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John Pasinski · 10-17-2011, 03:42 AM

I want to install a CB in my '72. Can I ask anyone who has one to post photos of their installation location? I guess this is one install that's either customized or just mounted to the underside of the dash. I was thinking of the cab roof. I'm kinda leery about how to securely mount it. So too, how to run the power & antenna cables. Thanks

Bruce88 · 10-17-2011, 08:31 AM

I put in a custom headliner and mounted my CB there. The wiring can be a little tricky but is do able. See my build thread for pictures (post #500) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...318544&page=20 There’s some additional information throughout the build thread that deals with the CB you will just have to look thru the thread to find them (smile)

**slomotion** · 10-17-2011, 09:15 AM

Here's a couple shots of an overhead mount. Two small holes, and using the regular bracket. The wires run across the cab behind the passenger visor, and behind the front lip of the door gasket. These wires could be brought up inside the "A" pillar, but another hole would have had to be drilled to let them out behind the radio. No one notices the wires because the visor is seldom down. The power wire runs up the same trace, but should probably come up the drivers side to prevent any EMI. So far it works good for the intent. I can't boom out like I would in my work truck, but keeping tabs on a mile or two radius works fine. The antennae wire comes down inside the gasket, across the floor under the mat, under the seat, through a very well sealed hole on the rear floor of the cab, then up the forward side of the headache board.

John Pasinski · 10-17-2011, 05:41 PM

Thanks guys. Really nice work. Slomotion, your idea is more my speed. I think I'll set mine up similar to yours. Besides, yours is one of the trucks on my slide show screensaver at work. I like that brush guard, and the truck color is a nice choice. Thanks again

**slomotion** · 10-17-2011, 07:27 PM

Thank you for the kind words...PM sent.

10-17-2011, 03:42 AM	#1
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	CB Radio I want to install a CB in my '72. Can I ask anyone who has one to post photos of their installation location? I guess this is one install that's either customized or just mounted to the underside of the dash. I was thinking of the cab roof. I'm kinda leery about how to securely mount it. So too, how to run the power & antenna cables. Thanks __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

10-17-2011, 08:31 AM	#2
Bruce88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 326	Re: CB Radio I put in a custom headliner and mounted my CB there. The wiring can be a little tricky but is do able. See my build thread for pictures (post #500) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...318544&page=20 There’s some additional information throughout the build thread that deals with the CB you will just have to look thru the thread to find them (smile) __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544

10-17-2011, 09:15 AM	#3
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: CB Radio Here's a couple shots of an overhead mount. Two small holes, and using the regular bracket. The wires run across the cab behind the passenger visor, and behind the front lip of the door gasket. These wires could be brought up inside the "A" pillar, but another hole would have had to be drilled to let them out behind the radio. No one notices the wires because the visor is seldom down. The power wire runs up the same trace, but should probably come up the drivers side to prevent any EMI. So far it works good for the intent. I can't boom out like I would in my work truck, but keeping tabs on a mile or two radius works fine. The antennae wire comes down inside the gasket, across the floor under the mat, under the seat, through a very well sealed hole on the rear floor of the cab, then up the forward side of the headache board. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-17-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: CB Radio Thanks guys. Really nice work. Slomotion, your idea is more my speed. I think I'll set mine up similar to yours. Besides, yours is one of the trucks on my slide show screensaver at work. I like that brush guard, and the truck color is a nice choice. Thanks again __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

10-17-2011, 07:27 PM	#5
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: CB Radio Thank you for the kind words...PM sent. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."



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