GEN 2 VHF radio mounting (looks factory!)

[Booth9999]

Got an Icom Id-5100a, how about those mounting plates....

 

[Booth9999]

We have a trophylite race truck we race in SCORE and BITD (Wild Power Sports #6013) so having a VHF radio in my Raptor was a must. In my first gen, i mounted it overhead flush...super trick.

Here's how I did it in the 2018 we just picked up. Looks factory. Aluminum with 3m carbon fiber wrap. We may come out with a kit with the plate.



Best part is, no holes to drill, no cutting.



Let me know if there's any interest in this guys.

--John


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Did this idea die?

 

[CatchMeOffroad]

I had to remove the CS800D and go with a TYT MD-9600. Because I have a ham license and an itinerant nationwide license and use my radios with our ski area license, I needed a Part 90 radio so I could legally cover all of them. No removable face, so I had to punch through the cubby and install it deeper.

Do you have any pictures/ instructions on the modification of your cubby hole to fit the TYT? Did you just cut it with a dremel tool or something? Also, was there anything in the way behind your hole that had to be relocated? Thanks in advance!

 

[ourdoormjd]

Did this idea die?

 

[Loaf]

Look for johndjmix. He was the guy doing the radio install kits for the center usb cubby. Try shooting him a PM and see what happens.

 

[johndjmix]

Im here! Super busy though!

 

[pastorwug]

I'm definitely interested!

 

[dhmcfadin]

So I had been contemplating where to mount my helix director dsp controller in my truck. I saw this thread and it sparked my interest! Here’s what I came up with.

Used 1/4” abs and wrapped it in factory leather. Really happy with how it turned out! Excuse my terrible leather finishing skills. First time doing this! Thank you for the idea!

 

[desertspeed]

Do you have a link to where you got the leather? Looks great!

 

[dhmcfadin]

Do you have a link to where you got the leather? Looks great!

Here is where I ordered from:
https://www.albrightssupply.com/

Send them an email and tell them what vehicle you have, color, etc.
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