2005 GMC Sierra Mobile Setup

[ccravens]

Here are the pictures of my console that I built custom for my truck. Although I'm only 18, I have had an interest in public safety for a while. While trying to schedule things around college, I plan on trying to join my local fire/rescue department as a trainee so that when I am out of college, it will be easier to join as a full time volunteer. I figured I might as well get an early start and this is what I ended up with.

 

[swstow]

very nice and neat setup / smart, thinking about your future now / good luck

 

[INDY72]

Very professional install. Nice antenna set ups too.

 

[countywacker]

its nice and clean.

 

[omrail]

i like it a lot. you have givin me a idea to make my own. i say go and talk to your local FD.I like it a lot. you have given me a idea to make my own. I say go and talk to your local FD. I like the flashlight holder that is thinking.

Any one that says that us young kids are useless can have a look at that console and see not all of use are.

 

[Gilligan]

Where did you get that cupholder and what kind is it? I've been looking for that kind for a long time and can't seem to find it for a decent price.

 

[tower512ladder]

It looks like a factory cup holder. I have seen those in alot of bench seat having GM's.

 

[steveh552]

Nice install. I had to go look around my house, I have the same 2 scanners, had to make sure they were still here, LOL.

 

[hawk51]

I like that, it looks neat and clean.

 

[b7spectra]

18 and you did that yourself? You might have a career ahead for you! Really well done!

 

[N8DRC]

Very nice install looks like a pro did it..

 

[paramedszaf]

Nice, clean and professional looking. How do you have those antennas mounted?

 

[davidmc36]

Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry nicely made, room for expansion too.

 

[ccravens]

First of all, thanks for all of the compliments.

Second, the question about the cupholder. It is the factory cupholder for the GMC and Chevys with the bench type seats.

Last, the antennas. They are from Walcott CB. They are both ProComm Tri-band 38" antenna kits. I used a mirror mount with just the flat L bracket. I cut a slot in my bedliner, drilled the holes in the bedposts, and mounted them straight to the metal surface of the bedpost. Not my first choice of mounting style, but overall it was what seemed easiest. I will try to get some pictures posted of the mounts so you can see exactly how they are mounted.

 

[commscanaus]

That is an excellent job- very nice!

I love Maglite's and have several here- you have mounted yours in a way that really looks good as well as being easily accessible. Also like the finish on yours as well.

Well done!

Regards, Commscanaus.

 

[RodStrong]

That looks really good man. And you've got room to grow.

 

[n8emr]

install

A very nice install. The cabinet looks very professional. What materials did you cover the wood with?
Any photo's from the build process?

 

[ccravens]

The material I covered it with is automotive replacement carpet from Wal-Mart. I wanted to use thinner material like what you use for speaker boxes but I couldn't find any anywhere. Fortunately, the carpet is pretty close to my interior color so it was okay.

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the build. I already had the scanners in and was ready to get it built and put in. To describe it though, I used cardboard first to make a model so I could make sure it fit. Then I used the cardboard pieces to cut the panels. The thinnest sturdy wood I could find was 3/8" but it is heavier so it stays in place. I predrilled the holes and used screws to put it together because I didn't really know how long smaller finishing nails would hold it together. Overall, I worked for 3 days from about 3-8 in the afternoon. It was definitely worth the work though. When things start to go down, I know about it at the same time the cops do.

 

[j86u]

looks really good!

 

[oregontreehugger]

A big thumbs up on the install! Looks great and very well done!