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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
1990 GW "saved by Jerry" edition
will e wrote:I guess life is better if you are not moving too fast.
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...
1990 GW "saved by Jerry" edition
will e wrote:I guess life is better if you are not moving too fast.
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1972 Dodge Demon with a 451" stroker Big Block
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer AMC 360" AKA Golddigger- SOLD
2003 Dodge Crewcab 2500 Cummins longbed 4x4
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 full time 4x4
Alternators, winches, 4x4, guns all have the same issue if you don't have any knowledge of them usually bad things will happen. Serehill
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.
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.
1972 Dodge Demon with a 451" stroker Big Block
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer AMC 360" AKA Golddigger- SOLD
2003 Dodge Crewcab 2500 Cummins longbed 4x4
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 full time 4x4
Alternators, winches, 4x4, guns all have the same issue if you don't have any knowledge of them usually bad things will happen. Serehill
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
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.
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.
68 Gladiator- RIP
78 Wagoneer- 401, D60/70, 203/205, 38's, Dual PS pump, Hydroboost, OBA, OBW, bla bla bla.
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.
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....
1972 Dodge Demon with a 451" stroker Big Block
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer AMC 360" AKA Golddigger- SOLD
2003 Dodge Crewcab 2500 Cummins longbed 4x4
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 full time 4x4
Alternators, winches, 4x4, guns all have the same issue if you don't have any knowledge of them usually bad things will happen. Serehill
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
1990 GW "saved by Jerry" edition
will e wrote:I guess life is better if you are not moving too fast.
Million pennies is likely maybe as far as nickels, not likely dollars though
1972 Dodge Demon with a 451" stroker Big Block
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer AMC 360" AKA Golddigger- SOLD
2003 Dodge Crewcab 2500 Cummins longbed 4x4
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 full time 4x4
Alternators, winches, 4x4, guns all have the same issue if you don't have any knowledge of them usually bad things will happen. Serehill