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SavageC20 · 07-03-2019, 12:13 AM

There was an old siren mounted on the drivers side inner fender of my truck when I got it. I reconditioned the siren and am trying to figure out where to mount it under the hood. I don't want to put it back on the inner fender because it cracked the metal. Any ideas on where and how to mount something like this? The truck has a big block, A/C, and power steering so I'm somewhat limited on space under the hood.

Also, will it hurt the siren to mount it vertically rather than horizontally?

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 07-03-2019, 01:12 AM

I have something like that in my 78 Jeep J10. Mine is mounted under the radiator core support. it should not hurt the siren to point it downward.

SavageC20 · 07-03-2019, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HIGHWAY BY THE SEA

I have something like that in my 78 Jeep J10. Mine is mounted under the radiator core support. it should not hurt the siren to point it downward.

Do you have any pics of the siren? Just trying to get some ideas on mounting it.

Overdriven · 07-03-2019, 02:26 AM

On the front side of the core support behind the bumper is probably a decent spot. Find a length of metal to put on the backside of the core support (or wherever you mount it) to reinforce the area and prevent future cracks.

SavageC20 · 07-03-2019, 02:35 AM

Good idea. Ill take a look under there tomorrow and see if I can find a spot for it.

yuccales · 07-03-2019, 07:51 AM

Since your in Calif, don't forget OSHA. Don't want you to hurt your ears!

cornerstone · 07-03-2019, 08:08 AM

I know you said under the hood, but why not under the bed? Plenty of space there, just build a water splash shield and good to go!

SavageC20 · 07-03-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

I know you said under the hood, but why not under the bed? Plenty of space there, just build a water splash shield and good to go!

I definitely thought about it but my main concern was water. I suppose I could fab a splash shield for it.

SavageC20 · 07-03-2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Since your in Calif, don't forget OSHA. Don't want you to hurt your ears!

OSHA? Never heard of em’ lol

**kwmech** · 07-03-2019, 12:53 PM

To prevent any further damage to your truck you'll need to sell that to me.

CG · 07-03-2019, 01:11 PM

I get you want to keep it with the truck, just curious what you are going to do with a siren? Wonder if you can be sited if you were caught using it?

SavageC20 · 07-03-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I get you want to keep it with the truck, just curious what you are going to do with a siren? Wonder if you can be sited if you were caught using it?

It was originally for a primitive car alarm system that was on the truck. Yes I’m sure you can be cited for something like this here in commiefornia and pretty much any other state. I plan on using it to announce my presence upon arrival at various destinations

Willie Makeit · 07-03-2019, 05:17 PM

You can definitely be "cited" for unauthorized use of a siren and/or red/blue flashing lights.

I would fab up a backing plate for the inner fender and put it back where it was originally.

07-03-2019, 12:13 AM	#1
SavageC20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 151	Siren Mount Ideas There was an old siren mounted on the drivers side inner fender of my truck when I got it. I reconditioned the siren and am trying to figure out where to mount it under the hood. I don't want to put it back on the inner fender because it cracked the metal. Any ideas on where and how to mount something like this? The truck has a big block, A/C, and power steering so I'm somewhat limited on space under the hood. Also, will it hurt the siren to mount it vertically rather than horizontally? Attached Images Last edited by SavageC20; 07-03-2019 at 12:23 AM.

07-03-2019, 01:12 AM	#2
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: Siren Mount Ideas I have something like that in my 78 Jeep J10. Mine is mounted under the radiator core support. it should not hurt the siren to point it downward. __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

07-03-2019, 02:26 AM	#4
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Siren Mount Ideas On the front side of the core support behind the bumper is probably a decent spot. Find a length of metal to put on the backside of the core support (or wherever you mount it) to reinforce the area and prevent future cracks. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 250 6cyl 3ott Panaramic cab “Layla” 1967 Camaro 327 ‘glide cruiser “Bailey”

07-03-2019, 02:35 AM	#5
SavageC20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 151	Re: Siren Mount Ideas Good idea. Ill take a look under there tomorrow and see if I can find a spot for it.

07-03-2019, 07:51 AM	#6
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,751	Re: Siren Mount Ideas Since your in Calif, don't forget OSHA. Don't want you to hurt your ears! Attached Images

07-03-2019, 08:08 AM	#7
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Siren Mount Ideas I know you said under the hood, but why not under the bed? Plenty of space there, just build a water splash shield and good to go! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

07-03-2019, 12:53 PM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,596	Re: Siren Mount Ideas To prevent any further damage to your truck you'll need to sell that to me.

07-03-2019, 01:11 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Siren Mount Ideas I get you want to keep it with the truck, just curious what you are going to do with a siren? Wonder if you can be sited if you were caught using it? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-03-2019, 05:17 PM	#13
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,230	Re: Siren Mount Ideas You can definitely be "cited" for unauthorized use of a siren and/or red/blue flashing lights. I would fab up a backing plate for the inner fender and put it back where it was originally.



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