What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Lube is a proposition 65 substance . . . . you’ll have to go back across the state line to use it…..

 

Installed a

$56 Uniden PRO505XL 40-Channel CB Radio. Pro-Series, Compact Design. Public Address (PA) Function. Instant Emergency Channel 9, External Speaker Jack, Large Easy to Read Display. - Black

Uniden PRO505XL CB radio and 4’ Firefly (by FireStik) antenna. Used an 18’

$43 PL259 USA Made PL-259 Improved Double Shielded RG-58u for FireStik Antenna K-8A 18-Foot Single CB/Ham Coax Cable

PL259 coaxial cable and Rago Fabrication antenna mount.

The hardest part of the install was snaking the cable through the frame past the fuel tank. I went through the grommet under the driver seat and then unbolted the front of the seat to pass the cable up to the side of the console (another tight space).

I wire brushed and sanded the powder coat off of the mount where the bottom of the antenna stud mount goes for ground. The antenna I received (from Amazon) had a small slit in the sheathing near the top. I just used some electrical tape to rid it of any transmission seepage.

I was able to get an SWR meter reading of 1 for ch1 and ch20 and a reading of 1.3 for ch40. Additionally the antenna I received didn’t have a tip to cover the tuning hardware. I ordered a couple packs (4 total) and of course the I.D. was a little too big and so I wrapped more electrical tape until it was nice and snug.









Oh, also ordered the stubby mic holder from BulletPoint Mounting Solutions to add to the Taco Bar. I also used Velcro to mount the CB until I’m 100% sure where its new forever home will be.

 

I would’ve waited until just after the one year anniversary.

 

CommieFornia is a place I refuse to live. You should be warned: If you move to another state to save on the taxation-police, they can tax your out-of-state wages for another 2 years.

 

I would have moved back to Oregon. That's a pretty hefty tax rate too; and I hated paying my 4.3%. Maybe @TheFactor can get a credit for sales taxes paid in OR, but I have trouble imagining any government making that easy to do.

 

Thanks Brother but in Oregon there is no sales Tax on vehicle purchases. But California definitely wanted it even though I didn’t buy it there. Also I didn’t move out here for any other reason other then a family member because of a medical condition that needs my assistance. So moving back is out of the question .

 

Unfortunately time wasn’t on my side or a choice.

 

Thanks for the heads up

 

I just meant rollin with Oregon plates for a while.

 

This is true my friend. But now the cats out of the bag sorta speak and they know I have an established address here and they have there claws in me .If I’d of known I definitely would have took my chances and rolled it for another 6 months until the smoke cleared .

 

Put the wire hider in place for my Christmas lights finally. Vled bed lights are a nice product. The shapes are clean. Overall the whole install is easy. and these are up there.

 

You do what you must for family. Some would not do as much as you have.

 

No there was a tax on that to

 

Thank you

 

Awesome setup, looks like you've thought of everything!

 

Anytime, thanks.

It's serape style fabric from Hobby Lobby, the exterior kind so it's a little thicker. Serves no purpose other than to make me smile.

 

Truck looks great!!

 

Holy sh**!!!! If you had known it was going to be that much, maybe you could have waited until it was a year after purchase? I'm glad you made the move, hopefully you're all moved in and the move went well. Sure you're enjoying the nice CA weather!