1998 Chevy Silverado....

[CLTX11]

I have only seen maybe 2 installs on this model truck. Wondering if there is anymore installs out there. I am looking to keep the existing console if possible and put in 3 radios.

I am curious to see how other's have installed their radios in the truck. If anyone has ran across some pics, post em up.

Thanks,
Cody

 

[Grog]

I have only seen maybe 2 installs on this model truck. Wondering if there is anymore installs out there. I am looking to keep the existing console if possible and put in 3 radios.

Well the 98 were the last of the 88-98 body style, so any of those would be a starting point. If you can post pics of what console you have, it might help with suggestions. Many trucks have many different options, the "console" that is in my 2002 is different from a delux in another guys 2002.

 

[CLTX11]

One member here sent me pics of his set up, he used the Galls

http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=VE201&cat=2692

I need to get my lazy butt up and measure this stand to see if it will fit...

http://www.sirennet.com/sm-50.html

 

[jrw14493]

My Set-up in a 1998 GMC 1500 X-cab pick-up. The thing from SIRENNET is pretty close to something I've been looking for for a while, Hell, I thought I was going to have to make something.

 

[CLTX11]

JRW, I haven't checked the specs on the truck to see if that mount from sirennet would fit.

You would have more of a problem because of the manual floor shifter, I have the push button. If you happen to get one from there keep me updated.

 

[jrw14493]

Will Do. I'm now going between the ShortStack (http://www.sirennet.com/sm-212.html) and the StackMaster (http://www.sirennet.com/sm-20.html). Something tells me that the FlexMaster isn't going to fit. Whichever one I decide, I'll let you know and send pics.

Almost forgot, the racks are made by Gamber Johnson and more detailed specs can be viewed on their website at http://concept.gamberjohnson.com/catalog/c/89

 

[ayaresr]

FWIW, I have that same cab, and have the Havis 14" Consolidator...very good fit and all the wiring gets hidden. I'll see about getting some pics tomorrow.
Ryan

 

[jrw14493]

Just placed an order for the StackMaster 3-radio unit. SIRENNET said it would take a week to get it to them then they'd ship it to me. http://concept.gamberjohnson.com/catalog/i/SM-203 is the one. According to my measurements, it'll fit nicely.

 

[CLTX11]

ayaresr, Have you taken those photos yet? I would like to see them

JRW, I looked at that gamberjohnson page awhile back and they had bases etc that were universal, I found them for this year model but were a little pricey. I do like the stack master but again, a little higher than what I wanted to pay, that is why I was leaning towards the flexmaster even though its only a few dollars less.

I guess if you want a nice looking mount you are going to have to pay the price. Let me know when you get everything squared away and tell me how you like it and post up some pics.

Thanks

 

[ayaresr]

CLTX11, I have not gotten the photos yet, the camera was dead, I put it on charge and never got back to it...I'll take them tonight after work...I promise, sorry for anyone else that may have been waiting on these as well.
Ryan

 

[CLTX11]

CLTX11, I have not gotten the photos yet, the camera was dead, I put it on charge and never got back to it...I'll take them tonight after work...I promise, sorry for anyone else that may have been waiting on these as well.
Ryan

No rush Ryan, I appreciate you taking the photos to give us ideas. I have been meaning to put something in my truck to mount the radios for awhile but have not found anything I like.

 

[jrw14493]

Alright boys, the answer to your prayers....lol

I ordered the 3-unit StackMaster from SIRENNET. $110 shipped to my door, not bad I think, compared to my other options....Spent all day wiring, unwiring, installing and uninstalling, but finally it's in. Here are some pics. The rear of the unit is cluttered with wire loom going to under the dash so if you say it's cluttered, it's ok, I take criticism well!

 

[CLTX11]

That fits pretty well, there really isnt much you can do with those wires really. Is that a Uniden 520XL? Did they provide spacers or did you just get some from the store?

I don't have the manual shift, it looks like its hard to get to.

I appreciate those pics!!! I will have to eventually invest in one.

 

[jrw14493]

Yea it's a 520. Don't use it hardly at all, but when I do, it works great!

That shift on the floor is just to go into 4 wheel drive, It's an automatic transmission, but with the lever on the floor to go into 4 wheel drive. It's still pretty easy to get to and I figured that I only use it 3 months out of the year that it wasn't neccessary to have extremely assessible.

All bracketry was incuded with the mount. I used the stock thumb screws that came with the CB and the switch box that mounted those two to the rack. Due to clearance issues on the sides of the 2055 I used some diffrent screws I found in my garage and they work perfectly. Otherwise, everything is stock with the mount.

One thing I would advise is use the included stabilizers. I can't in my case, or with any other stabilizers out there unless I went with a box ($$$). It doesn't wobble too bad but It does wobble.

 

[CLTX11]

CLTX11, I have not gotten the photos yet, the camera was dead, I put it on charge and never got back to it...I'll take them tonight after work...I promise, sorry for anyone else that may have been waiting on these as well.
Ryan

Ryan, you promised those pics :wink:

Seriously though, I would like to see them when you get a chance. I didn't want you to forget them.

Thanks