WSGJ850 Posted February 2, 2025 Posted February 2, 2025 This is a rapidly growing hobby and it's always interesting to see other's setup's. Show off your stuff and discuss your plans and dreams for your radio empire.
WSGJ850 Posted February 2, 2025 Author Posted February 2, 2025 I just installed a dual band Alinco DR-735T, in the Ford Police Interceptor. I used a Bulletpoint mounting system, which greatly speed up the install. On the roof, I installed a small 3" stubby antenna. I was able to hit our local repeater with a strong signal, about 35 miles away. Quite a lengthy install. Took the headliner down and dismantled the center console to run wires. Not my first install, by any means, but still quite a process to get it to the factory look. SteveShannon 1
SteveShannon Posted February 3, 2025 Posted February 3, 2025 Yeah, when the temperature gets higher I hope to do my truck and 4Runner but the headliner is the thing that intimidates me. I haven’t done that before.
WSGJ850 Posted February 4, 2025 Author Posted February 4, 2025 This was my first headliner. I found a guy on youtube who "de-policify's" (his term) interceptors. I've spoken with him on the phone and that really boosted my confidence. I used to install radios, C.B.'s, etc, back in the 70's and 80's, and it was a totally different animal back then. Now, the headliner is one piece and solid, instead of a glued on fabric. Just had to remove the pillar coverings, which are snapped in, and the whole thing just fell down! Easy peasy. SteveShannon 1
SteveShannon Posted February 4, 2025 Posted February 4, 2025 36 minutes ago, WSGJ850 said: This was my first headliner. I found a guy on youtube who "de-policify's" (his term) interceptors. I've spoken with him on the phone and that really boosted my confidence. I used to install radios, C.B.'s, etc, back in the 70's and 80's, and it was a totally different animal back then. Now, the headliner is one piece and solid, instead of a glued on fabric. Just had to remove the pillar coverings, which are snapped in, and the whole thing just fell down! Easy peasy. Thanks, that gives me a little confidence.
WSGJ850 Posted February 4, 2025 Author Posted February 4, 2025 40 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: Thanks, that gives me a little confidence. Ya know, we're not that far apart. If you're planning on doing this in the spring or summer, I wouldn't mind taking a ride over and giving you a hand. SteveShannon 1
SteveShannon Posted February 4, 2025 Posted February 4, 2025 5 minutes ago, WSGJ850 said: Ya know, we're not that far apart. If you're planning on doing this in the spring or summer, I wouldn't mind taking a ride over and giving you a hand. Well, 120 miles each way or so is a little far, but I truly appreciate your offer. I might even take you up on it! Thanks!
WSGJ850 Posted February 4, 2025 Author Posted February 4, 2025 7 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: Well, 120 miles each way or so is a little far, but I truly appreciate your offer. I might even take you up on it! Thanks! That's not far, at all. Not on the bike SteveShannon 1
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