Non Dash-mount radio??

[jdbronco]

Has anyone ever added a standalone radio and speaker to their Bronco? I have a '66 radio delete model so I really don't want to cut my dash but would like to have some tunes for cruising around. Just looking for some ideas.

 

[Toddpole]

Put it in a Tuffy console. You can lock it and leep it away from prying eyes. Other option is hang it from the bottom of the dash like the old skool 8 track players from the 70s.
I think I just should my age.

 

[rockerZ71]

Tuffy stereo console

 

[CopperRanger]

Tuffy stereo console

X3, I got one last year and love it

 

[rockerZ71]

could also see if you could get this dude to build you one of these consoles http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234452&highlight=console+prototype

 

[tasker]

have a tuffy as well, mine sits outside with just a bikini top from feb. to nov. never had a problem with moisture either

 

[englewoodcowboy]

have a tuffy as well, mine sits outside with just a bikini top from feb. to nov. never had a problem with moisture either

Now thats some good info to know there. Thanks Tasker! I am planning on a tufty as well...

 

[jdbronco]

I guess the console is my best option. Unfortunately when I went to search for the console on Tom's I saw their whole seat and console set with the fold and tumble rear seat. Now I guess I will have to drive in silence till I can afford it, that looks like a sweet setup!
I'm not sure I have enough space for the console without moving my seats a little anyways.

 

[rockerZ71]

theres also the BC wiper cover w/ built in speakers and amp for you to connect a phone to

when I first started driving my bronco on a daily basis, I just had my dewalt radio that runs off and charges 18v batteries for tunes

i recently bought a logic analyzer so I can figure out how my XM receiver works and hack it to control via my phone - radio in the console is convenient for pressing buttons since your hand is just kind of there but trying to look at the display sucks.

 

[jdbronco]

i recently bought a logic analyzer so I can figure out how my XM receiver works and hack it to control via my phone.

Rocker, you're hurting my head with that electrical talk. I learned just enough of that to get through college.

I just remembered I don't even have an antenna or a place to mount one. Guess that's something else to add to the neverending upgrade list although I like the way it looks without one.

 

[rockerZ71]

Rocker, you're hurting my head with that electrical talk. I learned just enough of that to get through college.

I just remembered I don't even have an antenna or a place to mount one. Guess that's something else to add to the neverending upgrade list although I like the way it looks without one.

haha well im not completely sure what I'm doing either but its close enough to what I do for work im sure i can figure it out given a day and a case of beer


I bought a cheap rubber antenna off of ebay, shoved it under the console where you can't see it. No running wires or anything. Works fine.

 

[Buldozer]

Built my own......

 

[jdbronco]

I bought a cheap rubber antenna off of ebay, shoved it under the console where you can't see it. No running wires or anything. Works fine.

Awesome to know that works! I guess I just assumed it wouldn't.

Built my own......

Now that looks like what I want! I guess I could scrounge up some plate and try to fab one up. Is that 1/8" or 1/4" plate? Looks bulletproof.

 

[Broncobowsher]

MP3 player or bluetooth receiver plugged straight into an amp. Use the device's built in volume control. I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OBCAW2/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to play music off my phone in the garage. Done right and the whole package could be carefully tucked away and not look like you have anything at all.

 

[Dusty]

^^^^what Broncobowsher said. That's what I run now (not that specific one in his link though), after having toasted a couple of regular style car audio decks due to dust on the trail.

 

[DanHall]

If you have a fiberglass hood you can get an undermount antenna made for boats and install on the bottom side of the hood. Cheap and invisible.

 

[jdbronco]

Built my own......

Hey Buldozer, what type of radio did you stick in your mount? I started playing with some cardboard last night and it looks like the little rod sticking out of the heater box might limit my radio selection. If I can get it to fit this is the way I'm gonna go.

 

[Buldozer]

I think I have a Pioneer.... its no different than any others really as I think about it... Has a CD also. I use the remote control to control it so I can leave the dust cover closed I mounted it in....

 

[roundhouse]

meh, just put in some speakers and use your ipod

Nothing but crap
Music and commercials and more
Commercials on the radio nowadays

some of the overhead consoles have a space for the radio and speakers.

 

[bknbronco]

I made this speaker pod last summer in about a hour. Im gona remake it again soon and actually mold my hump so it fits better. Ill make it much larger and install my radio above the speakers so I can put my CB back in the dash. The pod is mostly made from fleece and glass mat with some wood for speaker rings and standoffs.