Damn CB Radio

Paff · 01-09-2014, 15:10

I have posted this on the FB group as well...

Just where the heck can I fit a CB radio in my 2001 T2? I already have an Alinco Amateur radio in the cubby hole in front of the auto lever. Obvious place is on the top of the dash over the center air vents, but I don't want it on show. All other places, sides of center console, glove box door, under/beside steering seem too small/curved. Think I had more options in my old car. Can't get a CB small enough to go where the ash tray out is (don't want to cut that about), between seats and center console too narrow, behind the center console at the rear is a maybe, but I would have to keep looking round to see it. Any ideas? Pictures if possible please...

rustic · 01-09-2014, 16:47

Some cb's have all the controls and a display on the hand mike, so the box could be under the seat, if the cable was long enough.

These tend to be expensive.

Standard CB
Be careful placing the cb radio, imagine now if there was an accident, where would the cb be? what part of you could hit it?

Then think is this where you want it to be.

Mine is in the cubby hole, but I had to cut the bottom out so it went deeper in.

I think your ash tray option might be the way forward, if there is enough room behind it.

Banshee · 01-09-2014, 16:48

If you're after a small CB I know a guy with a baby Midland for sale, UK 40 with a mic, it's about the same size as a 3 1/2" Desktop PC Hard Drive

makeitfit · 01-09-2014, 16:50

Stick it on the roof just above the rear view mirror

Paff · 01-09-2014, 16:52

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Stick it on the roof just above the rear view mirror

Don't think the glass sunroof would like it

Started off thinking small, but would go DIN if I can get a pod for the dash top.

I am looking for a new type AM/FM multi CB's, one of these...

http://www.team-electronic.de/index1.htm

http://www.team-electronic.de/index1.htm

http://www.team-electronic.de/index1.htm - this is the DIN fitting one.

Paff · 01-09-2014, 16:51

The ash tray option is a no go as there seems to be an electrical control box behind it. I was thinking that in the 70s/80s you could get a DIN plastic box for the 'new' type of radios that you could fit under or on top of the dash. Although I don't like it too much, maybe if I can get one of these DIN boxes, I could mount it on top of the dash above the center air vents, should conceal to a point and be out of the way in the event of an accident

Fez_uk · 01-09-2014, 16:52

Are you buying a new CB or trying to fit a existing CB you already have?

makeitfit · 01-09-2014, 16:56

Why doesit need to be out the way for accidents ?

Paff · 01-09-2014, 16:57

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Why doesit need to be out the way for accidents ?

In case you smash into it when you fly through the air, head, legs etc.

Fez - going to go new now... as I said need DIN if I can get a pod for the dash. Can't really see where I can fit even a small one other that the dash top or rear of center console behind the lift top box.

makeitfit · 01-09-2014, 17:00

Plenty of room between the sunroof switches and the screen. Take off the cover behind the switches and you'll see up there a metal subframe. you can fix onto that and run your cables behind the roof liner. Simples

rustic · 01-09-2014, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Paff

...maybe if I can get one of these DIN boxes, I could mount it on top of the dash above the center air vents, should conceal to a point and be out of the way in the event of an accident

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Rustic

Paff · 01-09-2014, 22:09

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Originally Posted by rustic

ebay item no. 111058385292

Rustic

Cheers Rustic, now how the F'k didn't I find that

rustic · 02-09-2014, 09:32

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Originally Posted by Paff

Cheers Rustic, now how the F'k didn't I find that

I manage to find things on this site easily too, using the search facility, but the first few times I tried... I gave up.

Searching ebay is keeping the word count small enough to get hits, but big enough to limit the number of returns.

This site is all about helping each other, it didn't take long.

Lazy-Ferret · 02-09-2014, 15:39

Velcro hooks grip really well to the carpet and roof. You could use that to hold it in place.

On my T2, I went for the remote Mic approach so the CB box is hidden up under the dash, and just the Mic is in show.

sent from my phone, sorry for any typo's.

Blocky10 · 07-09-2014, 02:56

How about losing the two centre vents.

01-09-2014, 15:10	#1
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	Damn CB Radio I have posted this on the FB group as well... Just where the heck can I fit a CB radio in my 2001 T2? I already have an Alinco Amateur radio in the cubby hole in front of the auto lever. Obvious place is on the top of the dash over the center air vents, but I don't want it on show. All other places, sides of center console, glove box door, under/beside steering seem too small/curved. Think I had more options in my old car. Can't get a CB small enough to go where the ash tray out is (don't want to cut that about), between seats and center console too narrow, behind the center console at the rear is a maybe, but I would have to keep looking round to see it. Any ideas? Pictures if possible please...

01-09-2014, 16:47	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Some cb's have all the controls and a display on the hand mike, so the box could be under the seat, if the cable was long enough. These tend to be expensive. Standard CB Be careful placing the cb radio, imagine now if there was an accident, where would the cb be? what part of you could hit it? Then think is this where you want it to be. Mine is in the cubby hole, but I had to cut the bottom out so it went deeper in. I think your ash tray option might be the way forward, if there is enough room behind it. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

01-09-2014, 16:48	#3
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01-09-2014, 16:50	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Stick it on the roof just above the rear view mirror

01-09-2014, 16:51	#6
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	The ash tray option is a no go as there seems to be an electrical control box behind it. I was thinking that in the 70s/80s you could get a DIN plastic box for the 'new' type of radios that you could fit under or on top of the dash. Although I don't like it too much, maybe if I can get one of these DIN boxes, I could mount it on top of the dash above the center air vents, should conceal to a point and be out of the way in the event of an accident

01-09-2014, 16:52	#7
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Are you buying a new CB or trying to fit a existing CB you already have?

01-09-2014, 16:56	#8
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Why doesit need to be out the way for accidents ?

01-09-2014, 17:00	#10
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Plenty of room between the sunroof switches and the screen. Take off the cover behind the switches and you'll see up there a metal subframe. you can fix onto that and run your cables behind the roof liner. Simples

02-09-2014, 15:39	#14
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Velcro hooks grip really well to the carpet and roof. You could use that to hold it in place. On my T2, I went for the remote Mic approach so the CB box is hidden up under the dash, and just the Mic is in show. sent from my phone, sorry for any typo's.

07-09-2014, 02:56	#15
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	How about losing the two centre vents.