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CB radio relocation

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Patrick, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. Aug 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I need more room under the dash for a heat duct/ vent, so I decided to relocate the CB to over head. I used 1/16" aluminum plate,and sanded it to give it a brushed look. It's attached with 10 zip ties (good ones, not the Harbor Freight or FLAPS cheapies) and the 3M gray adhesive tape. Not sure it really needs the zip ties as that 3M tape is really tenacious.
    I made enough room to put another dome light and I'd like to make a place to store my shades so they don't have to live on the seat anymore.
    This ended up being an all day (almost) job...

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  2. Aug 24, 2009
    frooks

    frooks New Member

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    Your CB looks good up there. Does the mic cord block the view of your mirror?
     
  3. Aug 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't know yet; I haven't driven it. I might make a clip of sorts to clip it up out of the way
     
  4. Aug 24, 2009
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Looks good Patrick.
     
  5. Aug 24, 2009
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    looks great Patrick :beer:......wish I'd left enough room between my spreaders to do that
    Jim S.
     
  6. Aug 24, 2009
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Looks great, although I would replace the plastic zip ties with stainless ones.
     
  7. Aug 24, 2009
    iagmc

    iagmc Member

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    Here is an idea for the cord, you might see in big rigs some times. The Key wind up cords, pull keys out and winds up like a tape measure, it will hold wires tight unless you pull down and wind back up when in mic is at home.
     
  8. Aug 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Those look a lot like CV boot clamps, and I thought about using those. The plastic ties won't scratch the paint, and I'm sure they'll last for many years. If thet start to crack or break, I've got probably 1500 more of them..;)
     
  9. Aug 24, 2009
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Sure, but you can't but a nice shiny polished finish the plastic ones. :twisted: I guess you'll just have to pull that old roll bar out and have it chromed or replaced by a stainless cage. :D
     
  10. Aug 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's only been in there since February!
    You know where I could get a stainless cage???:D
     
  11. Aug 24, 2009
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    If I can't find a source, l'm sure Jim (jpflat2a) can!
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  12. Aug 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Wonder if I could wrap that sucker in diamond plate...
     
  13. Aug 25, 2009
    mdbeck1

    mdbeck1 55 Willys CJ5

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    With enough time and money all things are possible.



    ...except change from a vending machine...
     
  14. Aug 25, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dome light installed. This project turned out good IMO.;)
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  15. Aug 26, 2009
    uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

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    Only one person I wheel with uses a CB, the rest of us use old marine band radios that are compatible with some of the hand helds.
    I still have a CB in the camper, somewhere.
     
  16. Aug 26, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Uh, OK.
     
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