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RRFD72
Posts: 34 Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2003 6:39 pm
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by RRFD72 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:32 pm
This is my 3rd and final console for this truck. Made this one with Jotto Desk face plates and plywood with automotive trunk liner. I do Vehicle installs as a side job from the FD.
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Comments and questions welcome
Thanks
Tim
KC2PUD
"Years ago, people took LSD to make the world seem weird. Now that the world is weird, people take Prozac to make it seem normal."
RESCUE161
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What radios do you own?: Too many!
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by RESCUE161 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:03 pm
Very nice! Do you have any high resolution photos? This is exactly what I want to do in my truck. Not quite as many radios though!
I just can't justify the cost of a ready-made console for two radios. How much were the individual face plates?
Scott
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RRFD72
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by RRFD72 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:14 pm
KC2PUD
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Grog
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by Grog » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:59 pm
Would not mind doing something to my 2002 GMC standard cab as well. I want something low profile (height-wise), and with less gear too
The thought of moving my indash CD palyer for a RS 2055 scanner is getting closer to reality
rrfd43
Posts: 434 Joined: Wed Mar 06, 2002 4:00 pm
What radios do you own?: Cobra 25 LTD Classic with echo
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by rrfd43 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:09 pm
Dear RRFD72:
Please be very careful of high RF enviroments in this vehicle. Did you install multiple alternators???
Impressive job to see.....
RRFD72
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by RRFD72 » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:58 pm
How can that be too many radios???
33mhz
46mhz
VHF
Dual band ham
900MHZ
Thats the problem when you travel between 2 states all the time.
And Tom.... My truck may have the RF danger but I think your neighbors should be worried about your house...
KC2PUD
"Years ago, people took LSD to make the world seem weird. Now that the world is weird, people take Prozac to make it seem normal."
Terry_Glover
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by Terry_Glover » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:42 am
WOW, that's quite a console. It's one of the most profesional looking jobs I've ever seen, yet with a soft touch.
Excellent job, you have every right to be proud of it...
Terry
gws
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by gws » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:53 pm
Have any console template drawings?
Gary N8EMR
RRFD72
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by RRFD72 » Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:56 pm
I can see about getting some drawn up on the computer for ya. Same vehicle?
Tim
KC2PUD
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gws
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by gws » Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:58 pm
not the exact vehicle but another chevy.
Gary N8EMR
resqguy911
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by resqguy911 » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:09 pm
What did you use to mount the console?
RRFD72
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by RRFD72 » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:33 pm
6 - #8 self-drilling screws right into the floor. Plenty of clearence underneath the hump,
KC2PUD
"Years ago, people took LSD to make the world seem weird. Now that the world is weird, people take Prozac to make it seem normal."
rrfd43
Posts: 434 Joined: Wed Mar 06, 2002 4:00 pm
What radios do you own?: Cobra 25 LTD Classic with echo
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by rrfd43 » Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:42 pm
The only thing that would impress you more is when you look in the back of the truck....
NCSHP311
Posts: 360 Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:36 pm
What radios do you own?: Astro Saber, XTS', APX's
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by NCSHP311 » Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:08 pm
rrfd43 wrote: The only thing that would impress you more is when you look in the back of the truck....
And what would be there?
RRFD72
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by RRFD72 » Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:48 am
Too much stuff....thats whats in the back.
KC2PUD
"Years ago, people took LSD to make the world seem weird. Now that the world is weird, people take Prozac to make it seem normal."