Randal Johnson

Nice Ride Sir.

Damn, just thought about something. I haven’t got around to notching the frame. Shit. This really needs to be done before I reinstall the bed.

The backing is not going to do anything, it’s the carpet that stops the bouncing waves from the windshield and the vinyl dash. Removes the Echo so to speak. Awesome man, damn I wish I could sit in on the tune. The way this is fully on axis is very interesting for sure !!!

Thank you Sir. The primary goals for this truck Is not too far from being done, which is the static 4/6 drop and the Dually conversion. I have two other projects with Audio / Video in the works so not much (if any) Audio will be going in this vehicle. For me and my son, this is an old school project paying homage to slammed full sizes and mini trucks. What I'm seriously considering is a double diamond tilt bed setup. I don’t remember ever seeing a Dually Tilt Bed low rider back in the day. Should be fun !!! thanks for posting !!!

Dually Fenders are done dude !!! Can't wait to get these fenders mounted to the bed !!! Time to get back to work on the Phantom Dickle !!!

My apologies Sir. Wasn’t trying to stir anything up. I remember most of it. Long time ago.

I agree, no need to waste my money at this time. Finally got some free time this afternoon to get out my spare A-Pilars out of the storage room and get my tweeter pods hooked up to them. Think they turned out really nice and stealthy. The way they are set, I will stay in MECA Street to finish out this year season and hopefully that MS state championship. If it scores as good as I hope, I will have the A-Pilars glassed and covered. Later if I decide to add a 4" driver, there will be no issues, just build a dash pod that rest on the A-Pilar. Finished up too late to take pics. Sorry. Pics !!!

Looks Awesome !!! Wish I could hear it !!! Noticed you added a Dash Pad. Any noticeable differences ???

Coleman was a active member here, but got banned shortly after starting the DownSouthBassProductions (DSBP) forum. He started Audio Technix (Sound Deadner) and then Started CT Sounds. Hung out with him several times at major and world final events. Seemed like a really cool guy !!!

RIP Coleman. thanks for posting

Looks like they will be nice and stealthy.

I'm basically talking myself out of adding a midrange driver. I have a pair of 4" drivers and a pair of 8" drivers if I need them brand new in their boxes. I like my dash look stock as possible with it's dash cover. The tweet's new locations help tremendously with stage and image and They are more stealthy. Once the A-Pilars are done, They will definitely be in MECA Regulation with Street Class. I’m using the exact same 6.5 & tweet set and a pair of Amplifiers that I bought 10 years ago that went in White Lightning. The only major difference is that this application is fully active with the Helix. I don’t have the amplifier for another 2 channels and I’m not buying any more drivers if I don’t have to. What I Really need to do is get a mic for the Helix so I can get the RTA application working.

My primary Goal with this Avalanche is to be a MECA SQL World Champion. Plain and Simple. My kids are grown and gone so I can get back on my projects and goals. I truly believe This Avalanche is in the ball park of a world champ if I can get things optimized and tuned correctly. Just a lot of work and patience. Atleast this will give me something to look forward to instead of just growing old and working my life away !!! Again, thanks for posting !!!

Now that I’ve had a few days to listen to my system with the tweeters in their new location, I am Really impressed !!! The only thing that changed (that I can personally tell) is my stage width went out to my mirrors !!! With minor changes in the Helix, I really don’t see a need to upgrade to a midrange driver.

I don’t either. Thanks for posting brother. Not necessarily for the air space, but for the actual bulky-ness of the driver. I could vent through the dash and out to the inner fire wall where the water drains are to get air space if need be, just too much work for what I’m trying to accomplish. If I do add a midrange driver, it will most likely be a 4” driver. If I remember correctly, you have a vehicle similar. I’m all open for suggestions.

Welcome

Thank You Sir

Welcome

Thank You Sir

I hated like hell taking my A-Pilars apart, but I kinda figured they were temporary anyways ... Installing a 4" driver or a 5.25" driver, tweeters would need to be moved. So This is where I think they should be ... Keep in mind there will be no final product until the mid range drivers are installed ... My apologies for the night pics, my time is very limited and I have no shop to work on my shit ... According to my tired measuring tape, they don't look it, but are level across the vehicle ... If not, I have a spare set of A-Pilars on the shelf. Tweeters are connected to the A-Pilars, not the Sail Panels ... My little problem with the Stage Width is definitely a thing of the past now ... I think, but I am not positive, that this might be able to Stay in MECA Street class ... I will Find out Saturday at the local Bass Wars Event. Both Mississippi qualified judges should be there promoting their favorite Bass Head vehicles !!!

I understand that I wanted to stay in lower classes with this truck, but I feel that to get any higher than an 80 ... I will need to redo my A-pillars. Stage Width just will not go beyond the pillars. Best place that I can move the tweeters is to the Sail Panels. However, I'm scared I will loose Stage height and depth ... If they go anywhere else, it will bump me up into Mod Street Class and this whole year in Street Class will be a waste ... You know what ??? Fuck it !!! I just emailed a friend to get some Fiberglass work done to the Avalanche ... I've always said that the midrange drivers is the heart of an Audiophile system. So this is what I want ... Or for the most part, moving the tweeters to the sail panels and going more like this ... Moving the 5.25" driver closer to the sail panels to match the tweeter location ... If I use a 4" driver, I will move into MECA Moddex. The 5.25" driver will move me into Extreme Class, but Fuck it. I have the drivers and the ability to use them ... What you guys think ???

Back good as NEW !!! Thank God for good insurance !!! Took the amplifier and subs out so nothing would get stolen and/or Fucked up during it's stay at the Body Shop. Everything is back in and bassing like a Boss !!!

Awesome

SSA is well proven in SPL competition. In my opinion, they are all that and a bag of chips for the money brother.

As a SPL competitor, just never been a fan. They’re from what I hear a decent daily bass setup, but nothing to take punishment of a SPL meter.