Ford F150 - Where to mount CB ?

Screaminhelo · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject: Where to mount CB ?

A friend just gave me his Cobra 29 LTD ST. The price was right so I took it but I can't figure out a good place to mount it in my '94 XLT. It seems as if all of the convenient places to mount are nothing but plastic. I would love to put it below the ashtray, that will require a custom bracket. Second choice is right of the steering wheel but there could be some leg clearance issues there. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Mac

dbhost · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject:

Trans hump mount. You can get them at Radio Shack. They keep you from drilling holes in your dash...

I put mine to the left of the steering wheel with Velcro so I can remove it without drilling the dash...

I guess modding an older truck that didn't cost me so much was easier years ago... I remember taking a hacksaw to the dash of my Jeep...

Steve83 · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject:

If you mount it low, you'll need an external speaker.

That's made from 2 pieces of sheet metal, carefully cut & bent by hand. 1 is screwed to the roof; the other hangs on 2 screw heads in the first, and on the w/s upper trim. It has 1/8" foam padding glued to it, and cheap "duck canvas" on top of that, both from WM. The wiring comes up the A-pillar from the fuse block & the antennae wires go thru the roof down the back of the cab along the bedrails to the bracket on the back of the truck.
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Screaminhelo · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:38 pm Post subject:

I like the setup Steve but I think that I should stay away from bending metal and drilling the roof. I know a good tin man at work that I may be able to pursuade to do something for a few cold frosty beverages though.

Db, I don't know why I didn't think of velcro before though. I think I'll use that for now and work on the overhead for later.

Thanks for the ideas guys.

Mac

05F-150XLT · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject:

luckly for me i didnt have a problem with that. i have a aftermarket radio with the slot under my radio. my cb fits right into that slot and fits perfect
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2005 XLT 4.6L
Flowmaster Org. 40's
Boxtop Hard Cover
January TOTM 2006

dbhost · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject:

You ever get together with the Ford truck owners groups? I'd like to take a peek at that setup...

05F-150XLT · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:48 pm Post subject:

nope im to busy and actully about to become even busyer.i have had baseball every weekend and now im about to become a volunteer firefighter. but ill grab some pics
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2005 XLT 4.6L
Flowmaster Org. 40's
Boxtop Hard Cover
January TOTM 2006

FFEMT1391 · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:11 pm Post subject:

Radio's radios, ahh the fun, Making a custom center hump mount since I need 2 radio's the fun of being a firefighter. When I finish I'll post pics. In fact I need to post pics of the truck first. hahaha

CAMOfordFLAGE · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject:

I have the exact same cb