does any one have any information on "blowthrough " enclosures.. now from what i gather you actually cut through the cab,( this would be on a pickup truck), and the bed ,utilizing part of the bed as part of the enclosure, sounds interesting and if not too intense might make a good future project,any info would be appreciated, and again you guys are awesome!!!as soon as i get some extra flow you will see some of it to be sure. thanks. THINK
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cplkittle on 01/5/2007 00:22:47
Also known as a 'cut through', these are expensive, but effective ways to get around the lack of cabin space in trucks. I know the gaskets are expensive that bridge the gap from the bed to the cab, and you have to give up some bedspace as well.
The coolest cut through I have ever seen was disguised as a diamond plate tool box. When the lids were lifted on each side, the amplifiers were displayed. It was complete with locks and everything.
It is a total commit decision. There aren't any cheap ways to put it back together.
P0werLifter on 01/5/2007 12:55:06
While I haven't done it personally, I have witnessed it.
Basically a "blow through" or a "cut through" is when you cut a hole in the cab/bed of the truck and build an enclosure that fits into the bed and faces the cab. Attention is paid to making sure its a good solid fit, air tight facing into the cab so that it esence its making the enclosure an extention of the truck cab itself. Also make sure that the enclosure is weatherproof.
When the hole is cut, and you need to seal it off from the elements many of the guys I know use Camper Shell gaskets. They work great from what I've seen.
Many of the people I know that have them allways have a fiberglass tonneu bed cover or something of the like to cover up the system so prying eyes miss it, and it gives some shelter from the elements.
Building materials I've seen vary from fiberglass, to MDF, to Plexi. Either way, make sure its solid, waterproof and built to not have any leaks once connected to the cab.
Note: Like Cplkittle said, this is a total committment. Once go cut it, there isnt going back unless you've got some great welding skills and even then, its not going to look stock.
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cplkittle on 01/5/2007 00:22:47
Also known as a 'cut through', these are expensive, but effective ways to get around the lack of cabin space in trucks. I know the gaskets are expensive that bridge the gap from the bed to the cab, and you have to give up some bedspace as well.
The coolest cut through I have ever seen was disguised as a diamond plate tool box. When the lids were lifted on each side, the amplifiers were displayed. It was complete with locks and everything.
It is a total commit decision. There aren't any cheap ways to put it back together.
P0werLifter on 01/5/2007 12:55:06
While I haven't done it personally, I have witnessed it.
Basically a "blow through" or a "cut through" is when you cut a hole in the cab/bed of the truck and build an enclosure that fits into the bed and faces the cab. Attention is paid to making sure its a good solid fit, air tight facing into the cab so that it esence its making the enclosure an extention of the truck cab itself. Also make sure that the enclosure is weatherproof.
When the hole is cut, and you need to seal it off from the elements many of the guys I know use Camper Shell gaskets. They work great from what I've seen.
Many of the people I know that have them allways have a fiberglass tonneu bed cover or something of the like to cover up the system so prying eyes miss it, and it gives some shelter from the elements.
Building materials I've seen vary from fiberglass, to MDF, to Plexi. Either way, make sure its solid, waterproof and built to not have any leaks once connected to the cab.
Note: Like Cplkittle said, this is a total committment. Once go cut it, there isnt going back unless you've got some great welding skills and even then, its not going to look stock.
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