CB install

[KidVermicious]

So the CB handle thread reminded me that I may have a handle, but I didn't currently have a CB. That is now rectified, and I am the new owner of one of those little Midland mini units.

It's just the right size to fit inside the ash tray slot, but I've never done any kind of CB or stereo install... how do I make it stay? Anybody know of an install thread that specifically shows the process for installing one of these minis to the ash tray location?

 

[Footofgod]

Did you try the search function or Google?:

 

[Bad_Vision]

KID if you take the the ashtray out you can see two screws i would use those and a counter weight bracket. it would hold the cb up and in place.
you can also mark the cross bar in the dash to weld or bolt on a L bracket that the cb rear would sit on and the front would sit in place using some kind of plate in front using the two screws.

 

[rcp916]

Hey kid post a pic or model # of that cb please. I'd like to put one in the same spot.

 

[KidVermicious]

Hey kid post a pic or model # of that cb please. I'd like to put one in the same spot.

Midland 1001Z CB Radio

BV, I saw those screws and was thinking about trying to fab a tray to rest the CB on, what do you mean by counterweight bracket?

 

[elcidsurfer]

Install thread w/pics please ;-)

 

[Bad_Vision]

counter weight would be putting the weight on one end only the face with the screws is taking the weight.
i put together a crude picture, i would use some thin sheet metal it would be easy to work with and best for fitting into place.

 

[4ever4running]

Ripcord provides a really good writeup on how to install a CB in the ash tray slot. I literally just got all the parts for my CB yesterday so I am planning on installing everything this weekend and I will definitely use his writeup. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/736309-post3.html

 

[elcidsurfer]

That CB looks like it was meant to be there.

 

[KidVermicious]

Damn, that is nice. I didn't realise the ash tray was a standard size, or I would have been looking at those threads too.

 

[elcidsurfer]

KidV, what kind of antenna are you going to run and where you gonna mount it?

 

[rcp916]

Right on KID thanks,thats a really nice cb! I WANT IT TOO!!!!