Yes, please send pictures if you can. One big difference though - you've got a
2WD. I test-fitted the radio where you have it and it interferes with my 4WD
lever.
Kenneth Eng wrote:
> Andy,
>
> It is a full size radio, http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cb/c18wxst.htm
> I can send you some pictures tonight if I remember. I just dropped the
> panel and drilled 2 holes into it. Yes, I reinforced the backside of the
> panel with both a flat and lock washer. I installed the mic hanger to the
> left of the lighter plug but at the same level. Everything is within easy
> reach and does not interfere with anything.
>
> Ken
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andy Levy [mailto:andylevy@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 9:37 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Quick release for a CB?
>
> Ken,
> Is that a "full-size" CB or a handheld? Do you have any pictures? I
>
> assume you drilled through the dash panel there and slapped a washer on
> each side to prevent the bolt from coming through?
>
> Kenneth Eng wrote:
>
> > Andy,
> >
> > I mounted my Cobra CB directly below the cigarette lighter plug and to the
> > left of the
> > ashtray in my 98. The installation instruction states to install the
> > mounting bracket with a good connection to the chassis. I just ran a wire
> > from the mounting bracket to a ground point.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Andy Levy [mailto:andylevy@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 8:56 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Quick release for a CB?
> >
> >
> > I bought a CB (Uniden Grant XL) off someone on the list a couple months
> > ago
> > but have yet to set it up in the Dak. I'm "dry-fitting" it in a few
> > places to see how it looks/fits, but it always seems to be a little
> > awkward.
> >
> > The power, mic and antenna connections pop out easily, but how about a
> > quick-release mount? Easiest thing I can see is to just unscrew the 4
> > thumbscrews in the mounting bracket, leaving it attached to...whatever I
> > attach to it. Would a pin through a hole drilled in the mounting bracket
> > bolts be sufficient? Can't really get my hand between the bracket and
> > radio to use wing nuts.
> >
>
> --
> -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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