2001 Chevy Astro....Custom Install!

[mariobjones 5]

Watching thread!! LOCKED IN!!

[shizzzon 461]

He doesn't know this yet but this is what it's gonna look like after bracing-

For your info, here is specs-

Final NET- 20.5cuft

4x4s in the corner.

angled out at 9x9" in the corners.

the middle brace as follows-

going from front wall to port wall- glue 3 2x4s together 35.25" long

Going from top 2x4 brace to floor on the front wall- glue 2 2x4s together and glue them to the top 2x4 brace, floor and front wall.

Do the same for the middle brace, 2 2x4s glued together and glued to top 2x4 brace and floor.

For the brace along the back of the port wall-

Glue 2 2x4s together (4 total, 2 for each side)

Once all 4 are glued together(2 thick pieces now), attach them to the back of the port wall, sides of box and the main 2x4 brace.

These 2x4s need to be turned so the 3.5" wide side is vertical so u can get the most surface area of the 2x4s attached to the back port wall.

The 3.5" width of the 2x4s are used on the front wall.

the 3.5" width of the 2x4s are used on the underside of the top piece.

[swagger_wagon468 53]

Sweeeeet. How is it going to be postitioned in the van?

[shizzzon 461]

missionary style

[swagger_wagon468 53]

my favorite position.

[shizzzon 461]

isn't it everybodies? it does nice on all the meters

[Jay-C76 333]

That poor van will get the crap knocked out of it!

[Mac N Cheese 90]

I thought you were going to run the O2's active, not passive.

[Infinite913 381]

I thought you were going to run the O2's active, not passive.

im gunna try it this way first... and go from here. Its easy to pop it all off and run active!

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

missionary style

LMFAO!

[porkchop 304]

That poor van will get the crap knocked out of it!

x2

[Notorious97200 339]

Waiting for more pics !!!

:popcorn::fing34:

[Ohjay 116]

coming along nicely, keep it up

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

[Mtopper 23]

i drove over to Ramrod's today and went with him to Lowe's and Home Depot. both are crap by him. Lowe's had issues with their pallet of mdf being wet and Home Depot wouldn't help us get a bit for his router.

anyways, he has the mdf. i'm dropping off my router so he can finish the floor and whatever else.

JUST DON'T BREAK MY BIT!!!!

[Infinite913 381]

Sleeping on the Job! Good help is hard to wake up!

[Mac N Cheese 90]

Loving the pics! I am going to have to come down soon.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

very cool! locked in for sure!

the only suggestion I can make is use some solder on your wires, using a vise isn't that great of an idea, as I have learned first hand! sure the terminals are on there pretty tight for the first year but due to vibration and what not they like to move about! but that is my take on it!

subscribed for sure!!!! keep the pics coming!

[kryptonitewhite 1]

lookin sweet, diggin the wood floor and rimz!

[shizzzon 461]

very cool! locked in for sure!

the only suggestion I can make is use some solder on your wires, using a vise isn't that great of an idea, as I have learned first hand! sure the terminals are on there pretty tight for the first year but due to vibration and what not they like to move about! but that is my take on it!

subscribed for sure!!!! keep the pics coming!

Your wiring isn't installed good enough then..

when i run power cables, i don't care if it's 1 or 20 to one location...

This is in a moving vehicle susceptible to vibrations all the time so things must be anchored for longevity.

Zip ties are your friend!

If there is ANY slack in the wire due to gravity just letting it hang off somethin or wire going into amps capable of moving left or right from driving.. it ALL gets secured...

It keeps the install clean and most importantly safe.

I have never had a viced terminal come off nor become loose.

Solder is not a mechanical connection or if it is in some situations.. it SURE isnt when it comes to ring terminals!

[slim2fattycake 85]

This is going to be quiet... Needs more low.

[Infinite913 381]

[nem 2,019]

Sweet build so far! It almost looks like the amps are mounted to the dining room floor.

[Nathan@XSPower 47]

Looks good!! Will be nice to see when it is finished up.

[Jay-C76 333]

With that floor you're gonna need a disco ball!

Looking nice so far!

Keep chuggin' !