how to mount whips
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Laughing Gas
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how to mount whips
i got a couple CB whips for my pickup the other day, and was wondering how to mount them. i want one on each front corner of the bed. i was thinking of just drilling holes in the front rail, tapping it, and screwing them right in. will this work? or is there a special mount to do this easier? thanx
EDIT: is there a way i could make a mount if i cant tap it?? i like to do things as cheap as possible (but still have it look ok) since i am short on $$ right now.
EDIT: is there a way i could make a mount if i cant tap it?? i like to do things as cheap as possible (but still have it look ok) since i am short on $$ right now.
Last edited by RICE H8R; May 26, 2004 at 08:21 PM.
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You can drill a hole, just seal off the bare steal. If you for some reason cant, they make brakets for bed mounting. Make sure you meter out your standing wave, dont want to fry your radio.
Hers a few links that might help.
http://home.att.net/~wizardoz/cbmw/antenna_fabri.html
http://www.alfenterprises.com/cb_rad...nting_kits.htm
http://www.wearecb.com/
Hers a few links that might help.
http://home.att.net/~wizardoz/cbmw/antenna_fabri.html
http://www.alfenterprises.com/cb_rad...nting_kits.htm
http://www.wearecb.com/
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by BuiltToughF250
just wondering, do you have a tool box in the truck?
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If you drill a hole through your truck, you will have unpainted steel exposed. Stuff will rust away fast once it rains and the moisture gets trapped in your mounting hardware. All ya really gotta do do is paint the edges of the holes.
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when you drill, you'll chip the surrounding steel, youi probably won't be able to see the actual chips. They will find a way to rust though.
I'd recommend a Wilson magnetic base, its removeable, and it won't hurt the paint.
I'd recommend a Wilson magnetic base, its removeable, and it won't hurt the paint.
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k thanx for the info on the bare steel. i get what u mean now.
anything else i should do or keep an eye out for when doin this?
anything else i should do or keep an eye out for when doin this?
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