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Or maybe some pics of that nova in the background. I had an 87 lx 5.0 notch for a minute. I miss that car. I'm tuned in for the build.

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What year model is that NOVA I had a '70 as my first car. Had it for 12 yrs. Good start on your build! You did promise a Hottie!

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What year model is that NOVA I had a '70 as my first car. Had it for 12 yrs. Good start on your build!
Its a 74 Small Block 400.

Heres some pics that you guys were requesting.

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Lol I see everyone here is interested in my nova more than the build.

Um.........no!

We want to see pics of the mystery chick! lol

Nice Nova bro.

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Bring on the mystery chick!!!! I want to see her helpin' with that build! :drink40:

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Lol I see everyone here is interested in my nova more than the build.

Um.........no!

We want to see pics of the mystery chick! lol

Nice Nova bro.

Gracias. I'll have to admit I'm looking forward to the finished project as we have no idea what to expect.

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Got around to cutting all the pieces out and test fitting them to make sure it fit through my door before i glued it together.

Pics of todays progress..

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All the pieces for the box.

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What i have left. 2 full sheets. And still havnt doubled the baffle or +1 baffle for flush mount subs

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Getting her started.

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About to get in the screws.

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Extra Secure :drink40:

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Up Close

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Test Fitting The Port

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Pulling out the Car.

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Started pulling out the Remaining interior and some trim that had to come out to get the box in

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How it looks with one seat in

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Front view

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Thinking about making some cutouts for 3 Dayton 5" midranges and 3 Dayton 1 1/8 Tweeters above the BTLs towards the top of the box.

What do you guys think?

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Got the box put together and all the pieces on except the flush mount baffle.

Ordered The 2nd BTL today so tomorrow ill Caulk the Inside of the box Then start to apply the "Finish" stage to it,

Heres Some pics...

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On its Side

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My bro taking some measurements

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Measurements taken

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Glueing it together

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Some Bracing

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Bracing On The Port

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Subwoofer Throne Made For A King !! :drink40: (looks Like A Throne)

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How Its Going to be standing up in my car

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Test Fitting And Waiting on the 2nd BTL

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Good Clearence

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looking good man.. looking good.

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Looks good. I used to have a 89 Coupe, same color, with a 302. I love that color on a coupe, don't see it too often. I'm going to be watching this.

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Looks Great! Waitin' for that other sub has just gotta suck. It'll be hittin' before you know it. Keep up the good work! :fing34:

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2nd Baffle Cut out.

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1 port left

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Everything cut out

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Upclose of double baffle

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Time To glue the flush baffle on !

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Used some silicon for the inside

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Test fitting the BTL in the flush baffle

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Poor things covered in sawdust !

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Getting ready to start painting

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Working on the port

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Inside the Port

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Kinda liked the "dripping" effect in the port and couldnt decide Whether or not to leave it.

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Finished the sides and the rest

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And decited to cover the "drip effect white"

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Sexy SAZ showing off for the camera

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Finished Box

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Getting ready to put her in the car (What a HUGE box :ohnoes9: )

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Was hard to fit in the car but finally got it in

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Awsome bro. I hope to be able to build like that one day, then I can stop paying iamamp3pimp to build all my boxes, lol. Keep up the good work, can't wait for vids.

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Going to try and get the 2nd BTL in today, and work a little

If time allows.

Excited to hear how it sounds

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Keep the pictures coming along. :)

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Heres a couple more pics.

Talking to the ladyy and trying to get her in a video for a hair trick since build log is donee,

so vids will be up soon. :drink40:

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That 88hp 4 banger is going to puke driving around that extra weight. LOL

Look like it is going to slap hard man. Looking forward to your vids.

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