CB Radio Mount Ideas

[swami]

(i did a search and couldn't find anything relevent.)
i want to mount a full size galaxy dx-949 next to my console but i'm afraid that if i use some self-tapping sheet metal screws to screw the mount into the center console **** that it will cause water to leak into my carpet. any ideas? TIA

 

[SHOstopper1992]

My buddy mounted his under his dash below the steering column above the pedals... I say mount it this style considering we dont have that much room...

http://images.4wheeloffroad.com/products/131_0801_05_z+january_2008_4x4_products+cb_radio.jpg

or

http://www.links4jeeps.com/writeups/BasicCB/radio-mounted.jpg


With this kind of antenna, to hide the appearance...

http://www.harada.co.jp/english/product/car/implant.html

 

[SHOhopefull]

I'd say no to mounting it under the column... in a wreck, it'll destroy your knees! Plus, That Galaxy is a big radio... I say do it to the tunnel, just squirt some silicone there before you run the screws all the way down.

 

[swami]

yeah there's not much room under the steering column and the idea of a collision with it under there makes me wince! i've seen sheetmetal screws with some kind of sealant already attached.

 

[SHOhopefull]

Hmm... that would be my choice then, just keep a check on it for leaks.

BTW, how do you like that Galaxy? I've thought about it, and a new Cobra 29...I have a Cobra 29 Chrome in the work truck and it does pretty good, when I haven't broken off the antenna LOL

 

[StreetlightSHO]

Wait. How big is this. This is what I did.

Why would water leak in? .....I think I'm confused where you are planning on mounting this.

 

[swami]

thanks for the pic. i wanted to mount it like that but i didn't want any screw holes in the console in case i decide to remove it. how did you attach yours?
i had a couple of used cobra 29s and they didn't last. just got a general lee from sparkscbshack and it swings 65-70 watts. i use it as a base station. they align and tune for free and stand behind the warranty. the galaxy dx-949 measures 7 7/8 W x 9 1/4 D x 2 1/ H. sparkys has these factory refurbed for $89.95 with a free peak and tune and 2 year warranty from galaxy. these have great rx and tx and swing 25-30 watts after the tune.

 

[StreetlightSHO]

thanks for the pic. i wanted to mount it like that but i didn't want any screw holes in the console in case i decide to remove it. how did you attach yours?

Well the radio I got from a friend, and he didn't have a bracket for it. So I fabbed one up out of sheet metal. Its folded under the console at the bottom and there is one wood screw at the top. Its pretty sturdy and I figured that if I remove it I can ruffle the carpet a little and you won't be able to see the hole.

 

[crazy_canadian]

My cb is mounted exactly like the above picture.
but my bracket is screwed into the console with metal screws.
and when i did my black interior swap, i removed the bracket and the holes were totally invisible cause of the thikness of the carpet.

 

[StreetlightSHO]

My cb is mounted exactly like the above picture.
but my bracket is screwed into the console with metal screws.
and when i did my black interior swap, i removed the bracket and the holes were totally invisible cause of the thikness of the carpet.

I think I mounted mine like that after seeing pictures of your set up.

 

[swami]

i didn't realize the the lower part of the console was covered with carpet. it will make it nice to hide the screw holes if i decide to remove my rig. TIA

 

[xshoel93x]

i want to get a cb and mount it right next to the cig lighter. pretty much unused space tho now if i charge my phone it goes there. im sure you could get something like that and fab up a plate to make it looks nice

 

[StreetlightSHO]

i want to get a cb and mount it right next to the cig lighter. pretty much unused space tho now if i charge my phone it goes there. im sure you could get something like that and fab up a plate to make it looks nice

Yeah that would bee real cool.
But as you can see, I keep my shades there. And phone. haha