Batboard

Does anyone know how deep, or if you can, drill into the transmission hump of an Impala? I'm looking at downsizing the real estate in my vehicle from the Jottodesk as I aquire smaller radios and don't need such a massive console.

there is alot off room/ there is no Transmission down there . just crawl under neathe and look u should always do that

That indeed was my plan. But, I figured I would ask here, this being the body of great knowledge on such subjects.

-Andrew

Before you go drilling look under the carpet where you plan to drill .. there is sometimes wiring harness's under there.

I have experience with 2003 Impala with bench seat.

1-1/2 long screw is max.

However.........the 2003 Impala has a plastic snorkle like tube that takes heater flow to the rear floor-board area. You don't want to drill through that plastic tube.

I suggest you bolt to the sides of the hump.

Better yet....would be mounting bracket that uses the anchor bolts of the front seat. Most of such brackets are for Impala bucket seat style.

Check Havis Shield.......they have several Impala mounts.

Good luck,
Julian

I don't think mine has the tubing (its an 02 and no rear heat ducts). I'm gonna put her up on ramps next week and take a look.

Those rear ducts are not real large.......

One thing I've found on the Impala and now on a Taurus I drive....the sheet metal for floor pan is thin.

Use a base with some spread on it. If you use something too small, the bolts will be so close together, the mount will flex the sheet metal floor pan. It's sort of like standing with your feet close together, you can be easily pushed over. Use a mount that is 4x4 or 5x5 inches.

I have used a RAM mount successfully. It is uses a base with a hard rubber ball. Then a large metal spring pin that clamps onto that ball. Last, the top mounting piece with a second ball. The center clamp holds both of the rubber balls for a secure fit.

One of the great things about RAM mounts is that it provides some height to your mount so your radio or scanner isn't sitting on the floor.

RAM can be found on the web. All kinds of radios, depth finders, and other electronic gear can be mounted with RAM mounts.

Take care,
Julian

For the heck of it, have you looked at the 12" vertical console for the Impala by Jottodesk? Requires no drilling.

Or are you trying to eliminate a console altogether?

The later. Shrinking down. Want some of my real estate back.