Ok guys, here is a sub enclosure I have been working on for the last week. This is for my 1973 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser. Several months ago I decided to remove the stock gas tank from underneath the passenger seat and relocate it to the rear of the vehicle underneath the body between the frame rails. This left a great location for a sub enclosure. My design goals were to make a stealth enclosure that replicates the look of the factory gas tank. I have always run single 12” subs, but in order to facilitate the depth of a 12” I had to form the bottom of the enclosure with fiberglass to gain an extra 3” so it would fit and give me the 1.25 cubic feet I wanted. This was done by the normal methods of masking the area and laying the mat and resin to mold to the floor pan. Once this was done I could start the woodwork out of ¾” MDF and join the fiberglass to the upper wooden panels. The box was glued with Titebond III and
1 5/8” decking screws. After everything was together I sealed the wood with 3 coats of sanding sealer and then applied the automotive primer. This is where I am right now. Next to do is to apply the base coat clear coat paint and mount it in permanently. Here are pics of the process. Thanks for looking.
Solidworks drawing 1
Solidworks drawing 2
Inside shot 1
Inside shot 2
Subwoofer recess
Box after sealer applied
Box after 4 coats primer
12” Rockford Fosgate HX2 “old azz sub”
Box with sub installed
Box temporarily placed in vehicle to show placement
1 5/8” decking screws. After everything was together I sealed the wood with 3 coats of sanding sealer and then applied the automotive primer. This is where I am right now. Next to do is to apply the base coat clear coat paint and mount it in permanently. Here are pics of the process. Thanks for looking.
Solidworks drawing 1
Solidworks drawing 2
Inside shot 1
Inside shot 2
Subwoofer recess
Box after sealer applied
Box after 4 coats primer
12” Rockford Fosgate HX2 “old azz sub”
Box with sub installed
Box temporarily placed in vehicle to show placement
