To Remove dash bezel see:
DIY - Removing / replacing your 3rd Gen radio bezel.Purchased a Cobra 19 DX IV. This radio was chosen for it's small footprint:
Length: 7
Width: 4.5
Height: 1.75
A new bezel was obtained from Dave via
James O'Neal Dodge. The stock unit could have been used; but wanted to switch to the silver bezel.
To allow clearance for CB the bottom lip of the top pocket must be removed. The pocket in the dash is larger than the opening for the plastic compartment. A Dremel and a little time and this lip in the bezel will be removed; have the CB unit handy for constant test fitting to insure enough is removed.

Cutting the enclosed hanger in half and inverting allowed mounding to the dash panel for secure install:

To create the proper clearance for the stock radio I extended the J opening w/ a drill bit and trimmed the rear corners as the plastic is angled slightly.

Thumb Screws can then be inserted into the radio and attached to the mounts.


Re-install the radio and dash bezel

Radio is mounted far enough forward to allow for access to all knobs


Plastic filler plates will be fabed up to take up the space on either side of the radio. Just not done at this time. There is room on the top / side of the bezel to securely attach plates to.