CB antenna mount idea

TUDrewser · Post by **TUDrewser** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:04 am

Working on an antenna mount for a CB in the GW. Will be putting a 4' Firestix antenna on it, and will be able to screw it on and off. Will stick about 2 to 2 1/2 feet above roof, which seems like it will meet the 2/3 above roofline rule for improved reception. Involves no drilling either. Just remove a washer from the door pole catch thing to make up for thickness of steel.

What are your thoughts? Will it work? What am I not thinking of?

Pictures of mockup:

And a picture of the back side, solely for wewillsurvive

Southern Gorilla · Post by **Southern Gorilla** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:10 pm

Clever design. My only concern is that it looks like it'd be an awesome arm opener as well.

weekend 4 wheelers · Post by **weekend 4 wheelers** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:25 pm

I think it looks pretty sweet. The arm grabber might be a factor but with the angle of the tailgate and knowing its there would help. I like it.

TUDrewser · Post by **TUDrewser** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:28 pm

Southern Gorilla wrote:Clever design. My only concern is that it looks like it'd be an awesome arm opener as well.

Good point...I better be sure to 1) file it down, and 2) maybe put some rubber around the edges? Would look ugly...maybe I'll do that if it becomes an issue. But you have inspired me to round any corners...

wewillsurvive · Post by **wewillsurvive** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:03 pm

Meh, girl beer for you. A Coors beer for me.

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Southern Gorilla · Post by **Southern Gorilla** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:17 pm

Instead of rubber you could just tack some tubing or round stock around the edges. A bit more work, but maybe a cleaner look. And it wouldn't rot away or slip off like rubber.

wewillsurvive · Post by **wewillsurvive** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:28 pm

Southern Gorilla wrote:Instead of rubber you could just tack some tubing or round stock around the edges. A bit more work, but maybe a cleaner look. And it wouldn't rot away or slip off like rubber.

I agree with this find an Ace hardware they sell small round steel tube bend and tack it to it.

I do like your design.

jsinajeep · Post by **jsinajeep** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:41 pm

Look like I need to bring you a alignment pin for the tail gate

TUDrewser · Post by **TUDrewser** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:45 pm

Need one for both sides if you have them!

jsinajeep · Post by **jsinajeep** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:45 pm

I will look tomorrow

Post by **rstep** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:11 am

Nice design Drew.

jsinajeep · Post by **jsinajeep** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:44 am

I don't know how you run your business and do these different design and still work on your GW
all in one day, unless your Wife is doing the design and working on your GW with your son

TUDrewser · Post by **TUDrewser** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:51 am

And the business is a side business...have a full time job from home too

jaber · Post by **jaber** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:11 am

No need to tack extra round stock to it, just spend a few more minutes at the grinder and radius the edge. If after that your still nervous, paint the edges with tool dip.

Nice design Drew.

68glad · Post by **68glad** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:41 pm

Looks like a well thought out design. My only concern would be the antenna causing the bracket to wiggle back & forth & rub the paint off of the body and tailgate. (not really a concern on my rig but someone who has nice paint) The old cb brackets that go between the hood & body seem to like to do that over time. The further the distance between the mounting bolts and antenna, the worse it will be. Clever design though.

HowardT64 · Post by **HowardT64** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:10 am

If you have fine tuned it, would ya sell me one? I need one badly:)

will e · Post by **will e** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:43 am

Attach a bottle opener to it and I think you have a winner!

wewillsurvive · Post by **wewillsurvive** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:20 am

will e wrote:Attach a bottle opener to it and I think you have a winner!

His Sissy beers have twist off tops no need for a bottle opener....

TUDrewser · Post by **TUDrewser** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:24 pm

Not fine tuned yet...haven't even cut the metal and am on vacation this week (away from home and Jeep). However, if it works, it should be pretty simply to cut a few extra and send them out to folks who want to try it and provide feedback. Maybe this will be how I make my first million. Or not. LOL

wewillsurvive · Post by **wewillsurvive** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:10 pm

Million pennies is likely maybe as far as nickels, not likely dollars though

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