So I figured this would be in here, but it is not so much a question on actual wiring but I am building a CB radio console mount in my 93 MGM and I will be placing an atenna on the back trunk. It will snake into the trunk and I want to move it inside through the back seat. Now on modern cars I could just go through the seat because they fold back or open, but in my car not so much. Is there a way for me to get a little coax wire through the seat without really tearing it up? I don't want to make unnecessary holes if I can help it.
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There is a way to do this no sweat. I ran a new radio harness and antenna cable on my '97 town car. If you look in the trunk around the speakers, you will see a hole by the seat back and inner fender. You can fish the wire through that hole and it will come out by the rear door sill. Probably would be easier to explain with a pic lol.
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Pop the bottom of the back seat out and you can fish under the insulation to get into the trunk if that grommet is not there. The bottom of the seat pushes back and lifts out of the hook on the floor. Its kind of a PITA but it will let go if you get it right.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Hope you are not going to drill a hole in the trunk for the antenna. There is a clip that goes onto the lip of the trunk. Just saw a nice one on Ebay. If you don't like that idea, a heavy magnetic type could be another choice.
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No, I got a magnetic one. I don't want any holes if I can help it.Originally posted by Mainemantom View Post93 Mercury Grand Marquis "Lola" 150k+ milesComment
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I'll check it out. ThanksOriginally posted by gadget73 View Post93 Mercury Grand Marquis "Lola" 150k+ milesComment
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Finished the mount. Just need to install antenna. Here are pics of the build.
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nice little rig there.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Looks great!2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum (Ice White / Blonde)
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Originally posted by Lincolnmania
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Looks good. Whats the radio? I haven't kept up with CB gear made in the last decade or so, and this one looks newer than what I recognize.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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looks like the ash tray is blocked by the speaker though.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Very nice set-up, looks sharp.
Check out the youtube videos of Reno Cyr, he has amazing home and mobile cb set-ups.Comment
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What type of material did you used for the box. Looks like it would match my rubber floor. Comment
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The materials were particle board and black felt (big sheet of it from Michaels).Originally posted by Mainemantom View Post93 Mercury Grand Marquis "Lola" 150k+ milesComment
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I don't really smoke so I don't need the ash tray. As for the two cup holders that are with the tray, that is also fixed with the new cup holder. It works for me.Originally posted by sly View Post93 Mercury Grand Marquis "Lola" 150k+ milesComment
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