CB Install for Moab

[MSHardeman]

Bart,

Looks like you found one, but I was going to say that I know there are DIN sized CB's out there, and some that are even smaller than that. Jack (pbkid) has his mounted IN the cubby under his arm rest (pics Jack?) so you don't see it at all.

I have a handheld CB also, and that's why I switched to the more permanent install. For the past few years in Moab I've had to hold the thing up inside the car as we're wheelin' to get good reception. I think what the other guys are talking about, though, is a handheld mic that has all of the controls on it for volume, gain, etc., but there is a remote mounted "black box" that contains the real guts of the system. I think Billy (Moncha too?) has one so maybe he can chime in on how it works.

The handheld (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...campaign=10611) I have can be hooked up to an external antenna by removing the battery case and slipping on a cigarette lighter/antenna adapter. That would have been the easiest install of all, but I just like the look of that thing sitting there, and it makes me feel like a big trucker. Now all I need is a catchy handle and I'll be good to go.

[Marlin]

I will probably do the hand held with the controls all in one, tuck the black box under the driver's seat. For my antenna, I am getitng a marine antenna mount, had one on my boat, has a quick realase so you can lay the antenna down flat, and its plastic and stainless, so no rusting. If it can withstand off shore fishing/bouncin/trailering, it can handle the Vx. They cost a bit more than a whip setup, but I don't need 6 feet of antenna "whippin" around up there. As far as the mount on the passenger side, be careful, if you slide the seat up, it may hit it. That is where I put my drink holders, mounted them right the center console portion. I don't mind drilling holes in the Vx though...

[pbkid]

ya the girlfriend has had my camera for a few days now...

ill get pics asap..

[Marlin]

ya the girlfriend has had my camera for a few days now...

ill get pics asap..

So the girlfriend is interfering with the VX........hhhhmmmmmmmmm.




J/K

[pbkid]

hmmm...i cant upload photo's. sorry guys. ill try tomorrow, maybe the server is having issues.

i go into the form and 'browse' the photos into the slots, then when i hit upload/submit it takes a while and just resets the page.

^^^Marlin- well, she isnt interfering with the VX, just the camera. so she is ok for now.

actually, she's a pretty good one, and i trust her a lot... some here have actually seen pictures or seen her LIVE wheeling my vx!!!

[pbkid]

there we go! got em loaded!

ok, here is how i did mine..

please forgive the dirty interior first off, my VX is long since needing a good detail!

secondly, the initial mounting i did was not the best job. i need to re-finish the look of it so that it looks more stock...anyhow, here we go-


looking straight in


from the passenger side


and the front


it sits fairly flush


and there is my antenna mount

enjoy

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

[Solitude]

and there is my antenna mount

enjoy

Dude.. is that rust?

I know the weather sucks at the moment but...????