put the CB in the dash

[lx450landcruiser]

I recently put my Cb built into the dash. I was able to cut and fabricate the original ash tray plate-mount to hold the Cb in place using the stock holes. I have a bunch of pics of installation i can post later if any ones interested. It was a really easy and fast job and keeps the Cb from bouncing around the cab.
mike

 

[bwbski]

well id love to see a few steps in between u crackin the dash and the finale results, would love to see how it looks finished. thanks

 

[alia176]

I did the same thing with the same radio. This radio, from Radio Shack, is much smaller than the Uniden, hence less material to remove. I got the Uniden for sale if anyone needs one!

Ali

 

[lx450landcruiser]

ill posr some pics soon i have to crack open the dash again to put in a longer CB cord since im moved my antenna. any spacific pics u want be to take while im in there again?

mike

 

[Hltoppr]

How the brackets were modified would be nice. Thanks!

-H-

 

[landtank]

Last year I got the single din so my Radio Shack is available. Pay the shipping and it's yours. Still new in the box.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

heres some pics of it

 

[lx450landcruiser]

heres the ash try plate that is bolted to the stock cruiser holes

 

[lx450landcruiser]

you have to cut the the little bump at the top off so it will fit flush and bend the side out a bit to clamp onto the cb

 

[lx450landcruiser]

you have to file the corners off of the two plastic tabs that have the mounting holes

 

[lx450landcruiser]

put electrical tape on the outside black interior molding that holds all the switches and stuff and then file the same bolt hole tabs on those too

 

[lx450landcruiser]

theres to holes on each side of the CB that are threaded to mount it on there universal mount i spot welded a washer on each side in the right location to that the Cb was also attached that way as well however i dont think it would be absolutly needed as it was held really tightly by just the sides of the ash tray mount.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

sorry about the crappy pics but its the best i could do. If you have any more questions let me know.\


mike

 

[Curran]

Mike,
Where did you decide to mount your antenna, and what length of coax did it require?
Thanks,
CJ

 

[lx450landcruiser]

i just got a new ARB front bummper so thats where the antenna is and the cable length is exactly 15 for a dash to right hand side mount routed through the hole in the fire wall on the left upper side above the pedals. it will give you some slack to its a nice fit.