85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

[ztk123]

I also looked back through the 77 Cheyenne thread and didn't see any racelines. Curious about size, price and what you're upgrading to?
Mike

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

In all the posts I've seen of your 77 I don't believe I've ever seen raceline wheels on. Do you have a pic to post? What side are the racelines and do you have an asking price in mind?

Originally Posted by ztk123

I also looked back through the 77 Cheyenne thread and didn't see any racelines. Curious about size, price and what you're upgrading to?
Mike

I didnt mean to throw a teaser out there, so heres the scoop.
The Raceline wheels I have are 22" Static 5 that came off of the 84 Sierra that I sold last year. The man that bought the truck wanted my 20" VinTecs rather than 22s. They are in new condition. The titties are gone but the bumpies are still showing on the tires. No curb rash or damage of any kind. I will be asking 3800.00 for them. I prefer local pick up.

[54inches]

Just spent 3 hours reading from beginning to end. Very Nice!

How well is your HF blasting reclaimer holding up?

I am running a Quincy Compressor over to a good sized TpTools blast cabinet that can do Soda as well and then a 10 gallon Craftsman Vac, but I like this reclaimer, just read quite a few bad reviews........

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Originally Posted by 54inches

Just spent 3 hours reading from beginning to end. Very Nice!
How well is your HF blasting reclaimer holding up? I am running a Quincy Compressor over to a good sized TpTools blast cabinet that can do Soda as well and then a 10 gallon Craftsman Vac, but I like this reclaimer, just read quite a few bad reviews........

Thank you so much for following along.
The HF re-claimer is a beast. Its honestly too much for the cabinet with out a vent. We sealed every seam with a bead of silicon and the vacuum sucks the sides in to a point they broke the seal on the silicone in places. I plan to add an adjustable vent to relieve some pressure.

[bbbc10]

great work!!! hmmm ima keep the racelines in mind!

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

great work!!! hmmm ima keep the racelines in mind!

Already sold. Didn't get a chance to advertise and a guy jumped on them .

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Already sold. Didn't get a chance to advertise and a guy jumped on them .

Well dangit! I'll quit rolling my pennies now

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Well dangit! I'll quit rolling my pennies now

Yeah I had several messages right away and hadnt even set a price. The first guy that asked my price said "Sold!" so it was a done deal before I knew it.

[UKNOWME]

Do you have any pictures of them on the 77? The white truck just sits too high to get an idea how they looked tucking the fenders

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Do you have any pictures of them on the 77? The white truck just sits too high to get an idea how they looked tucking the fenders

Unfortunately I do not. I took some but some how they got deleted when I got a new phone.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Unfortunately I do not. I took some but some how they got deleted when I got a new phone.

I found one pic. Take a look here.. LINK

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I found one pic. Take a look here.. LINK

Thank you very much!

[N2TRUX]

We are at our peak season at work, which means start early and finish late. I hate to start a job I can't finish so I'm not touching the dash or wiring till Chris and I have adequate time to wrap it up. While waiting for an opportunity to finish the dash install, I started on design and mock up of the box behind the seat.
This box will house two Kicker Audio 6x9 #coaxial enclosures, a compartment for the Kicker Hideaway powered sub, and some storage.
I started on the design phase to determine location and angle of the 6x9 enclosure. I want the speaker to be exposed as much as possible for appearance as well as sound clarity. I was able to accomplish my goal with cardboard. These pieces will be used as a template to mark my MDF for cutting.

[N2TRUX]

Friday night I spent some time on the @kickeraudio Hideaway portion of the rear enclosure. I designed an area where we will mount the powered sub and route the wiring.

I dialed in the height, depth, and angle by stacking blocks till it was where I wanted. With the sub location determined I can work on mounting pads to hold it in place.

Once secure I can create a cover that will hide the wiring and expose the face of the Hideaway.

[N2TRUX]

When I posted this on Instagram I was asked why I didn't re-use the www.73-87.com 6x9 mounting plates.

To clarify, I must say that Jeff has an excellent designed product that was simple to install, and offers fantastic form and function for a small price.

They worked perfectly with the storage tray Chris and I had built. With Kicker Audio getting involved on this build I wanted an opportunity to improve my design skills and create an enclosure that combined storage as well as house the Hideaway sub and 6x9 coaxial speakers.

To maximize the storage space, the angle of the 6x9s needed to be changed or they would be firing toward the side of the enclosure. I chose to create new mounts for the 6x9s rather than modify the design that Jeff created.

I am still very much a fan of the www.73-87.com plates. Any time I want a quick and effective install they will be my choice.

[rustytruck50]

If you haven't done it yet, you need one of those build books that guys display at the shows...these pictures are invaluable.

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

If you haven't done it yet, you need one of those build books that guys display at the shows...these pictures are invaluable.

I wouldn'tknow where to begin. I have over 1000 pics on this build saved.

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Yesterday I worked on the Hideaway sub enclosure again. I started off using measurements from the old storage tray. I finally decided it was hurting rather than helping so the process requires a lot of fitment time to ensure each step of the design fits.
You may find this shocking but these old trucks are not square.

Combine that with sound deader, wires and various humps and bumps that throw your measurements off and getting to things square becomes a challenge.
With that said I am a few steps closer to having the center section of the enclosure complete.

[N2TRUX]

Yesterday I worked on the @kickeraudio #hideaway enclosure. The center structure is complete so it's time to dress it up.
I cut strips of lauan board and glued them in place. This will work as support for the bezel surrounding the Hideaway sub enclosure. Once these are set I can build mounts for the sub.

[blazer2007]

how do you secure the box to the cab ?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by blazer2007

how do you secure the box to the cab ?

I havent decided whats going to work best yet. With the additional weight of the Kicker hideaway sub i will probably consider bolting it down through the floor.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by blazer2007

how do you secure the box to the cab ?

I decided to bolt it down through the bottom of the storage box. We measured and marked in the center of each side. I drilled and tapped the floor of the cab. I plan to add sealer when we secure it on the final install

[N2TRUX]

I have been slowly working on the Kicker Hideaway sub box a little each evening. I decided to change the design of this box from the past two I have built. This version has a back panel thats removable. Hopefully this design will allow easier access when I wrap it in vinyl. Consequently it has created another challenge to overcome.

Since the back is built from 1/4" lauan board, I dont feel it would be a proper attachment point for the Hideaway sub. My thoughts are the weight might be an issue, and the sub needs a solid mounting to prevent unwanted vibration.

This all equates to a more complicated mounting procedure that I think I may have resolved. I tested my theory with some scrap aluminum channel last night. The channel is to tall for the top end and pushes the sub enclosure farther out than I want it to protrude. I plan to replace it with aluminum angle that will be mounted to the side divider brace rather than the back.

Note.-
1. The pieces of MDF you see under the sub are temporary. I cut wedge shaped pieces to slide up or down to allow me to set the height of the sub. Once the sub is mounted they will be removed.
2. I choose to use the minimum amount of screws to hold everything together and keep it square. More screws and wood dowels will be added on final assembly.
3. The top of the box appears to sag in the middle. Its just an illusion that does not exist. I have laid a straight edge on it several times to ensure it is square.

[N2TRUX]

Scarlett gets her groove on! Easter Edition.
I spent some time at my buddy's shop yesterday using his professional grade tools. His company builds oil and gas displays and models so he has a wood shop filled with top of the line tools.
We decided with the ability to make extremely precise cuts we would make a new lid.

I located the threaded inserts to attach the aluminum angle I used as mounting brackets to hold the @kickeraudio #hideaway powered sub properly in place. These inserts allow secure mounting without running a bolt through which would be exposed.
I replaced a couple of other pieces that I wasn't happy with, and put it all back together once more. Now I can do another test fit in the cab before gluing and screwing all the pieces together.

[N2TRUX]

I was looking for router table ideas and came across several audio builders videos. I noticed in one he had set a piece of wood on a trash can to use as a drilling station. This gave me an idea.
I used scrap from a an attic storage project to make a work table. I cut strips to mount underneath to lock it in place.
It's simple to build and I can roll it wherever I'm working. I think I will cut a hole in the middle so I don't have to remove it to clean shaving off.