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willett · 01-18-2009, 10:16 PM

hey guys

i'm mounting a CB on the floor of my cab, just infront of the transfer case stick, and under the ashtray.

can anybody see any issues that i might have accidently hitting somethig?

NP205
Turbo 400

andrewmp6 · 01-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Crawl under it and check see if anything is there you might drill in to.

willett · 01-19-2009, 12:05 AM

i took a looksee, but there is a transfer case in the way

andrewmp6 · 01-19-2009, 12:07 AM

If you use some short self tapping screws it might work.

willett · 01-19-2009, 04:58 AM

i tried 5\8ths, and then i tried 1's and i couldn't make it through the carpet and insulation

silvereagle07 · 01-19-2009, 11:46 AM

If I remember correctly there is at least a 2" gap between the bellhousing and the trans hump. All the wiring is on the frame as is the fuel lines. Tranny lines are on the passenger side of engine so you should be good. Try some 1 1/4" sheetmetal screws should do it. To get the screw started you have to press it through the carpet. Good luck.

willett · 01-19-2009, 01:48 PM

thanks mate

James McClure · 01-19-2009, 02:04 PM

I beat the whole drill holes thing mounting my CB. I drove 18 wheelers and the radio was on the ceiling and I like it there, SO, I got my hands on some rare earth magnets and used them to hold the radio up in place and ran the wireing across the cab just above the rear window. It doesen't move 1 bit. Don't know what I'll have to do if I ever want to move it though. For now it's great, out of the way, visable and secure. jim

73chevyman · 01-19-2009, 03:20 PM

this is what i saw some-1 do
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willett · 01-20-2009, 01:09 AM

what the heck is a top gun moldulator?

and thanks for the tips guys!

the magnet idea is a really good one, i wanted my CB on the roof, but there is no way i'm going to drill into it!

James McClure · 01-20-2009, 01:53 AM

Willett, Go to a local hobby supply store and ask for the rare earth magnets. Get 4 of them about 1" square. Test them first. Put 1 on one side of your wrist and 1 on the other side, if they stay put they are strong enough, if not they probably aren't. Be careful though, some of those danm things are so strong they will break bones. I saw one about 4 square inches you could hang on and I weigh 215#. Check it out. jim

73chevyman · 01-20-2009, 01:59 AM

break bones when you test it screw that

79gmcc15 · 01-20-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

break bones when you test it screw that

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Originally Posted by James McClure

Willett, Go to a local hobby supply store and ask for the rare earth magnets. Get 4 of them about 1" square. Test them first. Put 1 on one side of your wrist and 1 on the other side, if they stay put they are strong enough, if not they probably aren't. Be careful though, some of those danm things are so strong they will break bones. I saw one about 4 square inches you could hang on and I weigh 215#. Check it out. jim

01-18-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	screwing into transmission hump hey guys i'm mounting a CB on the floor of my cab, just infront of the transfer case stick, and under the ashtray. can anybody see any issues that i might have accidently hitting somethig? NP205 Turbo 400 __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-18-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: screwing into transmission hump Crawl under it and check see if anything is there you might drill in to.

01-19-2009, 12:05 AM	#3
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: screwing into transmission hump i took a looksee, but there is a transfer case in the way __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-19-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: screwing into transmission hump If you use some short self tapping screws it might work.

01-19-2009, 04:58 AM	#5
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: screwing into transmission hump i tried 5\8ths, and then i tried 1's and i couldn't make it through the carpet and insulation __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-19-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: screwing into transmission hump If I remember correctly there is at least a 2" gap between the bellhousing and the trans hump. All the wiring is on the frame as is the fuel lines. Tranny lines are on the passenger side of engine so you should be good. Try some 1 1/4" sheetmetal screws should do it. To get the screw started you have to press it through the carpet. Good luck. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-19-2009, 01:48 PM	#7
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: screwing into transmission hump thanks mate __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-19-2009, 02:04 PM	#8
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: screwing into transmission hump I beat the whole drill holes thing mounting my CB. I drove 18 wheelers and the radio was on the ceiling and I like it there, SO, I got my hands on some rare earth magnets and used them to hold the radio up in place and ran the wireing across the cab just above the rear window. It doesen't move 1 bit. Don't know what I'll have to do if I ever want to move it though. For now it's great, out of the way, visable and secure. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-19-2009, 03:20 PM	#9
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: screwing into transmission hump this is what i saw some-1 do just thought this would help __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-20-2009, 01:09 AM	#10
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: screwing into transmission hump what the heck is a top gun moldulator? and thanks for the tips guys! the magnet idea is a really good one, i wanted my CB on the roof, but there is no way i'm going to drill into it! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-20-2009, 01:53 AM	#11
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: screwing into transmission hump Willett, Go to a local hobby supply store and ask for the rare earth magnets. Get 4 of them about 1" square. Test them first. Put 1 on one side of your wrist and 1 on the other side, if they stay put they are strong enough, if not they probably aren't. Be careful though, some of those danm things are so strong they will break bones. I saw one about 4 square inches you could hang on and I weigh 215#. Check it out. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-20-2009, 01:59 AM	#12
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: screwing into transmission hump break bones when you test it screw that __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/



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