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Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:11 pm
by wewillsurvive
If it were me I'd just make cardboard cut outs of the template it's cheaper to mail that way

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:34 am
by TUDrewser
Or better yet, I'll just post a pdf people can print and transfer to the metal.

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Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:30 pm
by wewillsurvive
Even better pal, now hurry up with it already :)

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:38 pm
by TUDrewser
I'm on vacation 2000 miles away...home tomorrow. The beach has been my priority this week. ;)

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Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:33 pm
by wewillsurvive
Good for you, if ya like beaches.... I'm not a fan but my wife is..... She drinks blue moon too.

I prefer manly beers and the woods/mountains.


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Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:30 pm
by TUDrewser
Ok, prototype is done. Need to clean it up and paint it. Had to weld on a little brace too. But I am really pleased with how it turned out. I think it will work well. Thoughts?

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Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:33 pm
by jaber
Nice work Drew. :-bd :-bd

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:26 pm
by wewillsurvive
Looks good

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:18 am
by Southern Gorilla
Thumbs up!

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:27 pm
by E_DIGG
Looks Great! Where are you going to route the cable?

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:31 pm
by TUDrewser
E_DIGG wrote:Looks Great! Where are you going to route the cable?
To start off, I'm going to route it through the door jamb. I don't think it's tight enough to pinch it, then I'll take it through the back panel on the side up to the front. I've heard it said that if you are going to only drill one hole, drill it for the cable...but I'm still going to hold out and hope I don't get a kink. I technically could run it down through the taillight enclosure, or even hide it just inside the door and take it all the way to under the car or pass it through where the tailgate wire bundle goes through. But for now, I'm going to try through the jamb.

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:40 pm
by Southern Gorilla
You could always use a bulkhead connector.
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Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:13 pm
by will e
I am sorry. I was very specific that there should be a bottle opener option. I don't see it. Am I missing something???? ;)

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:11 am
by TUDrewser
I knew I forgot something! Of course, I only drink girly beers with twist off caps...if WWS is to be believed ;-)

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:26 am
by jaber
will e wrote:I am sorry. I was very specific that there should be a bottle opener option. I don't see it. Am I missing something???? ;)
I thought thats what Bic lighters are for... :P

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:10 pm
by HowardT64
Could you make me two? One for each side?

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:24 pm
by Southern Gorilla
will e wrote:I am sorry. I was very specific that there should be a bottle opener option. I don't see it. Am I missing something???? ;)
The key word is "option". This is the entry-level model with no options. :D

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:29 pm
by jaber
Have to add a ring for the gas cap chain also... :lol:

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:22 pm
by TUDrewser
HowardT64 wrote:Could you make me two? One for each side?
It was a bigger pain than I expected and a lot of bend, try fitment, bend, try fitment. And I use the safety switch post as one of my mounting holes, which is only on the drivers side.

I'm wondering if I stopped by Firestick here in Phoenix if they would be interested in producing the design. If course, need to find out if it even works first...

Re: CB antenna mount idea

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:59 am
by wewillsurvive
TUDrewser wrote:I knew I forgot something! Of course, I only drink girly beers with twist off caps.
See he confirmed it