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Chad · 07-22-2003, 05:08 PM

Any kind of rope will work. I usually use 3/8" or 1/2" cotton. It's just there to give the glass the shape. Of course if it is soaked in resin it would become real hard. In extreme SPL situations I have heard of people using aluminium rod. I have never tried it. Too afraid it would rattle between the glass. I am going to try it soon though just to see. Guess I'll have to make sure the glass is real tight against it.

Also, I am going to try to make kick panels out of glass for our trucks. I know you can get them in ABS plastic but my dads rattle. I am thinking I will cut into the metal part of the kick and weld in a recessed 'bucket' to get some more room. I think I can get a 8" midbass, a 5 1/4 midrange, and a tweet in there like that. I have an advantage over a truck as I am in a Blazer. For subs I am going to make a fiberglass box for the sides. Each will hold two or three JL 10's. Also in the sides will be recessed amp racks. I will make covers for them so no one will know its there

Later,
Chad

07-22-2003, 05:08 PM	#14
Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 199	Any kind of rope will work. I usually use 3/8" or 1/2" cotton. It's just there to give the glass the shape. Of course if it is soaked in resin it would become real hard. In extreme SPL situations I have heard of people using aluminium rod. I have never tried it. Too afraid it would rattle between the glass. I am going to try it soon though just to see. Guess I'll have to make sure the glass is real tight against it. Also, I am going to try to make kick panels out of glass for our trucks. I know you can get them in ABS plastic but my dads rattle. I am thinking I will cut into the metal part of the kick and weld in a recessed 'bucket' to get some more room. I think I can get a 8" midbass, a 5 1/4 midrange, and a tweet in there like that. I have an advantage over a truck as I am in a Blazer. For subs I am going to make a fiberglass box for the sides. Each will hold two or three JL 10's. Also in the sides will be recessed amp racks. I will make covers for them so no one will know its there Later, Chad __________________ Chad ------------------ 69 Short Fleetside 72 2wd Blazer 70 4x4 Blazer 67 Chevy(big window) Just a cab for now 64 Chevelle SS (2dr Ht)