1998 K1500 Build

[1998K1500]

Decided to run outside to shovel the driveway, and grabbed some pictures while i was outside.

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The only cable that's exposed is from the bottom of the antenna to the hood, the spot in the door, and an inch to the bottom of the radio. I took me 8 feet of Coax to do that with a fair amount of slack.

Looks pretty good, I think the thing that deter me the most is the location. I was really looking to put it on the bed (ideally so I could run dual CB antennas the way you see on many trucks)
That's pretty creative with the bracket right by the hood there, I certainly wouldn't have thought to do that myself

 

[Torchred]

What about inbetween the bed and the cab?

 

[1998K1500]

What about inbetween the bed and the cab?

The problem with it is the roll n lock takes up a bit of space where I could traditionally mount something right there, or do you mean drill a mount?

 

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Its extremely crude but maybe you get the idea a bit better

 

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Its extremely crude but maybe you get the idea a bit better

Gotcha, so what're the options with that? Magnet or drill a hole I'm guessing?

 

[Torchred]

Gotcha, so what're the options with that? Magnet or drill a hole I'm guessing?

I was going to just drill holes for that idea but now I'm trying to find a low profile black UWS box and get a big whip for it.

 

[1998K1500]

I was going to just drill holes for that idea but now I'm trying to find a low profile black UWS box and get a big whip for it.

My biggest problem is drilling. It's not that I can't, of course, but I'm so hesitant to drill into my truck. It's as if it's brand new still and I like to try to avoid drilling for anything...

 

[1998K1500]

Got the Viper autostart installed today. This thing's going to do absolute wonders in this hellish winter. We have a low temperature of 2* F tomorrow. I truly do hate the cold, but at least I'll be coming out to a warm truck instead of having to run out to start it first.

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My biggest problem is drilling. It's not that I can't, of course, but I'm so hesitant to drill into my truck. It's as if it's brand new still and I like to try to avoid drilling for anything...

ever plan to sell it? if not, drill away. I was like that too but after doing it a couple times, I don't think twice about it. Now I double and triple check before drilling but that's so I don't have 500 holes in my truck

 

[1998K1500]

ever plan to sell it? if not, drill away. I was like that too but after doing it a couple times, I don't think twice about it. Now I double and triple check before drilling but that's so I don't have 500 holes in my truck

As of now, I absolutely plan on keeping it. But I know things change over time...

Trust me, I'd measure once, twice, three times, and then a fourth. I'm slightly worried about rust in the long run as well