Toytoa CB - CB40F, CB40M Information (1 Viewer)

[Cruiserdrew]

Congrats, and nicely done. Someone, somewhere in the future, doing a restoration, will have a burning question about these radios, and you will have provided the answer. Very cool and out, good buddy.

 

[aka shonuff]

Congrats, and nicely done. Someone, somewhere in the future, doing a restoration, will have a burning question about these radios, and you will have provided the answer. Very cool and out, good buddy.

that person happens to be me.



i found one for my 79 celica a few years back, got the whole wiring harness for it, but no distructions on wiring.


ended up having to remove the entire dash, about 4billion times harder then a fj40 dash, to just get the stupid thing in.

here's hoping it works when wired up.

heres what it looks like installed in my celica

thanks again for posting this, made my day.

 

[Ruckus]

Toytoa CBM

Thank for the info,Took cb out my 1979 4x4 truck,in !981.

 

[Trollhole]

Here is a book on modifying the CB. Check page 67 out. Maybe someone can buy and scan the useful pages for us.

The CB PLL Data Book - Lou Franklin - Google Books

 

[Trollhole]

Here is a book on modifying the CB. Check page 67 out. Maybe someone can buy and scan the useful pages for us.

The CB PLL Data Book - Lou Franklin - Google Books

Another Toyota CB. Looks to be a euro spec unit.

Belgie

 

[unixman]

I have a CB40F but haven't mounted it. I want to keep the working AM radio and have a harness to switch the audio when detected on the CB. I've read references about mounting it under the dash but have never seen a picture of that not to mention it wouldn't fit anywhere but under the steering column (in a '78). The only drawing I've seen is of the CB mounted on the front of the console. Anyone mounted the CB40 anywhere apart from the dash opening? Any pictures or knowledge of an actual dealer-installed CB40?

 

[Cruiser804]

I bought a hump mount bracket

for mine. I haven't secured the mount to to the vehicle yet. I don't want want to make any holes and I couldn't see a way to mount it under the dash. Was thinking about using some heavy duty magnets to hold the mount to the hump.

 

[unixman]

I bought a hump mount bracket for mine. I haven't secured the mount to to the vehicle yet. I don't want want to make any holes and I couldn't see a way to mount it under the dash. Was thinking about using some heavy duty magnets to hold the mount to the hump.

I've decided to mount it to the front of the console like Toyota (apparently) did. I JB Welded closed about ten PO holes in that console years ago. Guess I'll make a couple new ones.

 

[bj40green]

FYI.....
The CB40M was made by Panasonic but the M stands for Matsushita, the mother company. Panasonic is the commercial name.
http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/history/konosuke-matsushita.html

Rudi

 

[Cruiser804]

Btw there at least 2 other threads here that have pretty extensive documentation and information on both units.

 

[unixman]

Btw there at least 2 other threads here that have pretty extensive documentation and information on both units.

Yes, and among all that info there doesn't seem to be a single photo of a dealer-installed CB40. The only thing I've seen is the crude drawing with a part/document number on it implying that it was an official diagram illustrating for the Toyota dealer where and how to install a CB40 on the center console. The electrical harness connections are well documented by Toyota on how to hook one up to an existing AM radio, 8-track, or both (depending on the Toyota model), but apart from FJ40 owners reinstalling one in the radio slot (usually without the trim piece) I've yet to see an original install. I've read user references to installing "below the dash" but there is no "below the dash" in a '78 unless you're attaching it near the steering column and I see nothing online that leads me to believe any Toyota dealer did this. Just thought for sure I'd have found even a single photo of a AM radio and CB40 combo install by now.

 

[JohnnyC]

i had seen some below dash... in front of metal center console and also on tranny hump.... here is a manual for the center console

cant recall here i found this... maybe on mud here or possible @Landpimp ?

 

[unixman]

i had seen some below dash... in front of metal center console and also on tranny hump.... here is a manual for the center console
cant recall here i found this... maybe on mud here or possible @Landpimp ?

Thanks. That's the somewhat crude diagram I alluded to. The required holes actually match up with holes in my console for a CB, speaker, and mic holder. Don't know if it was a dealer install or PO install.

 

[Cruiser804]

I think this is a OEM document. Maybe produced by or for the dealer market in the U.S.

One of the kits I have contains the support bracket and adapters to mount the radio in the dash cutout. Unfortunate it is missing the mounting bracket.

The config shown here won't work on a 79.

 

[JohnnyC]

That came from this manual.... not mine.... these are the only other pages I saved for some reason.... or that i can find right now

 

[JohnnyC]

this manual also says to mount vertically on the front of the metal center console

 

[Trollhole]

I've often thought about that hole Ive seen on 40's. They all are usually in the same spot with three holes around them. wonder if this would fit that spot.

http://www.amazon.com/Hustler-SSM1-Professional-Mount-Spring/dp/B00F8G05S8

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1HA87Y4VPTYMS27NE9EP

 

[unixman]

I've often thought about that hole Ive seen on 40's. They all are usually in the same spot with three holes around them.

It's the one item I need to make my CB40F install completely stock, but I can't bring myself to drill those holes.

 

[JohnnyC]

I ran my antenna to the front bumper and had a 4' fiberglass antenna on a barrel spring ... Those on the body side whack all over the place when wheeling

 

[Cruiser804]

It's the one item I need to make my CB40F install completely stock, but I can't bring myself to drill those holes.

I totally agree. Wish there was a ball mount held on by a magnet. I just can't bring myself to drill holes anywhere on my rig.