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dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

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?

22nd May 2016 6:13pm

LoveTheMud

Member Since: 19 Feb 2015
Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire
Posts: 411

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

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

22nd May 2016 6:48pm

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

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.

22nd May 2016 9:03pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

Is this any use...?

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

Cheers

Simon

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

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.

Last edited by couplands on 23rd May 2016 8:34am. Edited 1 time in total

23rd May 2016 8:29am

gabe3105

Member Since: 25 May 2015
Location: Grimsby
Posts: 237

or this......?

http://www.fcx.co.uk/#!product/prd1/2580675521/defender-steel-'radio'-cubby-box

23rd May 2016 8:33am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

^^^^^ Thank you

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23rd May 2016 9:17am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2638

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

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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23rd May 2016 9:28am

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Use both the FCX & Mud methods both are great

23rd May 2016 9:40am

Anderzander

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1000

Cupboard - I can't see your picture !?

23rd May 2016 10:30am

Theater

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
Posts: 514

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

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

23rd May 2016 10:36am

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

That is very neat.

23rd May 2016 11:14am

dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

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.

23rd May 2016 11:28am

Theater

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
Posts: 514

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

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 !

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

23rd May 2016 12:10pm

Charles

Member Since: 04 Sep 2013
Location: Dudelange
Posts: 16

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Barolo Black

Hi
Have a look here
http://acc16.com/consoledefenderm/console-de-toit-defender.pdf

Best Regards
Charles

23rd May 2016 5:49pm

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

Anderzander wrote:
Cupboard - I can't see your picture !?

Hmm. Sorry!

Take 2:

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23rd May 2016 5:56pm

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