Green Taurus - OLD BUILD REVIEW - What I learned!

Back in around 2006 I built this full fiberglass trunk install. This car audio build held two 15" MTX 7500's and a Profile California 2000 Watt Amplifier. The subs were held in a completely fiberglass enclosure box. I learned many things from this custom build, and in this video I review the mistakes I made and what I learned!
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[@CarAudioFabrication]

Enjoy this look back at one of my first builds ever! Learn from my mistakes and above all else realize EVERYONE STARTS SOMEWHERE! Fabrication is a really cool hobby / job that ANYONE can learn and do.

[@JayO1963]

CarAudioFabrication wow bro. You are an expert. I love watching your videos

[@abdulghaffar1829]

400 rms 1400 watts sub woofer how to match amplifire watts and rms match bro

[@ezequielparra1854]

CarAudioFabrication love all your content keep it up!

[@chupamishuevos303]

Can i work for you lol

[@SchuboxProductions]

Reminds me of some of the mistakes I made in my early builds.

[@yourmother9246]

This is incredibly valuable. It's rare to see such a comprehensive analysis of past projects. Not many people show off things they are not completely proud of. Incredible 👏 Thanks for sharing this.

[@itsalwaysfriday9766]

A huge thanks to you for this channel. I recently got back into the building game after a 20 year break. I have watched most of your videos and learning the tricks with the router is a game changer. Keep it up.

[@bam090793]

No mistakes, only learning experiences. Some times you have to learn the hard way and sand body filler for days on end.

[@cracklingice]

When I drove a Taurus in high school, I had a pair of 10" home speakers connected to an old turntable radio that had a built in crossover. It was run by a power inverter. It was my dads car and he said 'no permanent modifications' thinking that meant I would be unable to add any bass to the car.

[@SamtheCanuck]

I connected JVC bookshelf speakers to my rear speaker wires.

[@lavidalocacustoms4967]

I made that trunk arm mistake when I did my build 4years ago. I have gathered so much information from this build. I can relate very well to the times of barn builds. Here in South Africa we call it a "Back Yard Build", even at this point I'm still doing those builds in my backyard. What I love about these videos is that they all explained very well and clear. It shows you have come a long way and I am believer of the greatest lessons you learn are those from your mistakes. Keep up the good work Mark!! 😎

[@otissawyer9241]

"Dabbed that resin into the glass" lmao

[@pop032292]

Doug needs to do one of these. Want to see his legendary works back in the day

[@nooffense3839]

It's actually very refreshing to see an old video like this where you didn't have as much knowledge and the facts you rushed some parts. It's great that you are able to show us this. Thanks mark

[@rc9523]

I was really impressed by your honesty. Especially admitting that you forgot to add the sound deadening before installing the subs and it wasn't an excuse to advertise but straight up honesty and a genuine passion to help others

[@robertadamplant]

My wife ask, literally last week, ‘I wonder what his first custom car audio fabrication was like?’. I’m just preparing my door cards now to do my first ever on my 1997 Honda Civic. Nice video.

[@jimmididiano7782]

I enjoyed watching your fabrication On the green touris .iv been trying to Learn how to do a lot of the things that you show.i am going to try to learn as much as I can from you.very good teaching.thank you...

[@ghomerhust]

as an overall look, i think you actually nailed the theme pretty well. those models of taurus were really bubbly, and by having those swooping shapes to the enclosures, you sort of pulled that body style into the system as well. i see so many systems that stick out like sore thumbs because the shapes and designs of the system are such a contrast to the shape of the car they are in, sort of like putting really really curvy wheels on a really boxy shaped car. it just clashes and looks all trailer-trashy IMO. all said, it was a pretty sweet build

[@DatHondaBoi223]

Josh Hust aren’t all wheels curvy? isn’t that how they roll?

[@pk386]

Excellent motivational video! Co-worker and I were discussing this yesterday . Lots of the new guys are getting to our skill level quickly and surpassing us because we were training them the lessons that we had to learn hard way! We gave them a better starting point than we had. Keep up the good work. You've inspired me to do and try things I would not have tried otherwise.

[@southjerseysound7340]

True but the internet makes a huge difference too. Back in the day we only had show's, magazine's and people to work from. Hell I even went to the library for books before lol.

[@shawnmiller9678]

Been 3 months since i left a comment that i was starting a fibeglass build now 3 months later its allmost done this has been a messy itchy time consuming and cant forget expensive but its looking amazing and working on making bracing but being neat about it this is my first fiberglass enclosure for 4 12s

[@alanshayler941]

It's great that you are showing how minor errors can cause so much trouble later on that extra few minutes preparing the wood could easily save hours of grief later in the build

[@andysmith5940]

Thank you for having the courage to show your mistakes so we can learn from them!

[@tiny3669]

And that folks is how you become the best at what you do. Thanks for sharing with us. A lot of guys wouldn’t have made a video like that.

[@EyebrowsMahoney]

Holy cow, what a blast from the past. I think I remember seeing this on the the Taurus Car Club Forums back in the day! Small world! I thought the build back then was still really well done. Really neat to see you on youtube and still doing cool stuff!

[@bassjeetsingh7404]

I can relate to every pice of work , you have done and iv been there done that, back in the days I used my mum and dads carport and took 3 week completing my box

[@kastoremaru]

In my first build in the 1980's, I almost set the car on fire because I was going to wire an amp to the fuse panel. My dad came out and nipped that in the bud and gave me some tips. What you have there is a Picasso compared to my first try. I love it!

[@thomasgreenage1882]

I think this is a great way to learn and show the younger guys that everyone starts somewhere don’t get discouraged if you don’t have a state of the art shop yet . Team Safe & Sound 1999 Spring Break Nationals DB Drag Extreme SPL World Champions

[@adamm2716]

great video, i'm repainting my hotrod i did when i was 17, its amazing i'm still alive.

[@jamest.5001]

I know exactly what you mean. I have done things I'd never do now.

[@MadDragon75]

17:25 I agree 100%. If it wasn't for KZbin channels like yours and Sprayway customs and EXO ... it would have taken me a lot longer to make my fiberglass C pillars for my super tweeters. I want to take this time to thank you and anybody else that has made these videos that is reading this for doing just that, making the videos. I worked in a paint shop that was right next to the body shop of the same business. Bondo wasn't something I used neither was fiberglass, but now I'm getting Hands-On with that too thanks to you guys.

[@darkspyre0]

I enjoyed this video. It's good to see some of the common mistakes in car audio. We can watch videos on how to do it right all day, but then we think we can do it ourselves and run into problems. Great job!

[@peterlay8943]

Thanks for putting these videos together. It been a while since I've done any form of custom work, but seeing these type of videos brings back some really good memories

[@brandidudley7309]

hey Mark I built the ported box from the plans from the site it is the larger box for a 12 inch sub installed a diamond audio macdaddy 12 this has to be the hardest hitting single 12 box I've ever heard this box was for a ct sound 12 awsome design.

[@bassjunkie2020]

Use 2 inch paint brush , bubble popper roller, and fuzzy roller ( nap on paint roller frame ) . The paint brush helps to fine tune radius . The nap suckes up excess resin. Cause you only want the fabric wet . Extra resin makes products brittle and weak . Also use styrene wax to your last mix of resin or gelcoat. That way the last coat is properly sealed. And it won't be tacky and will dry faster. Or if you don't have styrene wax you can take Saran Wrap. Place it over your last coat. It will do the same as wax. But if you use the styrene wax. All you have to do is wipe it down with acetone and do some light sanding. Anything built outside of a mold have to have some kind of seal. If not it never truly dries. When you add styrene wax to the last coat. As the resin heats up the wax will come to the top and create a sealed barrier. I used to be a professional fiber glasser years ago . And repairs were the worst. Until we found out about styrene wax. Because it really sucks going through a bunch of sandpaper because it getting clogged from not properly drying. Hope this helps. 😎👍

[@blaube]

I have made those same mistakes. Thanks to you, I have learned how to avoid them in the future.

[@moe5046]

Ive enjoyed every video Mark,this was a really great build and inspirational,i recently built custom a pillar enclosures for an 2008 civic and it made for a better sound stage...its because of you and people like you who inspire...keep up the great work I have no idea how to send you some pics to show the build

[@WebstersWorkshop]

Thank you Mark. Your comment about everybody has to start somewhere. I've just started making carbon fibre car and motorbike parts and I'm kicking myself because it's not all going as easily and straight forward as it should be. I also find it's not going as fast as I want it too but this episode shows that with a bit of hard work and learning from your mistakes you can achieve perfection. Great vid and a good motivator. Top job bud!!!!!

[@Krazie-Ivan]

the Taurus was the mistake, right? ...i haven't watched the vid yet, but that seemed easy to spot. ;P

[@rjgaynor8]

They may be ugly but the 90s models didn’t want to die ever. They were durable bastards.

[@VeritasEtAequitas]

@@rjgaynor8 Until they rusted out. The DOHC 3.0 Duratec engine was designed by Porsche and detuned to half its original power. Awesome and durable. It was also used in an exotic, I think the Noble, at much higher power.

[@joswald2001]

Makes me wish i still had pictures of the first box I built with my dad and just a jigsaw and table saw. You come from somewhere. Also my first wiring job (atrocious but it worked.) Its all part of learning and growing.

[@weaklingv2]

Dude, definitely one of my favorite videos of yours. And yes, I have watched them ALL!

[@worldwideteambasscatdownri6963]

Like you said Mark we all start somewhere. Driveway & Garage looking for a shop.

[@jayweb702]

This video seems to not be about regrets so much, but about learning from mistakes made in the past. Congrats on a great video! I'm also from the past.

[@patrickmontgomery6353]

Thanks Mark. we can always learn, new or old from looking back. It is a very nice build and its fun to look back and see how we progress.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Totally true. Thanks for watching!

[@danielcarter7657]

Those 7500 subs are awesome

[@user-ed9dm4ss3s]

Wow, that looks great.

[@johnsimun6533]

It doesn’t matter what camera you have. Even if you only have a potato available for you at the time. Wipe the lenses is as important as letting the camera focus. Taking a few seconds extra will show years down the road. If you look at some pictures on larger screens and other places,and you have settings for adjustments. You may benefit changing the iso and other settings, if automatically the pictures come out dark or blown out. Cameras preform different, with different conditions. Daylight is always the best, but if available turn subject looking at shadows, and reflections, even from the flash, that affects picture outcome. You may need to tilt the camera up or down to eliminate the reflection enough to get a good picture. Generally dark environments are difficult to capture, adjusting settings can benefit down the road. Last tip, do not use any digital zoom. If you need to use digital zoom, get as close as possible, and take extra time for letting focusing happen. A stand or mount will help prevent the camera from moving. Imagine a laser beam shooting from the camera. You desire for the camera and subject to not move, any the subject to be lit optimally. The camera can move only a little, like a shake, but the other end of the beam will move inches to feet. If using a mobile devices with multiple lenses. Each lens can be used individually, but anything else is an digital adjustment. If one lens is available, any in or out is digital. Remember, that picture is a once in a lifetime occurrence. With this example, he can do another build like this, even using the same camera, but it is redoing, not the original. And that day at the park, well if you can revert your child’s age back, and get them to reenact the picture. You probably won’t be worried about much. Happy picturing, and memories.

[@nightmarecivic]

OH MY GOSH! Profile amps! They're very rare and sought after today! That's awesome

[@B1GDaddyFatStax]

Very good retrospective look at your own build. Its projects like those that help builders do better and gain more experience.

[@Tkssa580]

Not bad for an install 12 years ago. Looks good.

[@notsabbat]

Loved the video showing where you came from.

[@caseytbss]

This is an excellent video type and idea. I think this should be done more often. It helps paint a bigger picture for everyone

[@raytioner72]

Really great stuff man! Im still pretty new to the car audio but im so anxious to learn more and do more. Watching your video is really inspiring and educational. Thank for all the great vids.

[@davidperry4013]

This build still looks great by today's standards despite the technical errors.

[@moreaudio760]

Great video mark...wish I had taken pictures of my installs from back in the day ...I have pictures of some of the ones I was part of ...but they are with a prior employer ...now I save all my install photos ..so I can reflect on what I did in past installs to improve on my next , ..just like you suggested

[@roysjudy]

I think it looked great for an early build. It's tough to criticize yourself in public like that, but it's a huge help to everyone. I hate showing anyone work that I'm not fully satisfied with, so I know it had to hurt a little. Great video as always! I'd like to see you do a similar build now and show how much you've learned since then. Maybe not with a Taurus though...

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Haha what's wrong with the Taurus? That thing was the epitome of cool!

[@zoeymtfitness]

Thanks Mark

[@joshgour8877]

awesome video, it's always good to look back and make improvements from your previous builds. keep up the good work mark

[@kennethcroll6972]

nice to look back to see how far you come. good to learn from you mark

[@abrown5516]

I remember I built a wall in my 72 Impala for 8- 10 inch an 8- 12 inch subs out of cabinet grade particle 5/8 with drywall screws and liq nails! Half the box was built out of the car and front half in needless to say never got to hear it all the way hooked up before someone stole 4 of my 12's but I was happy with what it sounded like but taking it out was the worst pain.

[@samdavies6404]

That looks pretty sick man and I think you did really well to say it was like your first complex build like that

[@fcolon4]

I’ve been watching your videos recently, and really appreciate all of your hard work! Keep it going! We all start from somewhere! Lol

[@derekhoffman9737]

seeing videos like this is cool. it goes to show that every one makes mistakes and learns from them. i know i have made a few mistakes myself and have learned from them. though i am slowly working on getting the parts together for my very first all out full system build. mark i love watching these videos and would like to see more in the future for referencing ideas and what not to do's. although i think i have a little bit of a challenge with a mega cab dodge pickup being my first all out build. i am still going to give it a shot once i get all the parts that i need.

[@ClydesdaleNM]

This is great! I would appreciate more early build videos.

[@shawnmiller9678]

I decided to try something while working on finish work the regulare bondo can be wet sanded and sands better then dry sand and does not clog sand paper and no dust and comes out more smoothly .

[@riotdogxk9]

those profile amps were so good had a few on 8 12" back in 99 so nice

[@Troy_Audi0]

I feel the tape removal being super hard.. done that.. about the same time line too lol high 5 man

[@cordcd7]

Looking at those MTX subs and the glass reminds me of my days working in Circuit City’s Roadshop.

[@cjrose3072]

I have that same year model Taurus!

[@christigner6880]

Loved the video. It's cool to see those older builds.

[@theloser0]

Old video but you old build breakdowns are great videos!

[@Rendraco79]

Nice starts! for me it is a nice job, for the time (06's) anyway..."DRIVE IT TO THE SUNSET!" YOU ARE AMAZING, thank's Mark for sharing.

[@LeoEnigma]

I loved this video explaining everything u did and what u would do diffrent.... I would love if there was more videos like this around

[@lanceray3904]

Love the new style. On top of everything brilliant your super humble. -Peace, love & madd respect.

[@michaelzernie7092]

Man, thanks for posting this. Proud of ya dude. It's great to learn from our own mistakes and improve upon our own skills. The next build is always better. Mine will be for sure. Lol.

[@pbkayakyer]

I like these throw back video reviews!!

[@RonaldRol]

I always like your video's because they are awesome! I learn a lot from you, and for my next car I will take the tips to install a great audio system.

[@blackbass4u2c]

Use a thick rubber squeegee for a sanding block.

[@aeiouer]

Great critique. I remember that 2000's style

[@blackbass4u2c]

The old trick in the 90s was using carpet for fiberglass replacement.

[@medikate8277]

You're the man Mark thanks for the videos

[@553garage2]

Thank you very much all the way from South Africa!! Your videos really help, keep it up!

[@ajw148]

Man i had 2 profile California series amp. I loved them things

[@jamest.5001]

I wouldn't mind one of these videos every now n then. I really like your other videos. I like seeing how other ppl do things. maybe someone else has a better way of doing it. and I can learn. so I like the how to videos. keep a fabing man!

[@richardvargas9224]

We learn from our mistakes. Thanks for sharing

[@ruikazane5123]

No...you're wrong, at some point there. You're actually saying "if i had the tools i have now" I understand, but you did an excellent job while keeping the costs down, with limited tools average people would have(neither I have any powertool). The video proves how much improvement you had now, but it ain't painful to keep improvising. Just keep doing what you want to do, and enjoy!

[@JU4NC4RLO5]

Great video thanks Mark!!

[@amb3cog]

Great video man! Really, really great video. Lots of great tips, and fun too.

[@Kauffdrop]

Great video and format.

[@Jay-ot2tk]

Still way better than any of my builds 😝

[@Chase1297]

Facts lmao

[@qjmad]

Jay lol same here

[@yfz450rider39]

That massive amp making only 1000 watts lol I have a tiny Sundown that puts out 1500 watt. Crazy times!

[@sipiesipie2877]

Great channel

[@jessesimmons1910]

Neat build got some good ideas from it

[@cadanevans9004]

Loved it! Please do more!

[@blackymadd336]

Cool video! Keep up the good work!

[@UnapologeticIslam]

Great video! Definitely do more!

[@ituneyou1213]

Great build but looks like you might have some cancellation with those subs being a little close to each other

[@IAutoEnthusiast]

Great vid

[@eikbike]

I thought that was a pretty fine job you did!

[@notorious647]

Great video! Very inspiring, and informative.

[@j2daizzy]

Still great work for an early build

[@dabeardsmen3621]

Everyone starts from somewhere!!!

[@kevinb4537]

hey I'm planning on doing fiberglass builds here soon! thanks for the tips to watch out for! and looks good I think anyways!

[@noturfriend421]

Watched the whole video and loved how you showed your mistakes and told us what you would do differently now that you have more experience. But my only question for you is: with my experiences with the Ford Taurus, 8ve owned probably about 4 of them from different generations and styoes like the sedan and wagon, and each one of them the transmission failed... My question is, what happened with this Taurus and if it died, did you feel upset over how much time you invested into it?

[@chrispadovani3171]

Love the vid, made me look back on my first build vw golf 4.... wow not the same technical level!

[@journeywood3555]

Inspiring man thank you for your videos and passing on your knowledge and experience 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@nickcaruso2764]

Awesome 👏🏻 Mark! You know what this means, time for another trunk build! Haha anyways keep up the good work I love watching your videos. ✌🏻