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6(sic)6 · 11-19-2005, 06:07 PM

I installed a CB in my truck...
i made a bracket out of 1/8" plate to mount to the Air controls.
dont have an antenna yet,.. but getting one SOON!
i bougt a PA out of a warehouse that BLASTs 139DECIBLES!! cant wait to scare the CRAP out of my friends...

ANYWAYS tell me what you think about my installation.
Thanks..

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-19-2005, 06:34 PM

I give you props for not altering your dash or drilling holes

6(sic)6 · 11-19-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I give you props for not altering your dash or drilling holes

OF COURSE no holes!....
i may only be 17 but my god my truck is a CLASSIC..
i aint gonna drill more sticking holes than i need...

lol, thanks for the feed back EVERYONE

texascowboy593 · 11-19-2005, 06:36 PM

Good location for it. Get a good steel whip antenna and a noise cancelling microphone and you'll be in business 10-4!

alpha_male0203 · 11-19-2005, 06:38 PM

I would have to say that looks really good. What kind of CB is it. What kind of antennss are you going for.

6(sic)6 · 11-19-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alpha_male0203

I would have to say that looks really good. What kind of CB is it. What kind of antennss are you going for.

I want to get a magnetic base one...
im WANTING a short one.. like a Truckspec 14 incher...
May not get that one. but i AM gonna get a magnetic base one

AND its a MIDLAND

texascowboy593 · 11-19-2005, 06:50 PM

Hey Alpha thats an old Midland. Haven't seen one like that in years.

6(sic)6 · 11-19-2005, 06:51 PM

does anyone have a magnetic base antenna they would sell to me? or even give to me (ill pay shipping)???

**truckdude239** · 11-19-2005, 06:55 PM

i did the same thing in my 71 c-10 i am runing and old midland 77 pushing 25 watts on an wilson 1000 steel whip

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-19-2005, 08:11 PM

That's a real clean install.

I have an old 1969 Johnson model 123B rig in my truck. It puts out about 10 watts through a 2ft Wilson "silver load" fiberglass trucker antenna. It's bolted to the headache rack with an old GE spring ball mount. The only problem I have is running the cable for the antenna, I routed it under the seat and out the top of the door for right now. I used the original bracket for the radio and bolted it to the dash using the heater control screws. Looks awesome since the radio is the same age as the truck.

chevy_fatman · 11-19-2005, 08:25 PM

Clean installl! as said before, props to you for appreciating vintage tin man!!

71-longbed · 11-19-2005, 09:11 PM

i have a cb i'd like to put in my truck ... id like a shorter antenna though .. what kinda options do i have ???....

great install pics .. looks sweet

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-20-2005, 12:50 AM

I got a magnetic base antenna from wall mart for the wheelin truck seems to work pretty good and its only 14'' or so tall..

**truckdude239** · 11-20-2005, 01:15 AM

i got an pa from radio shanck its loud wnough to get me puled over today.lol my cb antena is tall enough that i hit just about eveything because its on the roof

texascowboy593 · 11-20-2005, 02:21 AM

My 1st car was an 86 f--d tarus (crap) with a cobra 25 cb and a trunk mounted antenna. All us CB boys would pull into the Sonic in Granbury tx where I used to live and let our antennas touch the roof of the awning. we could call in our orders via CB! They could hear us on our radios inside and they would make us leave!

6(sic)6 · 11-20-2005, 02:30 AM

seriously it does that?

Lippyp · 11-20-2005, 08:12 AM

I have a CB in my Isuzu Trooper, I may well get a second bracket and power cable and a mag mount to use on the truck. Mines a Midland 48 Multi which is a multi channel UK/European AM/FM rig, antenna is a Thorobred Z27 stainless steel whip mounted off a bracket on the spare wheel, makes it look like a giant R/C car!

70GMCer · 11-20-2005, 08:35 AM

Breaker, Breaker......Looks good!! Glad to see that I'm not the only one who wants a CB in the truck. Never wanted to mention on here, thinking it's not "PC" now-a-days. I plan on installing mine after paint work.

11-19-2005, 06:07 PM	#1
6(sic)6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 199	CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? I installed a CB in my truck... i made a bracket out of 1/8" plate to mount to the Air controls. dont have an antenna yet,.. but getting one SOON! i bougt a PA out of a warehouse that BLASTs 139DECIBLES!! cant wait to scare the CRAP out of my friends... ANYWAYS tell me what you think about my installation. Thanks.. Attached Images __________________ Daily Driver: 383 sbc Shaved. lowerd

11-19-2005, 06:34 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? I give you props for not altering your dash or drilling holes __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-19-2005, 06:36 PM	#4
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? Good location for it. Get a good steel whip antenna and a noise cancelling microphone and you'll be in business 10-4! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-19-2005, 06:38 PM	#5
alpha_male0203 95 extended cab sportside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton, Iowa western. Posts: 895	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? I would have to say that looks really good. What kind of CB is it. What kind of antennss are you going for. __________________ 95 Chevy k 1500 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 07 cobalt Old ladies car]

11-19-2005, 06:50 PM	#7
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? Hey Alpha thats an old Midland. Haven't seen one like that in years. __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-19-2005, 06:51 PM	#8
6(sic)6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 199	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? does anyone have a magnetic base antenna they would sell to me? or even give to me (ill pay shipping)??? __________________ Daily Driver: 383 sbc Shaved. lowerd

11-19-2005, 06:55 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? i did the same thing in my 71 c-10 i am runing and old midland 77 pushing 25 watts on an wilson 1000 steel whip __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-19-2005, 08:11 PM	#10
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? That's a real clean install. I have an old 1969 Johnson model 123B rig in my truck. It puts out about 10 watts through a 2ft Wilson "silver load" fiberglass trucker antenna. It's bolted to the headache rack with an old GE spring ball mount. The only problem I have is running the cable for the antenna, I routed it under the seat and out the top of the door for right now. I used the original bracket for the radio and bolted it to the dash using the heater control screws. Looks awesome since the radio is the same age as the truck. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 08-12-2006 at 05:28 PM.

11-19-2005, 08:25 PM	#11
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? Clean installl! as said before, props to you for appreciating vintage tin man!!

11-19-2005, 09:11 PM	#12
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? i have a cb i'd like to put in my truck ... id like a shorter antenna though .. what kinda options do i have ???.... great install pics .. looks sweet __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-20-2005, 12:50 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? I got a magnetic base antenna from wall mart for the wheelin truck seems to work pretty good and its only 14'' or so tall.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2005, 01:15 AM	#14
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? i got an pa from radio shanck its loud wnough to get me puled over today.lol my cb antena is tall enough that i hit just about eveything because its on the roof __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-20-2005, 02:21 AM	#15
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? My 1st car was an 86 f--d tarus (crap) with a cobra 25 cb and a trunk mounted antenna. All us CB boys would pull into the Sonic in Granbury tx where I used to live and let our antennas touch the roof of the awning. we could call in our orders via CB! They could hear us on our radios inside and they would make us leave! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-20-2005, 02:30 AM	#16
6(sic)6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 199	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? seriously it does that? __________________ Daily Driver: 383 sbc Shaved. lowerd

11-20-2005, 08:12 AM	#17
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? I have a CB in my Isuzu Trooper, I may well get a second bracket and power cable and a mag mount to use on the truck. Mines a Midland 48 Multi which is a multi channel UK/European AM/FM rig, antenna is a Thorobred Z27 stainless steel whip mounted off a bracket on the spare wheel, makes it look like a giant R/C car! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission Last edited by Lippyp; 11-21-2005 at 09:07 AM.



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11-20-2005, 08:35 AM	#18
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: CB! Check this out, tell me what you think? Breaker, Breaker......Looks good!! Glad to see that I'm not the only one who wants a CB in the truck. Never wanted to mention on here, thinking it's not "PC" now-a-days. I plan on installing mine after paint work. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

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