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Offline i11m10c2

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Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« on: April 19, 2010, 07:10:57 pm »
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.

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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2010, 09:36:35 pm »
breaker breaker 1 9... good install  :up:

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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2010, 04:56:59 pm »
Nice  :up:

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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2010, 02:50:04 am »
Nice install.

Do you use an external speaker or does enough sound come though the dash that one is not needed?
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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2010, 03:26:11 pm »
Sound is just fine coming through the dash at this point. :)
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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2010, 12:00:21 am »
:up: I have the same exact CB btw. :)
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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2010, 07:21:06 pm »
Thanks to a friend I finally found a dash cubbie.  Our's never showed up after moving the trans temp.  But since all the bits were finally in place I got busy with some paint and acrylic and made up the blocker plates for either side of the CB.

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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2010, 08:16:11 pm »
What is the Dash Cubby you Speak of ::?:


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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2010, 08:44:33 pm »
The plastic liner for the openings on either side of the HVAC controls.  I used to have my temp gauge in the one on the driver's side.  When we did the CB install we moved the gauge to the dash pod.  But for the life of me I could not find the stupid plastic cup in the shed.

Finally I got lucky and a friend picked up a silver bezel at a swap meet and it had one on it.  He didn't need it so I got it from him :)
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Re: Cobra 19 DX IV 3rd Gen Install
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2010, 01:15:45 am »
Ok so you didn't need it for the green on either side of the CB.....I Gotcha now :lol:


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