n3bxv
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How is the console attached to the floor?
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Hey J,
That looks amazing. Very clean looking and organized, I like that!.
Take care
That looks amazing. Very clean looking and organized, I like that!.
Take care
n3bxv said:
Originally I had done it via some screws/washers into the carpeting, but when I saw how it turned out and decided it was going to be a permenant fixture in the truck, I used some self-tapping sheet metal screws and bolted it down, and used RTV on the underside of the truck there they came out to make a seal. Yes, I realize that I was saying "NO HOLES DRILLED!" but this just turned out way better than I expected, and I have zero intentions of ever removing the console until I sell.
But please don't expect me to drill holes in the roof for the antennas - that AIN'T HAPPENING!
The antenna mounts I used are doing their job perfectly, and I would have no problem suggesting them to anyone else who brings up using the same themselves!
The antenna mounts I used are doing their job perfectly, and I would have no problem suggesting them to anyone else who brings up using the same themselves!
JWhipple said:
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JWhipple said:
Thanks, I recently bought a Troy Console on Ebay and wanted to know how others mounted consoles to the floor. Based on your recommendation I ordered the AST-TMK and NMO mount from AES and it looks to be a well built and rugged piece.
Chuck
rescue1017
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Looks good I wish I could do something like that in my truck but the stick is in the way
For the price, you can't go wrong! Although I haven't seen much ham related from Astatic, they have been in the CB microphone business for a long time and I know they are the best you can get for that application... Based on that knowledge I figured I'd give them a shot, and don't regret it one bit!
n3bxv said:
jarrettnut88 said:
Usually in a situation like that a RAM mount is probably your best bet... Or go out to Ebay and look up pedestal mounts... You can get away a lot cheaper than a RAM branded mount and the ones they sell on Ebay (brand name is Workman) are pretty solid.. One of the local radio shops around here sells them and their extension rods..
rescue1017
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Yep I looked into the Ram web site and they are a little proud of there stuff
n3bxv
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JWhipple said:
Yesterday, I test fitted the mount to my 2004 F-150 and it worked well with one small problem. The set screws started to tear up the rubber seal around the door on the body side when the door was closed. I guess I'll have to find some stick on rubber grommets or other material to cover the set screws and protect the seal from the sharp edge of the screw(s)
I think if you put some silicone RTV or something similar over them you would be in good shape!
n3bxv
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JWhipple said:
Great Idea, I hadn't even considered that. I was trying to find something that would cover the sharp edges but still allow access to the set screw so that they could be tightened and the silcone would do the trick. Thanks!
jmp883
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JWhipple....hats off to you! That is one of the neatest, cleanest installations I've ever seen in a vehicle!
Being a public safety dispatcher and volunteer firefighter I've had a scanner in all my cars until my Dad gave me my current ride, a 1996 Ford Explorer. This truck is in better condition now than it ever could have been, even from when Dad bought it new (basically you don't breathe, eat, drink, or live anywhere in or around my vehicle!) and I vowed I wouldn't put ANY radios in it beyond the factory AM/FM/6-CD system.
That changed when I got my ham license. Now I have a Yaseu FT-7800 mounted in the truck. A great radio that also has VHF-HI/UHF scan capability. Unfortunately my Explorer is equipped with a full factory console from the center armrest all the way up to the dashboard so using the type of floor-mount console like you did is out of the question but I was still able to come up with a very clean and professional looking mount. You did give me a great idea for the antenna mount though. I cringe looking at the magnet-mount I'm currently using and I will be at my local ham/scanner store Monday morning for the same antenna mount you used.
Great job!
Being a public safety dispatcher and volunteer firefighter I've had a scanner in all my cars until my Dad gave me my current ride, a 1996 Ford Explorer. This truck is in better condition now than it ever could have been, even from when Dad bought it new (basically you don't breathe, eat, drink, or live anywhere in or around my vehicle!) and I vowed I wouldn't put ANY radios in it beyond the factory AM/FM/6-CD system.
That changed when I got my ham license. Now I have a Yaseu FT-7800 mounted in the truck. A great radio that also has VHF-HI/UHF scan capability. Unfortunately my Explorer is equipped with a full factory console from the center armrest all the way up to the dashboard so using the type of floor-mount console like you did is out of the question but I was still able to come up with a very clean and professional looking mount. You did give me a great idea for the antenna mount though. I cringe looking at the magnet-mount I'm currently using and I will be at my local ham/scanner store Monday morning for the same antenna mount you used.
Great job!
Joe P,
Thanks much!
Too bad your explorer is not a new model, Jottodesk has a great console that WOULD work for you, even with the shifter! Check out this page!
http://www.jottodesk.com/Comersus/s...oriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=176&status=-1
Glad I could help with the antenna mount idea!
Thanks much!
Too bad your explorer is not a new model, Jottodesk has a great console that WOULD work for you, even with the shifter! Check out this page!
http://www.jottodesk.com/Comersus/s...oriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=176&status=-1
Glad I could help with the antenna mount idea!
n3bxv said:
How did it turn out? Did the silicone work?
jmp883
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That's a great console....but it looks like the 2006 Explorer factory console is much straighter and more squared-off than mine. Here is a photo of my installation. Not quite as professional as I'd like it to be....had to drill holes for the radio mounting bracket. The holes for the power cord and antenna line were drilled through the cupholders after taking out the rubber liner that Ford uses. If/when the radio ever comes out the rubber liner goes back in the cupholder so those holes will be invisible and the the two holes in the console....well maybe I'll go to Ford and see if I can get a replacement panel. Those holes are drilled in the panel that has a slot for the tissue dispenser. The mic holder and the satellite radio are held in place with 3M tape that is the strongest stuff I've ever seen. I've semi-off roaded and the satellite and mic stayed right in place.
Anyway...new antenna gets installed tomorrow!
Anyway...new antenna gets installed tomorrow!
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Joe,
I had to say though, what you did turned out very clean - heaps better than a lot of installs I have seen!
I had to say though, what you did turned out very clean - heaps better than a lot of installs I have seen!
jmp883
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Thanks,
Well now it's time to get ready for work.....don't really want to spend the next 8 hours in a radio room on a gorgeous day like this!
Well now it's time to get ready for work.....don't really want to spend the next 8 hours in a radio room on a gorgeous day like this!
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