Chop"s 86' Cutlass

[porkchop 304]

gauge magazine grabbed a pic of the cutlass a slamology.

[porkchop 304]

Gauge Magazine took this one too.....

[altoncustomtech 773]

I love that the car was caught by a magazine!!!! Just awesome bro!

[mccleery3 166]

[porkchop 304]

ran two runs each of power and ground, secured via zip strips and mostly inside of frame.

not alot of pics, in fact only one was worth keeping....fail

a combination of 0 gauge american bass and welding cable....

also will picking up two batteries from chicagofan this week end for the trunk.

stinger spv70

Battery Specifications

Cranking Amps: 1050

Watts: 2100

CCA: 875A

Amp Hours: 70

Weight: 57.3 lbs

Dimensions: 6-1/2"D x 13-3/4"W x 6-7/8"H

fixed all the wiring in the dash, ready to install the alpine this weekend, with a little fitment tweaks and a new dash kit.

little progress , but i am happy, feels like i am finally turning the corner!

looks like i still have about 1 1/2" of lift left in the air shocks for the remaining weight ...

so i should be fine with that too!

[mccleery3 166]

There are officially 2 like new Stinger SPV70's waiting on you at the house when you're back from visiting Alton NOW DO WORK SON!!

[porkchop 304]

ordered some gear yesterday...

should have .....

(4x) 0 gauge, in line, anl fuse holders

20' 8 gauge blue speaker wire

20' 8 gauge black speaker wire

3 circuit breakers

40 more 0 gauge ring terminals

100' of 12 guage speaker wire

new dash kit

blue digital volt meter

this should get me pretty close,

i have a few other items chosen, just waiting on funds to get right...

those batteries are top notch cosmetically bro, nice equipment, good seller = Chicagofan!

[djjdnap 78]

ready for this wall to be done lol

[porkchop 304]

ready for this wall to be done lol

need to cut two more boards for the back and it will be duraglass time for a few days......then comes the sanding! lol

weather just has not let up until now, but i am getting back in there!

[Ohjay 116]

more equipment

[porkchop 304]

more equipment

I know, right!

about time! lol

momma chop picked a AQ2200 for her durango today also, will be upgrading her ride soon too!

[sefugi 166]

40 ring terminals!? Sounds like you got your work cut out for you! Bring on the updates!!

[porkchop 304]

40 ring terminals!? Sounds like you got your work cut out for you! Bring on the updates!!

lol, iak!

measure, cut, strip, crimp, soder, heat shrink.........repeat !

lol

[sefugi 166]

40 ring terminals!? Sounds like you got your work cut out for you! Bring on the updates!!

lol, iak!

measure, cut, strip, crimp, soder, heat shrink.........repeat !

lol

With 40 to do I'm sure there will be more "repeats"!

[edouble101 314]

Sweet ride. Unwanted foam leakage sucks, I feel you pain.

Figure out the front stage plans?

What's up with the icon pamphlets? Team SSA?

[porkchop 304]

40 ring terminals!? Sounds like you got your work cut out for you! Bring on the updates!!

lol, iak!

measure, cut, strip, crimp, soder, heat shrink.........repeat !

lol

With 40 to do I'm sure there will be more "repeats"!

honestly bro, all 40 should not be used, but they are 10 packs, i always help out other local installs, so a few extra on hand is welcomed.

the big three,(i always do 4), will be done in dual runs,

so under the hood alone....

block to frame ground = 4

alt to frame ground = 4

alt to battery positive = 4

battery to frame ground = 4

battery negative going to rear = 2

battery positive going to rear = 2

(the 4 in-line, anl fuse holders will not need ring terminals)

there is 20 of those bad boys right there!

then there is a trunk full too!

coming out of the rear in-line, anl fuse holders going into the batteries positive = 2

battery 1 positive to battery 2 positive = 4

coming out of battery positive into (3) circuit breakers = 6 *(3 amps)*

coming out of circuit breaker going into amp positive = 3

negatives coming from front battery into negative battery 1 =2

battery 1 negative to battery2 negative =4

negative to amps from batteries = 3

negative to chassis from batteries = 8 (preferance to be grounded in rear also still being pondered)

thats 24 in the trunk .....

i have 12 in the shed and 40 on the way...

repeat*repeat*repeat* ...................

lol

[sefugi 166]

If I have to count past 20, I'm out of fingers and toes!!

[porkchop 304]

Sweet ride. Unwanted foam leakage sucks, I feel you pain.

Figure out the front stage plans?

What's up with the icon pamphlets? Team SSA?

i am unofficially part of Team SSA....

I rep them often on our local cruise strip and local shows.... for two years now, educating the masses! lol

no, just informing folks of a sound alternative to some gear choices.

i chose not to fully pursue the membership, until i have fully installed the Xcons.

i have displayed the pamplet with three of the four SSA series subs for quite a while...

Mark and Aaron know i am always representing them proudly.

just on me to take the final steps.

front stage, probably going to be in phases, as in trial and error basis.

i think i am either tone def, or have picky taste,lol

i need loud, well i mean two 18" xcons behind my head, need loud enough to keep up nicely...

i do not like harsh highs... and i love mid bass that can hit tight lil jabs to the kidneys and belch out vocals that tear right through the bass and still carry clarity......

the doors and kicks are not truly 'ready' and waiting for custom upgrades....

so here is my piss poor and hopelessly fail proof plan...start with equipment i can get close to what i think i like, slowly modding the areas needed to accomidate accordingly.....

i think it will be a challenge for me to nail it the first few attempts, when i do, then i will fully coomit to the finished look.

yes that means raw mdf and ruff glass projects for a short while, lol

any input on acetone for foam leaks removal without harming the paint too much? jc

thanks for the compliment!

[porkchop 304]

If I have to count past 20, I'm out of fingers and toes!!

lmao, iak brother....ha ha, the grandson has to help me out, he is the lil foreman on the job!

gotta keep me on the right path.

[Scarface 23]

MORE PICS !!!!

[mccleery3 166]

It hurt to let those batts go but I know they'll be put to good use ........and the fact that they go to my lil brotha is what puts a smile on my face

[edouble101 314]

As far as the foam on the paint, I would try to buff it out with a light cutting compound. You may need to re apply some clear coat then buff again.

Based on your tastes a big 8"-12" midbass driver in each door along with a couple fullrange drivers (no dedicated tweeters) in the dash corners or a-pillars should make you happy

[altoncustomtech 773]

Boy bro, you got a lot of work ahead of you. If there's anything I might be able to do to help from all the way down here, just let me know!

:drink40:

[djjdnap 78]

Lol man I think I used about 30 on my truck... But I have those bussbars and like 5 batts..

Those terminals get used up quick!!

Propane and solder lol

[porkchop 304]

Lol man I think I used about 30 on my truck... But I have those bussbars and like 5 batts..

Those terminals get used up quick!!

Propane and solder lol

those buss bars are ftw!