Microphone mount
I just participated in a group buy for a Midland GMRS radio (MXT275). It's a nice little setup that hopefully will allow us to get a little more range between club members on the trails. One of my main pains with the CB has been not being able to find a suitable location to hang the microphone where I could both hear it and reach it easily. Both of my radios have all the controls and speaker built into the microphone, so you may see my dilemma.
While driving to work this morning I noticed an open space next to the center dash that looked perfect if a mount could be made. So I took some measurements and made a cardboard template and showed it to my boss (sheet metal guy) describing to him what I was trying to do. He took the template and disappeared for about 40 minutes and came back with what is in the above picture. I took it out to the Da Whale and tested the fit, but wasn't completely happy with it. I snuck into the shop while he was at lunch and made a couple modifications which ended up as what is in the bottom picture. I slightly tapered each side of the lower 3/4" for more clearance after taking that picture. It's currently with my powder coat guy and I'll pick it up from him on Sunday. I'm going to mount the right side tab onto the dash with some 3M double sided tape and mount a mic holder on the front tab which is at roughly a 45 degree angle. I'll post more pictures as I get everything installed later next week. If anyone is interested I can post up measurements and a template so you can have one made at a sheet metal shop in your area.
I thought about doing it on the right side of the dash but was worried it might get torn loose and become a projectile if the passenger airbag deployed.
Ignore the dirt and dust. I haven't detail cleaned the interior after several off roading weekends this summer.
