"TONKA-JR"
There are cars that you drive to work and to the supermarket to the hills, through the waters to play...and there are cars that have become more than that: a faithful companion that is a part of your life. our 1972 converted Willy's Mc Arthur has been with us since 1972. we have been operating a business that requires extensive deliveries, customer visit rain or shine.. when we decide to part our 1972 owner jeep, we know its time to get a replacement.
After almost a yr of advertizing we finally sold our custom made 1973 willys mc arthur jeepster for just Php. 35,000, we then decided it was time for us have a spare car to drive against the elements of the unpredictable Philippine weather, since dad cant drive a sedan, we have no choise but to get a daihatsu Rocky known as a ferosa here in the Philippines.
There are cars that you drive to work and to the supermarket to the hills, through the waters to play...and there are cars that have become more than that: a faithful companion that is a part of your life. our 1972 converted Willy's Mc Arthur has been with us since 1972. we have been operating a business that requires extensive deliveries, customer visit rain or shine.. when we decide to part our 1972 owner jeep, we know its time to get a replacement.
After almost a yr of advertizing we finally sold our custom made 1973 willys mc arthur jeepster for just Php. 35,000, we then decided it was time for us have a spare car to drive against the elements of the unpredictable Philippine weather, since dad cant drive a sedan, we have no choise but to get a daihatsu Rocky known as a ferosa here in the Philippines.
"TONKA-JR" I got this car on May 23 2005, it was a 93 daihatsu rocky el of course, 2nd hand from a carexchange company in Mandaluyong. i got this one repainted already compltely bone stock with a defective [dunno what brand] tapedeck head unit and a pair of 6x9 speakers.
'Sound of Music' - FEROSA Project
I haven't made any Major Modifications except for the the audio system. It came with the stock 'pull out' stereo and 4speakers. If you know anything about how speakers were made back in the 90s you can imagine how bad these must have sounded to someone who enjoys quality music as much as I do. I've done extensive interior work fitting what I wanted in there, and it was WELL worth it.
'Sound of Music' - FEROSA Project
I haven't made any Major Modifications except for the the audio system. It came with the stock 'pull out' stereo and 4speakers. If you know anything about how speakers were made back in the 90s you can imagine how bad these must have sounded to someone who enjoys quality music as much as I do. I've done extensive interior work fitting what I wanted in there, and it was WELL worth it.
ive fitted a pioneer deh3550mp [mp3 player] for those long journeys, (a CD changer) converted VCD changer under the seats for video, a kenwood CB radio for use on trails; and a 12 speaker system. [2 pairs 6x9, 2 pairs of 6" mids 2 pairs of 8" subs+1 pair tweeter] all stealthly installed. with 2 amplifiers installed under the front and rear seats. a CB radio is also installed for use in places where cellular signal is out of reach.
The factory radio location in the dash was concealed in vinyl- covered wood panel this stealth headunit install is custom made as to deter any attempts of stealing the headunit [pioneer deh2750mp] when the ferosa is parked at high crime areas.
Adding what they called "ambience speakers" to the dash proved to be a challenge due to the absence of factory speaker cut- outs and the presence of airducts. we have to cut into some of the ducts to make the speakers fit.
tweeter was mounted at the top of each end of the dashboard, since the dash stock speaker location cant fit 4" seps, another pair of frontier 6x9 is custom mounted at each door panels for front staging. an additional 2pairs 6" midrange is also installed.
2 Amps under the rear seats again? yes. bec the ferosa is always parked in high crime area. thats why the amp is painted flat black.
Running out of room, I turned to just about the only place left in the rear of the Ferosa: the tailgate area where i placed one 8" PG subwooper in a sealed removable enclosure. wooden baffle for rear speakers was custom made to fit a pair of targa 6x9 on the right quarter panel side..
The factory radio location in the dash was concealed in vinyl- covered wood panel this stealth headunit install is custom made as to deter any attempts of stealing the headunit [pioneer deh2750mp] when the ferosa is parked at high crime areas.
Adding what they called "ambience speakers" to the dash proved to be a challenge due to the absence of factory speaker cut- outs and the presence of airducts. we have to cut into some of the ducts to make the speakers fit.
tweeter was mounted at the top of each end of the dashboard, since the dash stock speaker location cant fit 4" seps, another pair of frontier 6x9 is custom mounted at each door panels for front staging. an additional 2pairs 6" midrange is also installed.
2 Amps under the rear seats again? yes. bec the ferosa is always parked in high crime area. thats why the amp is painted flat black.
Running out of room, I turned to just about the only place left in the rear of the Ferosa: the tailgate area where i placed one 8" PG subwooper in a sealed removable enclosure. wooden baffle for rear speakers was custom made to fit a pair of targa 6x9 on the right quarter panel side..
ive fitted a pioneer deh3550mp [mp3 player] for those long journeys, (a CD changer) converted VCD changer under the seats for video, a kenwood CB radio for use on trails; and a 12 speaker system. [2 pairs 6x9, 2 pairs of 6" mids 2 pairs of 8" subs+1 pair tweeter] all stealthly installed. with 2 amplifiers installed under the front and rear seats. a CB radio is also installed for use in places where cellular signal is out of reach.
The factory radio location in the dash was concealed in vinyl- covered wood panel this stealth headunit install is custom made as to deter any attempts of stealing the headunit [pioneer deh2750mp] when the ferosa is parked at high crime areas.
Adding what they called "ambience speakers" to the dash proved to be a challenge due to the absence of factory speaker cut- outs and the presence of airducts. we have to cut into some of the ducts to make the speakers fit.
tweeter was mounted at the top of each end of the dashboard, since the dash stock speaker location cant fit 4" seps, another pair of frontier 6x9 is custom mounted at each door panels for front staging. an additional 2pairs 6" midrange is also installed.
2 Amps under the rear seats again? yes. bec the ferosa is always parked in high crime area. thats why the amp is painted flat black.
Running out of room, I turned to just about the only place left in the rear of the Ferosa: the tailgate area where i placed one 8" PG subwooper in a sealed removable enclosure. wooden baffle for rear speakers was custom made to fit a pair of targa 6x9 on the right quarter panel side..
The factory radio location in the dash was concealed in vinyl- covered wood panel this stealth headunit install is custom made as to deter any attempts of stealing the headunit [pioneer deh2750mp] when the ferosa is parked at high crime areas.
Adding what they called "ambience speakers" to the dash proved to be a challenge due to the absence of factory speaker cut- outs and the presence of airducts. we have to cut into some of the ducts to make the speakers fit.
tweeter was mounted at the top of each end of the dashboard, since the dash stock speaker location cant fit 4" seps, another pair of frontier 6x9 is custom mounted at each door panels for front staging. an additional 2pairs 6" midrange is also installed.
2 Amps under the rear seats again? yes. bec the ferosa is always parked in high crime area. thats why the amp is painted flat black.
Running out of room, I turned to just about the only place left in the rear of the Ferosa: the tailgate area where i placed one 8" PG subwooper in a sealed removable enclosure. wooden baffle for rear speakers was custom made to fit a pair of targa 6x9 on the right quarter panel side..
6/24/2005
The rear space is used for a 12" fenton sub on a ported detachable enclosure. this box is 'movable' and can be adjusted to for additional cargo space[in times of Delivery of supplies/goods], however if there are times wherein the rear passenger seats are usd[and not folded.] the box is removed completely detached and left at the ofc. this is the time to use another box located on the left rear quarter panel side which contained an 8" targa sub if I needed bass.
The rear space is used for a 12" fenton sub on a ported detachable enclosure. this box is 'movable' and can be adjusted to for additional cargo space[in times of Delivery of supplies/goods], however if there are times wherein the rear passenger seats are usd[and not folded.] the box is removed completely detached and left at the ofc. this is the time to use another box located on the left rear quarter panel side which contained an 8" targa sub if I needed bass.
june 2006
as i started my lanshop last sept 2005, modifications of my tonka was put to a halt since budget was concentrated all the and funds and resources was put to my lanshop.
from 2005-2006 here are some of the additional upgrades
1. rear backup lights, 2. front HID like fog lights 3. a new mp3 head unit with OEL display
4. blaupukt front 6" and 4" rear speakers
future upgrades this yr 2007 would be an HID kit good set of mags, carpet, and paint job
i know that dreams dont last forever, someday we might decide to sell the ferosa.... but in the meantime, we are enjoying it, as well as all the attention it receives. the audio system is constantly being improved. next time, ill add the video experience.
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