Aiwa CS-660 custom birthday present

[ledmeter]

Here's the first shot (could be the last if I forget about this thread) of my present for my ex GF. This box is fully working but a bit boring. My ex (who I was with when I started collecting) has always wanted a nice sounding box. Pity I took them all when we broke up
So for her 30th she gets a custom Aiwa Stereo 660 done over in matte metallic black with graffiti on the grilles done by a mutual friend of ours and a few added extras like a chrome protector bar and some chrome brackets for a rainbow strap.
Disassembly done

 

[ledmeter]

Masked and almost ready - taking it to work tomorrow and removing the needle meter cover and drilling the holes for the chrome brackets.

Bracket positioning;

 

[ledmeter]

Back from my old work - now flat metallic black (BMW sapphire black I think).

 

[ledmeter]

 

[Fatdog]

Hmm, those last two images didn't come through from Tapatalk, but the first two did. I already like the direction this project is headed - BMW Sapphire Black.

 

[k2j]

Keep the pics coming! Your ex is lucky

 

[ledmeter]

Blacked out

unmasked and blinging!

I think it looks lovely that way.

 

[Gluecifer]

Looking fiiiiiiine, Warren!



Rock On.

 

[Fatdog]

Looking fiiiiiiine, Warren!

Rock On.

I agree. I can't wait to see it all back together.

 

[baddboybill]

Looking forward to the finished pics


Bad Boy Bill

 

[blu_fuz]

Oh that's awesome.... more pics!

 

[ledmeter]

Ah... Images are pleasing aren't they? I'd much prefer the picture than the thousand words... but WHADDAYA THINK I'M MADE OF TIME OR SOMETHING?!

More pics taken, uploaded soon

 

[goodman]

Waiting for next steps in this project...

 

[Scotty_M]

We want more Warren!!!

Scotty

 

[krassi]

yeeeeepp more pics.. i also got an aiwa 660 and the full black look seems awesome.. ill paint my new toshi s90 also black so i could make a mega paint session and tune more than one box

 

[ledmeter]

Yay I got the internet at home again!
So... Here's the grilles being dropped off at my friend's workshop.

and all done! Ready for reassembly... just awaiting the rainbow strap! It's a permanent assembly so I have to put the strap on the brackets before I put the box back together.

My ex's nickname is Bam, in case anyone was wondering.

 

[SpaceLobster]

This looks wicked, can't wait to see the restult !

Peace

 

[JustCruisin]

 

[ledmeter]

You guys wanted pics so I'm doing just that for you! Here's the box of parts and chassis, just as it was at my old house and how it was transported. Boss Hog the pilling snuffler came along as stowaway.

And the famous straps arrived!! Many many kind and sincere thanks to Blu-Fuz!!!!

 

[blu_fuz]

Love ya buddy, enjoy them! Nice box mod.