to the back of the panels to sandwich the door panel to prevent rattles.

I set the panels back on for now. I need to go pick up new door clips for a better fit.

Finished prepping the baffle and installed T nuts.

I glued some felt to the frame work to prevent the wood from making noise.

Installed baffle. It still needs to be bolted down and sealed though.

It fits nicely.

Ran power cable through the board and the other cables under neath.

I used my router to do a relief notch to prevent the wires from getting pinched.

Finally sorted out the trunk lifts. I just need to pick up a couple more ball stud mounts and it's good to go.

Next on the list is to finish the battery wires and seal the baffle, then it will be time for the test run.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

are those digital crossovers? they look awesome!!

also i love the color!!!

great work keep it up!