05'trailblazer... removing the center console?

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:29 pm

Ok....
Is there a console that can take the place of the factory console incl(gear shifter/emergency brake)so i can get my cdm head's mounted?I have tried everything, these heads just take up too much room.. and nothing seems to look good....So i am looking at this idea now...I didn't want the cockpit to look like a "county vehicle" with that "state bid look" Just 2 cdm heads.. that's all i ask..the radios will go in the rear cargo area under that trap doorleading to that "sunken area"
thanks gig

usmcguttentag · Post by **usmcguttentag** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 8:49 pm

I had a 96 Blazer which is similar to yours. You will either have to get a supported stand or take the console out. If you take it out, just buy a console the tilts and goes the full lentgh of the seats to cover the bare body. -Scott

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:57 am

hey man..
thanks!!!!
I think the console will hafve to be removed but finding a console that fits like a jotto or something from odessey company will be nice...
thanks again .

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:42 am

I think your best option is to just get a vertical stacking unit and mount it.. or mount one under each panel under the dash? One guy got clever and mounted a radio in the side pocket on the door of his car.

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:06 pm

hey man,
thanks for the tip... I have been receiving many tips from people thanks to all,
but i think i like the center console idea the best but that damn gearshifter is in the way.... company car so i can't :o well to much.. the verti stackable thing is an idea but i hate the way it looks.... I put in a call to jotto and to oddessey hopefully one or both will come up with something... if i have to pay then so beit...
but thanks for the tip and if anything else come up please let me know!
gig

KG6EAQ · Post by **KG6EAQ** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:13 pm

Just an idea for you, a friend mounted a Spectra head in this Jeep Cherokee (Has a center shifter) by removing the center console and screwing in a bracket that came out from underneath to the passenger side.

So they were mounted on the side of the center console. No holes visible so the company wouldn't be mad.

jedi_saber · Post by **jedi_saber** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:46 pm

Adam wrote:One guy got clever and mounted a radio in the side pocket on the door of his car.

Yeah, that's a smart idea... if you are planning on gently closing the doors every time.

KG6EAQ · Post by **KG6EAQ** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:13 pm

jedi_saber wrote:
Adam wrote:One guy got clever and mounted a radio in the side pocket on the door of his car.
Yeah, that's a smart idea... if you are planning on gently closing the doors every time.

And your radio is weatherproof. A face up maxtrac wouldn't take the rain too well.

thebigphish · Post by **thebigphish** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 8:32 pm

i don't see that as clever, i see that as unimaginative and poorly thought out. as noted above.

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:51 pm

hahaha..
funny.... no i think i have to do something else but i need ideas....
thanks again...

303ff · Post by **303ff** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:02 pm

This May help!!
http://www.alomafilms.com/images/trailblazer/
It was in another thread a while ago and I kept the site in my favorites!!

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:08 pm

bless you my friend....
now.. for the other head.... i have 2 (vhf/uhf)
DAMMITT!!MOTOROLA!! please come out with 2 radios and one head in a cdm!!!
ok i'm finished..

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:16 pm

you had the same idea as me about the (xcvr part) sunken area in the rear.. well at least thats a go. what about the headliner how was that? total of 4 holes in the roof.. 2 cellular, and then vhf/uhf
thanks..

303ff · Post by **303ff** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:18 pm

This was not my install!! This was another member of the boards! I was just showing you the shortcut!!
http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.p ... railblazer

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:20 pm

got it.. thanks.

303ff · Post by **303ff** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:26 pm

If I remember Correctly, I believe there is an aftermarket kit to put two radios into one control head!! Don't quote me on that one but I remember some discussion about it on the board!!

giguchan · Post by **giguchan** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:49 pm

i have seen 2 heads for one radio but not the other way round.... but anyhow i already own them ..
thanks for the reply.. gig

05'trailblazer... removing the center console?

05'trailblazer... removing the center console?

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