05 Chevrolet Truck Fender Mount Bracket???

[Mikey]

I have a 05 Chevrolet Truck that needs a fender mount antenna put on it. In the past I used a bracket that was specially made to mount a cb antenna to a chev. truck that used the bolts on the drivers side hood bracket and placed the antenna just behind the hood in the fender well slot. I have lost the info on this bracket and need to know who makes them for this specific application. the bracket looked like a l bracket with a long crooked piece of metal with 2 holes that would line up with hood hinge bolt pattern. Thanks


Mikey

[racerman1cars]

Hey Mikey I am in the same boat if you find info on the bracket please let me know. I have a 05 ext cab Z71. where are you going to get power for the radio? Thanks

[Mikey]

For this install i will go straight to the battery (110W radio) i used one of these mount brackets last year on a new Chev. truck and they worked really sweet. They were designed for a cb antenna, and came with a stud antenna mount already on it. I just unscrewed the stud mount and installed a 3/8 hole NMO mount and away we went. I'm still digging for the receipt were i bought it, if i find it i will let you know.

Mikey

[KitN1MCC]

tessco has them

[Mikey]

I found out were i got the last one, below is the link: They have a picture of it on there too. This company has a assortment of Specific mounts.


Mikey

http://www.westcoastmall.net/shop/produ ... cts_id=452

[racerman1cars]

Mikey, Are you going to drill a hole in the firewall and if so where? I am planning on installing a 100 watt X9K. and a 45 watt Spectra. Thanks

[Mikey]

If you look under the dash, just left of the Brake pedal there is a Foam plug that is precut out of the firewall cover, pull that plug out and drill a hole in the firewall there, thats the best place i have found.


Mikey

[stay-con]

For this install i will go straight to the battery (110W radio) i used one of these mount brackets last year on a new Chev. truck and they worked really sweet. They were designed for a cb antenna, and came with a stud antenna mount already on it. I just unscrewed the stud mount and installed a 3/8 hole NMO mount and away we went. I'm still digging for the receipt were i bought it, if i find it i will let you know.

Mikey

Are you sure you want a 110 watt transmitting antenna in line with your face through the windshield?

I mean, considering how people carry on about cell phones ar 100 mW.

Jeff

[apco25]

I was going to have something custom made for the this exact same application. Neat someone has already done it.

I may order one just to see the fit and finish.

[apco25]

Actually Pro-Fit (cell phone bracket makers) have front fender brackets for 00-05 trucks and other vehicle makers. Stainless steel and mount to existing holes and they look way bettery than the bracket shown above.

Tessco has them in stock, found them today while browsing for other stuff.