I've thought a bit about mounting a CB in my Dak so that it is not
apparent that it is present. What I've come up with is an underseat
mounting idea. My radio has a lighter plug, so I plan to add wiring
from the dash, running under the carpeting to the underseat area.
I'll extend the microphone using DIN connectors, mounting the socket
under or in the dash with a magnetic Mic clip to hold the microphone.
I'm planning to add a speaker behind the grill where a mono AM radio
speaker would be fitted. For the antenna, I'm planning on replacing
the radio antenna with a unit that includes the loading coil and a
splitter for AM/FM/CB (has anyone tried one of these?).
I usually only monitor one channel at a time and rarely switch, so
it's not important to me to see the front panel of my radio. In fact
the major use that my radio sees is monitoring the weather bands
with the built in weather band selector. Any thoughts on this idea?
-Jim.
'87 v6 auto 4x4
> The shelf is a bit narrow for mounting a CB radio. I have plans to do =
> just that, but it will require some fabricating to the shelf.
>
> Herbert A. Groeger
> 95' Dakota Club Cab SLT 3.9 V6 5spd 4x2
>
> ----------
> From: Kraieski, Mark[SMTP:Mark.Kraieski@transquest.com]
>
> Has anyone installed the "Shelf-It" or other overhead console in their
> Dakota? The Shelf-It attaches where the sun visors are and then the
> visors are attached to the bottom of it. It is open in the front. I'd
> like to get something like this for mounting my CB and speaker. Does
> anyone have experience with it? Are there any other overhead consoles
> available for the Dakota? I'd like for the radio to be overhead and
> somewhat concealed rather than just bolted on above the mirror.=20
>
> Mark ('92, club, 4WD)
> Mark E. Kraieski
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