man i would be pissed if my parents said i couldnt go wheelin you really gotta get out there trust me itll be more fun to work on your runner after u go out and start breakin stuff

-matt

 

Im not sure how it functions yet, but it feels solid. And im pretty sure that it will bolt up to where the ash tray is EXACTLY. If i pull out the ash tray mounting stuff anyway, i will try to get it in this week. Oh, and it even has an in line fuse, im not sure how many come with one.

And i have a question, i can splice this in to the power from the sterio? I have heard that you can do it, but does it have any down falls? I dont really want to buy the supplies to get power from the battery.

 

Yeah defanitly, i cant wait. I also forgot that i need to replace both cv boots before i go out

 

Nice looking rig!

 

You can use the stereo or the cigarette lighter really, but for the most efficiency IIRC straight to the + and one straight to the - on the battery.

 

Alright thanks, i guess i will go with the cig lighter then, at least for now, i just want it to use on the trip to the toy drive. I will eventually do it the right way.

 

Worst case is you get engine noise. Just make sure you use a good ground(like the battery...lol).

 

I was set back a few dollars this weekend, so i lost some of my funds, but it was totally worth it, i now have an amazing girlfriend

 

Wow that could totally be concieved to be misinterpreted...LOL!

 

hahaha...wow, you have a mind just like me.

EDIT: Damn i cant stop laughing! Its the date that cost money! Not the girl! haha DAMN YOU!

 

That is sooooooooooo sig worthy!!!!!! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!

 

shes going to hear about this tomorrow, thanks for making my day bbp.

 

Rememeber to have your CB set up right using an SWR meeter or you could fry the CB, do not hit the transmit button till you have the thing set up or it will damage the crystals.

Truck looks much better with the new rubber, reminds me of mine when I got it.

 

So do you know if just any off road shop could tune it, or maybe car toys? I dont have money for one, and i was just hoping to have someone do it for me, or borrow one.

 

check CL's man, thats where I got mine.

 

Yeah ive been keeping eye out on there.

 

I can bring mine, but it'll be a little late by then...have you checked pawn shops?

 

Oh good idea. I need to sell something though. I only have 5 dollars to my name right now, and i still have to pay a $150 court fee from my accident.

 

Today i tore apart my dash and tried to decide the best mounting spot for my cb. I think the ash tray is going to be my best bet. I have a couple questions though. The ash tray has a light running to it...

...does that light have sufficient power to run my cb on?

I was also wondering the best way to run my coax cable to my rear bumper. Would it hurt it to run it through the tail gate? (as in closing it between the body and tailgate) I know that would be the easiest way.

 

I also just picked up an 8 foot whip antenna for $7, and an swr meter for $5 off of craigslist. I will be replacing the rusty spring with my new firestik heavy duty one.




the whip is light grey, its just a little dirty. And now all i need to do is learn how to use an swr meter.