Guitar cab build aka DOOM BOX DERBY (Updated!)

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Quality work man.
I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Building your own cab... it's a pretty rewarding experience.
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Giant sheet of tolex, glued
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Tolexing the back panel
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Preparing to tolex the bottom of the chasis
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Staining the front of the grill frame (so it doesn't show through)
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Grill cloth applied to frame
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Marking spots for the feet
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Chasis with gaskets attached and foam insulation installed
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Weber 65 waiting to be soldered
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One in...
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Two in
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Rear view, before the jack was installed
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Mission accomplished. Jack, jack plate, handle, grill assembly, and latches were added.
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Another front shot
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With removable back panel
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Open back cab action!
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FUUUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKK!!!!

Looks fantastic, well done!
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Holy Schnikes wrote:FUUUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKK!!!!

Looks fantastic, well done!
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Looks top notch!
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Can't wait to race these things :lol:
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Wow, great job. Your grandpa kicks ass!
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MEC wrote:
Holy Schnikes wrote:FUUUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKK!!!!

Looks fantastic, well done!
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AWESOME!!!
TOTALLY AWESOME!!
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lookin' nice, dude.

grandpa logo is dope.
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fuck yeah nice job! hows it sound?
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Re: Guitar cab build aka DOOM BOX DERBY (Updated!)

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whiskey_face wrote:fuck yeah nice job! hows it sound?

Sounds killer. Those Weber 65's are amazing. Many thanks to Schnikes for the recommendation :thumb:
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