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dantastic



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Where to mount CB radio - Puma dash?
I have my CB radio thrown in behind the cubby at the moment. Not ideal... I want to mount it somewhere but I can't figure out where/how. I don't use it very often so I don't want to drill holes in the dash to mount it in a really prominent position or anything. But I want to mount it somewhere...

I have checked behind the cubby but there isn't really enough space there - or rather, if I mount it there it uses up too much usable space.

It's a small unit, smaller than a 1-din unit.

I have seen the face plate jobby from MudStuff to go on the passenger side but I don't really like it...

Are there any other solutions out there?
Post #533774 22nd May 2016 7:13pm
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LoveTheMud



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Interesting that you ask... I'm in the same boat...
I thought about under the seat and then getting one of those mic's with the display in, but it doesn't work with my CB...
I did quite like the idea of it being overhead as it's out of the way and not too noticeable, but, i've gone off that idea...

I'm currently thinking about building a raised cubby box with it all integrated in there, CB, amp, fuse box etc.... but not sure

I will watch this thread with interest
Post #533790 22nd May 2016 7:48pm
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
This is where I have mine:


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Required a little bit of trimming but not much and it looks like it was supposed to fit there. Wiring was easy, power from the back of the lighter socket and antenna through the dash and up the A pillar. Mic sits on the shelf to the left of the steering wheel when I'm not using it.

The radio is attached in with sticky back Velcro.
Post #533841 22nd May 2016 10:03pm
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couplands



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Is this any use...?

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/mud-stu...mount.html

Cheers

Simon

Edit: oops, I see you already discounted this... Embarassed

On mine, I've fitted the CB on the inside of the cubby box, on the sloping front section. It doesn't take too much room and is easy to access.


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Post #533912 23rd May 2016 9:29am
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^^^^^ Thank you Thumbs Up



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Naks



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I've mounted my Midlands unit on the passenger side, where the handbrake would be.

It's out of the way enough that my wife's legs are not impeded, but still close enough for me to fiddle.

I've mounted the mike on the panel in front of the transfer case lever, so it's handy when off-road. --
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Post #533925 23rd May 2016 10:28am
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Use both the FCX & Mud methods both are great Thumbs Up
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Cupboard - I can't see your picture !?
Post #533942 23rd May 2016 11:30am
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Theater



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Italy 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green
Or ...Corsetti Roof-Consolle


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http://www.davidecorsetti.com/prodotti.php...p;id_cat3= Marco

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Laurie



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That is very neat. Very Happy 
Post #533953 23rd May 2016 12:14pm
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dantastic



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I like that roof console actually. Any idea the price of it?

On second thought tho, how is it having the mic wire dangling covering the view in the rear view mirror the whole time..?
I like it but I wonder is it practical.
Post #533956 23rd May 2016 12:28pm
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Theater



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Italy 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green
dantastic wrote:
I like that roof console actually. Any idea the price of it?


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I don't know the price in Italy....

But ...

http://www.lrsoffroad.co.uk/roof-console-f...-roof.html

There is also this :

http://zmode.it/prodotto/consolle-da-tetto-defender-90110/

dantastic wrote:
On second thought tho, how is it having the mic wire dangling covering the view in the rear view mirror the whole time..?
I like it but I wonder is it practical.



The mic wire is not a problem !

Wink


http://www.consoles.com.au/Rover_LandDefender_deep.htm Marco

Defender 110 "SW" SE Galway Green MY 2009
Ex Defender 90 "SW" S Santorini Black MY 2010
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Charles



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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
Anderzander wrote:
Cupboard - I can't see your picture !?


Hmm. Sorry!

Take 2:



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