My (Almost Built) Log

[Fi-Alero]

Ok guys, I've been doing alot to my car lately so I figured I would post up some pics of progress and soon to be progress. Richie has been a great help to me with this, and his advice is the biggest reason why this is turning out so well. Also bdyman has gave me a bit of advice that helped a ton.

First lets start off with the beginning of the interior.

-Dash glassed
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571463.jpg
All the doors and such are still going through filler work. More pics of that to come.

-Plastic panels sanded down for a glass finish :)
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571464.jpg
Custom tweeter pods lol
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571465.jpg
-Most of the plastic in primer.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571466.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571467.jpg

Ok, so the other day I did a little deadener work. I put 2-3 layers down under the back seat, and also 3-4 layers in the trunk.

Yes, the wires are a little bit messy, but its impossible to organize wires on a valve block lol
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571472.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571473.jpg
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I replaced the carpet in the car and also the seats
-New carpet
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571487.jpg
-Spent hours trimming it and cutting all the holes
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571488.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571489.jpg

-I built a mount for the new front seats out of .25 flat iron
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571490.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571491.jpg
-Also my new silver back seats with light blue stitching :)
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571492.jpg

I started painting on the sanded plastic pieces.
-Most of the silver plastic pieces
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571500.jpg
-Just to give you an idea on how glass-like the finish came out
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571501.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571502.jpg
-A few pieces I have painted blue so far. Turned out amazing. I love this blue
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571503.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571504.jpg

Keep in mind that this was my first time painting. All of the techniques that I used were learned from the internet lol.

The other day I received a package. Most of you will recognize this :)
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571505.jpg

Posting more in just a bit.

[Fi-Alero]

The audio part of this log :)

-The box (with a few tricks inside)
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571516.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571517.jpg
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http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571519.jpg

-The subs (two DD2510 on two RD1750.1s (almost three times the rated power for the subs))
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571520.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571521.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571522.jpg
-Installed
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571523.jpg

[Fi-Alero]

Yes, the box will be painted soon lol.

That is all of the build pics for now. More is soon to come as I wind down this build.

Here are a few pics I took of my car yesterday at the show we host.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571536.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571537.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571538.jpg
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http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/571540.jpg
Yes, I have not cleared my corners yet because I'm thinking about doing something different with the headlights :)
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I will post pics as I keep progressing. Thanks for any feedback either good or bad.

[Oldsnut]

Looks Good

[cherrington17]

love'n the car FI. amazing job, so far.

[[ion] C2]

And of course this foo won't come to ASS because it's the same weekend as "Scrapin the Coast" or something for draggin.

Looks sweet as always.

[heineck]

damn thats one sick ass sedan

[Atmosphere]

Very nice. When will the dash be reinstalled?

[Trickyslick]

beautiful car and a lot of work...good job

[99alerogirl]

haha i like the fat chicks sticker.. and the rest of the car of course!

[bdyman]

i see you like the air ride tech stuff, i like the color combo, are those 17s or 18s and i dont remember what did i help you out with

[surreal_awakening]

The interior trim looks great. I love that gloss finish!

[Fi-Alero]

Thanks guys :) I'm glad a few people are taking interest in this.
The dash and doors are still going through some body filler work. They will be what is worked on next.
haha i like the fat chicks sticker..
Your opinion matters most on that lol. I've had mixed reviews on it from some girls.
are those 17s or 18s and i dont remember what did i help you out with
They are 17s. You helped me with the clear coat gun issue.

Moar pics will come soon :)

[clutch1]

Fkkin Sick.

[bdyman]

ohhhhhhh ya now i remember, and i see why it sits so much lower then mine does, i do like it your car i mean

[pimpalero2003]

Pretty sick and might see you at that show

[Ryan from Ohio]

Looking good. Nice DD's :D

[Alerosaint]

I must say very noice

[Fi-Alero]

Pretty sick and might see you at that show
Holla at me if you need a room man. We have a few reserved.

Looking good. Nice DD's
Thanks man. These 10s are insane. After a bit of tweaking, I have a 152-153db in it. Gotta shorten the ports a bit more. Our van has 10 of the 2515s in it :)

[pimpalero2003]

Still dk whoes all even going but one has a room at casino resort?

[Fi-Alero]

Not sure where thats at man. The places to stay are on beach blvd. close to the coliseum. There's nothing better than staying out all night in front of the hotel watching people drag down the coast.

[pimpalero2003]

That'd be kinda sick!

[_01Alero_]

drools a bit.... Very nice! That is coming along quite well. Man i wish mine looked half that good...
Your valves and wires and such look a bit more organized than mine. So congrats on that. Can't wait to see more of it towards completion. Looks good man.

[lonnie]

Nice Indeed!

[AleroChick785]

very clean. i love that blue. thats how i'm goin to paint my car. yet my colors are goin to be green and blue

[cherrington17]

so... FI... how much for a glass'd interior? :lol: (someone is going to ask, i figured i'd claim it first)

[Fi-Alero]

Thanks again everyone.

Your valves and wires and such look a bit more organized than mine.
It is really hard to get organized. After those pics were taken, I did do some zip tieing and labeling to make it easier next time.

so... FI... how much for a glass'd interior?
For you? 2 million dolla.

[cherrington17]

only 2 mil? hmm... let me get back to ya. I'll see if i can swing a loan... :lol:

[DOHC_tuner]

Looks like good work....keep it up. But where are the screens and LCD's?

[billytheman1188]

i wanna see that dash all finished!!!:popcorn: looks good though....:coolio:

[Fi-Alero]

Ok guys, quick update.

Today I just did a few small things. I took off all the door handles and got them in primer. Also got the top half of the A pillars in primer.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/572820.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/572821.jpg

I also sprayed a little more blue today.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/572822.jpg

That's all for now. More updates coming within the week :)

[colonel6632]

what are you using to spray?

[Fi-Alero]

what are you using to spray?
A cheap HVLP gun setup, Autobahn performance primer, and Nason base/clear coat.

[pimpalero2003]

Doing all this to buddys cav at also.
All plastic lots of sanding!!!!

[colonel6632]

that nlue looks amazing... i would love something like that

[bkathsalero]

THis might be kind of a dumb question.. But did u fiberglass the a pillars and all that 2? cause those came out bad ASS!! what kinda paint did you use

[colonel6632]

i was thinking the same thing... those are really smooth and shiny

[Fi-Alero]

Thanks everyone :)
All plastic lots of sanding!!!!
You can say that again lol.

But did u fiberglass the a pillars and all that 2? cause those came out bad ASS!! what kinda paint did you use
The only thing glassed in this car is the doors and the dash ;) I used Nason automotive paint.

[pimpalero2003]

Just lots of sanding to get grain out and then high build primer

[Atmosphere]

Did you disassemble the door handles to sand and prime them? Just curious how painting moving parts goes.

[CiscoPath]

Desiard St.

Still in Monroe? I'm off the I-165 on Old Sterlington

[adam337]

hmmm dude.. this has come a LONG way. especially with most of it being your first time. im truly impressed. only thing i would be concerned about at this point is painting the door handles.. if it was me.. id probably wrap the actual handle in something and paint its enclosure.. id fear the paint wearing off from all the use.. maybe im just an idiot though?

[colonel6632]

the monkey makes a good point

[Fi-Alero]

Still in Monroe? I'm off the I-165 on Old Sterlington
I work in Monroe lol. You should drop by the shop sometime man

only thing i would be concerned about at this point is painting the door handles.. if it was me.. id probably wrap the actual handle in something and paint its enclosure.. id fear the paint wearing off from all the use.
Thanks for the positive feedback bro. I thought about the handle issue too. I think I'm just going to try to be very careful with them and only grab the back of the handles. It should last a while. And repainting will be easy if it comes down to it.

[bonez1203]

wow Fi your car is sweet love the colors. what is the cu ft of that enclosure?

[rocker_boy55]

nice work so far

[Daytona]

I'll join the Thread Jesuses and say "Nice work!". I'd put taller tires on her, but that's just me (not much for the lowrider look). Otherwise she's looking great.

[Fi-Alero]

Sorry I haven't had time to update this thread.
I have a few pics I will upload up later this afternoon.

I also have started a new project other than the interior :scpimp:

[Cashdollar2009]

Where are the new pictures??? :)

[Fi-Alero]

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/582246.jpg
:)

Also, got a few electrical goodies that are all going in the alero
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/582937.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/582938.jpg
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/582939.jpg

[Fi-Alero]

Heres a pretty big hint of my new project lol

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/583791.jpg

[hok666]

damm nice car

[clinton_62]

Nice car man.:rolleyes2:
Hoping one day mine will look that way.

Can i have oh pwease pwease PWEASE!!!!!!:blush:

[rida125]

you had said earlier in the thread that you did not want to clear the corners yet because you had something else in mind, What are or were you thinking about doing to them???

[[ion] C2]

so any pictures since it runs?

[Cashdollar2009]

Any updates Fi?

[Fi-Alero]

Sorry for lack of updates lol, school and work has been the priority lately.

It runs, it just has ALOT of problems with the tune that I'm not sure how to fix. I may have to take it somewhere.

[Malibu369258]

Awesome Alero, like the work you've done to it.