Radios?

[Fozz]

is it possible for someone to post a picture of their overhead mounted CB? ive been trying to figur out how to do and i think i need some inspiration

I can't find my picture anymore, but if you check out my profile on the dieselstop, there's a picture on my profile there. Basically, I took a couple of oversized washers (like 3 inch diameter) behind the headliner for support. The headliner is strong enough to hold it. I've had mine there for 10+ years with no problem. Plus, it is up high enough that it isn't noticable from outside the truck (with the mike disconnected). I run a magnetic mount antenna, so when I'm not using it, no one can tell I have one.

 

[dieselrunner]

is it possible for someone to post a picture of their overhead mounted CB? ive been trying to figur out how to do and i think i need some inspiration

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/8/178/article/CB_Radio_Install_On_Older_F150s.html

This is pretty much how I did mine. We used to have a great time on these. I noticed you get the occasional F-bomb, but I didnt mind. Picking up skip from far off places can be fun too. Saved our butts on a camping trip couple years ago also. If I ever upgrade my radio it would be to a unit with SSB.

 

[t-roymoose]

I have a Cobra 200. It is peaked and tuned with the CB channels added. I had to mount it to the little dimple on the hump on the passenger side because it is so big and I drive a stick. I would like to mount it to the roof but it is very heavy because it has the heat fins on the back of it. I also have a Uniden scanner mounted next to my brake controller.


P.S. If anyone has a good idea on how to mount that radio on the roof without it comming down, I would love to hear them.

 

[Goofyexponent]

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/8/178/article/CB_Radio_Install_On_Older_F150s.html

This is pretty much how I did mine. We used to have a great time on these. I noticed you get the occasional F-bomb, but I didnt mind. Picking up skip from far off places can be fun too. Saved our butts on a camping trip couple years ago also. If I ever upgrade my radio it would be to a unit with SSB.

I hav mine mounted down low under the ashtray, but I like this setup WAY better. I still have a few cold ones in the fridge...I know wha I'll be doing at 5 tomorrow morning!

 

[Chevyboy_0]

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/8/178/article/CB_Radio_Install_On_Older_F150s.html

This is pretty much how I did mine. We used to have a great time on these. I noticed you get the occasional F-bomb, but I didnt mind. Picking up skip from far off places can be fun too. Saved our butts on a camping trip couple years ago also. If I ever upgrade my radio it would be to a unit with SSB.

Thats pretty trick, im gonna have to try that, but i thought that the roof on the truck was only a single layer of sheet metal, or is it two layers?

 

[Goofyexponent]

the first 6 or so inches from the front windshield there is a double layer of sheet metal...about 3/4 of an inch between the two layers.

 

[Chevyboy_0]

Ah i see, so a few half inch self tapping screws would work then huh?

 

[Goofyexponent]

I did mine yesterday...I used two 10MM, 1 inch long self tapping bolts. I pulled the head liner down to make sure I did it right the first time. It's sharp, out of the way but within reach! I like it! I will take pics after work tomorrow when it is still kind of light out.

The Uniden 78XL and my 55" K40 get me DAMN good reception! Crystal clear at about 5 miles as the crow flies....over some pretty hilly terrain.

 

[Chevyboy_0]

sweet, im looking forward to seeing that

 

[Goofyexponent]

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you all on this post, but I FINALLY got the picss that you wanted to see.

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This is the Uniden 70XL I picked up for $80. I had the whole headliner down to run the antenna cable without making and huge loops in it. It works like a dream.

 

[FordGuy100]

I got a Cobra 29 LTD Chrome thats been tweaked I need to instal. I have a Firstik 4' attena as well.

 

[Goofyexponent]

the tweaked radios are the cat's ass! I am going to either tweak mine or get a kicker good for about 400 watts or so

 

[Chevyboy_0]

Thanks for the pics, that came out awesome! are you gonna wrap the wires in some convoluted tubing or just leave em?

 

[towcat]

I run a Cobra 148NWST on a removable slide mount. The CB is only broken out when I am on a long trip. They're very handy on the interstates outside of kali. I mainly lurk listening to the truckers go bearspotting.

 

[Goofyexponent]

I thought about wrapping the wires up, but I decided to leave them. The visor flips up and you can't even see the fuse holder. The rest of the wiring is hidden in the apillar and head liner. I just left the fuse link out in case I blow a fuse.