How To Build A Custom Rear Deck - Fabrication, Speakers, Vinyl Wrapping/Upholstery

Simple speaker panel build for our 1963 LS-swapped Buick Riviera project.
Welcome to (does stuff garage) - Today’s project we are building a DIY rear speaker/package shelf. Starting off by creating a cardboard template with length and width you need and then using the secret Uncle Matt Dad trick of using the back class curve to get you rear edge - you've now got yourself a pattern.
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I used some cheap (crappy) plywood from our shed for the lower panel, but for the top piece that surrounds the speakers I used half inch thick MDF. I did this because MDF is very conisistent and provided great curves and edges after routing. Remember you can always use wood filler (bondo if you made a big mistake) and a belt sander here to fix the mistakes. I wanted to use materials from scratch to show that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a nice looking part if you're ok with a little extra elbow grease.
I use Morbern AllSport 4-Way stretch vinyls for almost every project for car interiors. I make custom consoles in my free time and its the only vinyl I've ever found that can do the complex curves and angles like a champ. While its a little pricey remember the yards are actually 54" wide. I'm using the standard black but they also have a high-tac version that is great from anything that gets wet on a boat and you don't want things to slide around.
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For upholstery adhesive I don't recommend any glue besides DAP Weldwood Landua Top and Trim Adhesive - Nothing else comes close to this stuff and it's well worth it. So much better than 3M High Performance spray adhesive. If you don't wanna buy it by the gallon - call up your local upholstery shop and they will usually sell you a quart or two if you bring in a container.
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For speakers I went with the cheapest on Amazon that didn't have grills that looked like they were from Cyperpunk 2077. They are Pioneer TS-F1634R 6.5" 200W 2-way speakers. I prefer the look of 6.5 inch speakers in a rear deck panel with the speakers exposed. If you conceal the speakers under a panel and cover it with grill cloth I prefer to use 6x9's but the choice is up to you!
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Hope you enjoyed my how/to type build. Got ideas or comments for how to make a custom rear deck? Comment it down below!

[@muffinman7511]

Really well done honestly great attitude keep up the work on the project !👌👌

[@MatthewFinlay]

Thanks buddy! It’s a little cold here now but as things warm back up the projects thaw out. Cheers!

[@ogbobbyjohnson7846]

Thank you for making this video 🤙🏽

[@MatthewFinlay]

Of course buddy! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you liked it!

[@coreybruner8109]

Very nice

[@MatthewFinlay]

Thanks buddy! Glad you liked it. Lemme know if you have any questions or run into a snag and I’ll try to help

[@tiffanystrider6703]

You are hysterical 😂 but nice job bro I'm really trying to modify my doors as well as my back then I need to get my super sundown tweeters put up and those will need to be modified as well so I enjoy watching you to learn so ty.

[@MatthewFinlay]

Awww thank you! And I’ve done speaker pods from everything it seems like haha. Fiberglass, sintra, glue and sawdust - you name it! Ironically it’s an in the works project but I’m doing a video using a wood panel but grafting a 3D printed pod onto and blending manually.

[@callumfreebairn8082]

wonderful🙂

[@MatthewFinlay]

Thanks buddy! Glad you enjoyed it and hope your rear deck turns out great!

[@JamesSReed-qt2rp]

You're awesome. Great work!

[@MatthewFinlay]

Thanks buddy! Hope whatever you’re gonna build turns out awesome!

[@JamesSReed-qt2rp]

@@MatthewFinlay 67 Bel Air... back deck! I will follow your lead!

[@hobiesailorinsd]

This guy is hilarious!!

[@MatthewFinlay]

Thanks buddy! I’m glad you’re here and I hope you enjoy all the videos!

[@icantintyou]

killer consoles as well

[@MatthewFinlay]

Thanks buddy, I’m planning on doing a DIY for the consoles but they are so complicated it’s hard to find a balance of “yeah, build this” and not 3 hours long hahah

[@RockerT1000]

Love it. How much would you charge me to build me a speaker deck for a crown Vic wit 4 6x9 speaker slots and ship it to me?

[@freshsportswear]

Yo could you cut the wood for a back deck and floor console and ship it to me?

[@panchovllaa7791]

Can u do some more videos on the 63 rivi

[@MatthewFinlay]

It’s on my to-do list! I’m making a set of custom door panels for it now and will be posting the video in a couple weeks. Also planning making a video on how we LS swapped it.

[@panchovllaa7791]

Kool thank you

[@panchovllaa7791]

I got a 64 rivi

[@MatthewFinlay]

That’s awesome, hit me up on Facebook soemtime! I love to check it out

[@panchovllaa7791]

Do u have an Instagram

[@BrandonW]

How old is that cheese dip?

[@MatthewFinlay]

Forbidden cheese dip… smells awful… tastes great…

[@jeremyhansen3379]

I think I missed a step somewhere. Could you redo that?

[@MatthewFinlay]

So I rewatched the video… Somebody has to talk to that guys editor, we missed like 600 steps.