2Way Radio Installed....

[MOFASA]

Here is the radio install into DarthVader.....
What makes you think i like starwars

Im still deciding on the name...... DarthVader, OB1 OR Predator
I'm still keeping Yoda as my son will be driving in a few years and now he has something to save up for as Yoda does need a few mods and repairs...

Ok back to the topic.....
2Way Radio Installed....

I installed the antena into an existing hole in the roof....
Ran the wire down the inside left front pillar with help from an old wire coat hanger, taped the antenna wire onto thr wire coat hanger and fed it along inside the roof lining and then down the pillar....
it then runs behind the clove compartment to where the radio is fitted....

The power wires are connected directly to the battery with an inline fuse on the pos and neg wires....
They were run through the firewall using an existing hole close to where the radio is mounted.....

Finished making the brackets at work today and finished installing the radio during lunch.........
It was tested last night after i soldered the antena wire into the screw fitting...
It works well where it is and its out the way, the gear leaver does look close but does NOT touch it so it wont push buttons while changing gear...
I have not driven the bakkie yet with the radio where it is but CasKru has fitted his radio in the same place and i have not heard anything bad about it YET....

Yes i know the bakkie is really dirty, have not had the time to wash it yet as i gont it on saturday and spent sunday neatening things up and repairing a water leak that it had......

[Hilux 1]

i know a guy selling snorkel parts, 4x4direct.co.za

[MOFASA]

i know a guy selling snorkel parts, 4x4direct.co.za

You would comment on the snorkel and not the radio installation.....

But true i need a new snorkel head.....

[CasKru]

Johno... the only the problem with the radio being there is you can't park the bakkie in water like I did... missed the radio by about 10mm.

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[MOFASA]

Johno... the only the problem with the radio being there is you can't park the bakkie in water like I did... missed the radio by about 10mm.

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I dont plan on parking my bakkie anywhere you get stuck, thats why you gonna be the scout from now on.....
If you get stuck i know not to go in....... But rather help you out....

[Ali3n]

Congrads on the new wheels!!!

[ChrisF]

Cassie the water at your car wash is DIRTY !


Mofasa nise job

[CasKru]

Cassie the water at your car wash is DIRTY !


Mofasa nise job

Ek het ook nou tot daai gevolgtrekking gekom...

[4x4Maniac]

How bout it touching when in 2nd, 4th or reverse? Did you check that? :evil:

Nice job and congrats on DV! I like that name, now you must just paint it black!

[Family_Dog]

Nice job, Johno!

Ran the wire down the inside left front pillar with help from an old wire coat hanger, taped the antenna wire onto thr wire coat hanger and fed it along inside the roof lining and then down the pillar....

Tip: Use the inside flexible cable from an old speedometer cable, works very, very well! :)


-F_D

[The Legend]

Hi Johnno

My radio is installed at the same place like yours.Only have one problem.When in 5th gear it is a bit difficult to change the channels on the radio with gear lever boot rubber cover the face of the radio

[The Legend]

Hi Johnno

My radio is installed at the same place like yours.Only have one problem.When in 5th gear it is a bit difficult to change the channels on the radio with gear lever boot rubber cover the face of the radio

Cant see the radio face when sitting behind the steering wheel

[MOFASA]

Congrads on the new wheels!!!

Thanks, lots of body work needed but mechanically sound.....

How bout it touching when in 2nd, 4th or reverse? Did you check that? :evil:

Nice job and congrats on DV! I like that name, now you must just paint it black!

Come sit inbetween the 2 front seats and YOU tell me if it touches or knocks in 2nd, 4th or rev....

Yea DV i like and did think about doing the same as Black Sam did....

Hi Johnno

My radio is installed at the same place like yours.Only have one problem.When in 5th gear it is a bit difficult to change the channels on the radio with gear lever boot rubber cover the face of the radio

Cant see the radio face when sitting behind the steering wheel

Then mine must be over to one side a bit more cos i can change channels and see the radio face, or else you have a different radio.....

[james wright]

Cassie the water at your car wash is DIRTY !


Mofasa nise job

val ek amper van my stoel af soos ek lag

[Sebata]

does this snorkel still serve the purpose thou?

[Mountain Man]

does this snorkel still serve the purpose thou?

That's not a snorkel, it's a chimney!!

[Mountain Man]

BTW Johno,
That Mic Clip may get in the way of your leg. I had 2 Hiluxes with radios in and I found that for me the best place was the front of the cover where it was out of the way... (See picture below). I used to work for a two way radio company and had 3 radios in my vehicle. The one was where yours is, the other was above it where the normal radio is. I used to always bump the mic off its clip with my long legs. I finally screwed the clip to the front and that was better. BTW it is really only personal choice.

[Mountain Man]

BTW Johno,
That Mic Clip may get in the way of your leg. I had 2 Hiluxes with radios in and I found that for me the best place was the front of the cover where it was out of the way... (See picture below). I used to work for a two way radio company and had 3 radios in my vehicle. The one was where yours is, the other was above it where the normal radio is. I used to always bump the mic off its clip with my long legs. I finally screwed the clip to the front and that was better. BTW it is really only personal choice.

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[Ou Legend]

Se my wat kos daai radio met al sy goeters,ek dink daar aan om vir my ook 1 tekry,maar die moet met julle kan praat as afstand reg is en hy moet met die Kalaharie boere ook kan praat?

[Ali3n]

Se my wat kos daai radio met al sy goeters,ek dink daar aan om vir my ook 1 tekry,maar die moet met julle kan praat as afstand reg is en hy moet met die Kalaharie boere ook kan praat?

Praat met Eric van Repcon. http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/shop/radios.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Donkey]

Johnno I'now remembered, the sunroof place I was talking to you about is in Tom Jones road, I think that is Boksburg. Coming from the N12 you'd towards Lakeside Mall, under the bridge all the way up the road and it is opposite Spar, hope this helps
Webasto I think is the name.

[Mountain Man]

Johnno I'now remembered, the sunroof place I was talking to you about is in Tom Jones road, I think that is Boksburg. Coming from the N12 you'd towards Lakeside Mall, under the bridge all the way up the road and it is opposite Spar, hope this helps
Webasto I think is the name.

Benoni