Damn CB Radio - Page 3

AlexD333 · 03-09-2014, 06:34

Well I'm pretty late on this one but two mods spring to mind, one would be to modify the overhead light unit (although with sunroof wiring could get tricky)

The other idea would be to finally make something useful of that crappy center console dash between the seats

Sweety · 03-09-2014, 16:36

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

The other idea would be to finally make something useful of that crappy center console dash between the seats

I like the centre console as it's handy for all the cr*p i've got

front part in the dash has my gauges & USB socket for the stereo, under hand brake is good for phones, keys & stereo remote

& the arm rest is good for storing other things but I do have a full arm rest in mine that can be used

Paff · 06-09-2014, 16:32

Well new antenna fitted, nicely routed coax up to the dash top. In the end I decided to fit a DIN sized CB and the only place to fit it was on top of the dash. It don't look pretty and I always told myself that I would not put anything there and make holes in the dash, but as said it was the only choice. Just waiting for the CB to arrive - http://www.sigmaeurocomm.co.uk/TEAMR...SInfoPage.html

Need to sort out power to the two plus rigs. Am thinking of a heavy twin cable direct from the battery, fused on both lines. Need to decide on what distribution box to fit inside. Any ideas on the amp of the battery and each rig fuse? Battery fuses have to be greater than the individual rigs in case both are being used at the same time.

Paff · 06-09-2014, 16:33

Dash DIN box... not pretty

rustic · 06-09-2014, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Paff

Dash DIN box... not pretty

You can always wrap it in light grey material, using spray adhesive.
Carpet used for van sides stretches well.

makeitfit · 06-09-2014, 18:31

That's the trouble with big old Din sized units. I'd have got a neat little Midland or similar and stuck it over the r/v mirror.
Hey ho , as Rustic said you can cover it . If you'd gone for a smaller one you could have modded a gauge pod off a Pajero or similar. Nice rounded edges and similar dash plastic finish.

russell.huffer · 06-09-2014, 19:59

Well pleased with the final result of fitting my CB. The main unit went under the passenger seat with an extension lead running under the centre console to the front side of the drivers seat into which I plug the mic, the mic can be quickly unplugged and as all wires out of site only thing left is the mic clip even that is adhesive so when removed just clean no holes. All controls and even speaker are in the mic so never need to go near the main unit and really clear to hear as speaker facing me.

Took a couple of pics though not much to see, so included a close up of that magic get me out of trouble switch as fitted to all Patrols the difflock.

Kind regards

Russell.

Jesus pictures are hard work on this forum!!!

makeitfit · 06-09-2014, 20:06

That's far too tidy

Paff · 06-09-2014, 20:09

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

...I'd have got a neat little Midland or similar and stuck it over the r/v mirror...

I can't see how you can stick it above the rv mirror

I've got an electric sunroof, with buttons etc there...

makeitfit · 06-09-2014, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Paff

I can't see how you can stick it above the rv mirror

I've got an electric sunroof, with buttons etc there...

and me

In the space between the buttons and the screen

Paff · 06-09-2014, 20:22

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

and me

In the space between the buttons and the screen

Picture...

Then you have to fit power and coax to it... still confused

jims-terrano · 06-09-2014, 21:01

Nice job Russel. I think i need a trol

makeitfit · 06-09-2014, 23:42

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Originally Posted by Paff

Picture...

Then you have to fit power and coax to it... still confused

I'll try and do a mock up for you tomorrow eve. Cable run is easy, just run behind the head lining

Blocky10 · 07-09-2014, 02:56

How about losing the two centre vents.

Blocky10 · 07-09-2014, 03:06

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

How about losing the two centre vents.

I'm sure I saw someone on here remove them for this reason...

03-09-2014, 06:34	#31
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Well I'm pretty late on this one but two mods spring to mind, one would be to modify the overhead light unit (although with sunroof wiring could get tricky) The other idea would be to finally make something useful of that crappy center console dash between the seats

06-09-2014, 18:31	#36
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	That's the trouble with big old Din sized units. I'd have got a neat little Midland or similar and stuck it over the r/v mirror. Hey ho , as Rustic said you can cover it . If you'd gone for a smaller one you could have modded a gauge pod off a Pajero or similar. Nice rounded edges and similar dash plastic finish.

06-09-2014, 20:06	#38
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	That's far too tidy

06-09-2014, 21:01	#42
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Nice job Russel. I think i need a trol

07-09-2014, 02:56	#44
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.