Date:         Sun, 20 Jul 2003 19:22:48 -0600
Reply-To:     tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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From:         tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Organization: Tippen Ringware
Subject:      Re: CB mounting
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Here is the link for my radio location -

high res - http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0566.jpg
lower res - http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0566-2.jpg

tom

On 20 Jul 2003 at 16:58, tom ring wrote:

> I mounted my Yaesu FT100, an amateur 100W transceiver about the size of a large
> mobile CB, using 3M velcro, just to the right of the steering wheel centerline.
>  I did it in such a manner that the mic cable loop hangs just to the left and
> right of the tach on my 85 Wolfsburg.  I also used the same method to mount my
> GPS to the left of the radio.  The hard plastic in that area should be easy to
> remove the adhesive from if you would ever need to do so.  Clean it with
> isopropyl alcohol first and it will stick just fine.
>
> If your state has issues with devices mounted on top of the dash causing
> "visibility problems"  this may not be a good place to mount it.  I've driven
> over 500K miles with radios mounted in this position througn most states east
> of the Mississippi, and never been challenged.  Your mileage may vary.  :)
>
> If a picture is desired by anyone, I'll get one up as an link on my website.
>
> tom
>
> On 20 Jul 2003 at 10:00, Woodrose Dawn wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >   I would like to mount my CB in my 85 GL and am not
> > sure where would be a good place to do so.  Any
> > suggestions from other CB users would be apreciated.
> > Thanks.
> > -TankGirl
> >
> >
> > =====
> > 1971 Westy
> > 1985 Vanagon GL
> >
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> > Michigan Vintage VW Club- http://mvvc.net/
> > Not-A-VW Club- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/
> >
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>
> ------
> Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
> taring@taring.org
>
> "It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a turn fast
> and come out dead." Stirling Moss
>


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Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
taring@taring.org

"It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a turn fast
and come out dead." Stirling Moss