where to mount a UHF in a HJ45 (1 Viewer)

[NDewar]

G'day all.

I might be getting this old HJ45. is dose not have a UHF in it. if i do end up getting it i want to install a Uniden UH-001 sundowner (see pic below).
where can i mount it so i can still see the display.

 

[wapitimud]

" UHF " would be a simmilar install to an American "CB", antenna would be much shorter though. Sorry no experience on an HJ45

 

[WB8LBZ]

Let me take a stab at this,
I'm not sure if you have a bench seat of bucket seats but I have in other vehicles put it on a board between the seats. The draw back is that it is not visible while keeping your eyes/attention on the road.
Under the dash, could interfere with passenger legs.
Overhead console, if you are good at making your own console this might be something for you. Here are a few I found on the FJ4x, FJ55 forum doing a search on the keyword OVERHEAD.


Mike's Overhead Console Build

Mike's Overhead Console Build

I started out by cutting out a piece of 8"x1/2"x6' pine from Home Depot, and shaping it to fit the roof curvature and length to fit and rest under the roof. I also cut a hole for my CB radio. I dry fitted console and placed it above the dash. I used perforated angle iron to secure the...

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FJ40 overhead shelf

FJ40 overhead shelf

Anyone have dimensions of what SOR has? Was looking at ordering one but even on sale I can't swallow the $65 ground shipping and figuring I can make one that will suit my needs just as well.

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Nuno Jesus Overhead Console Build

Nuno Jesus Overhead Console Build

Hello land cruiser friends, Since in Portugal we don´t have a so bigger foruns and groups to help us, and, after many searches in the internet for a overhead console that fits my needs with no luck, I decided to bild one for may BJ40. I need: 1: To put my CB radio 2: To put my normal radio 3...

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I hope this helps, good luck. Post pictures of what you go with.

Larry in El Paso