Help - Yaesu 7900 mounting solution

[stewwalker]

I have been trying to figure out where to mount my FT-7900R brain, err what ever you call it. I'm going to mount the remote front panel above or below the rear view mirror, but I haven't found a decent place to stick the actual radio. I thought it would fit nicely behind the glove box, but after looking and test fitting, I don't think this is an option. My other guess would be under the passenger seat, but I think I would have to fab a bracket. Does any one with some knowledge and experience working behind the dash, console or under the seats have any possible ideas? My goal is to have a clean factory appearance and not drill into anything that will look obvious if I remove the radio.

Also any suggestions on running the antenna cable through the headliner would be a big help!

 

[All The Way]

under the passenger seat




http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/yaesu-ft-8800r-install-12575/

 

[stewwalker]

I have seen this method, and would not hesitate to do it in any other vehicle, but I really don't want to drill holes in my floor board. I was thinking about mounting it to the underside of the seat, but I haven't taken a close look at what my options are under there . Maybe some bracketry would be involved.

When you had the back seat out, did it look like there was enough room for it to fit against the rear wall?

 

[All The Way]

you could do that but it gets crazy dirty back there. the fan will suck all the dirt in.

 

[onesickpuppy]

under pass seat!!! use a bungy to hold her from bouncin around..... tested and proven.....

 

[Icecobra]

I stuck the brain in the center console, its cleaner in there than anywhere while off road traveling in dusty dirty areas. Its more secure since I have the locking center console box.

 

[Ftera]

under the passenger seat




http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/yaesu-ft-8800r-install-12575/

Exactly the way I have my 7800 mounted only fan facing rear passenger seat.
Ran an extension and mounted the face plate on a mount above the driver right vent. I forgot the mount but it just snaps in. I drilled a couple holes and mounted the head unit. Hardest part about the whole thing was to take the dash apart to run my cables. Super clean though.

 

[KaiserM715]

I mounted mine behind the rear seat and have had no issues.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/kenwood-ham-radio-install-pic-heavy-16777/