Homemade CB Antenna's

[Straywolf]

I figured i would challenge myself again and make some cb antennas for my girl and i think i didn't do too bad on them.


This is what i started with 2, 1/25 rear axles from and old kit i had.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301176.jpg


These are the antennas i have on truck now
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301178.jpg

I then did the measuring with the other antenna and the pin in the end of cut my 2 metal axles to fit.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301180.jpg

Once cut and fitted i wrapped telephone wire aound the axle with the coating on it first, but found it was easier without the insulation on it just use the bare wire.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301182.jpg

After wrapping the wire i used 3/32" Tech-Tron Heat Shrink Tubing TT100 3/32" Blu to cover it and a lighter to shrink it and here are the results.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301194.jpg


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301193.jpg


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301183.jpg


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301193.jpg


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Straywolf_2006/cb%20antennas/S7301190.jpg

[Roadmasters]

I like the look of these alot better than the ones from PMD, great work

[nenard]

Nice mod and looks easy to do. Thanks!

[Claus]

I like the look of these alot better than the ones from PMD, great work

Have you seen PMD's lately?
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/tonkin/001.jpg
Straywolf, yours are nice too.

[Roadmasters]

no, i havnt seen those yet, thanks for the update!

[Straywolf]

I made these to see if i could do it cause i like to challenge myself on certain things. PMD'S antenna's are way better than mine. I didn't post this to cause any flame wars or to knock PMD'S antenna's. PMD does far better work than i do and i stand behind PMD'S aftermarket part's cause what they sell is just great!!!!:D

Mike

[Claus]

I just posted mine to show how PMD has also added to their line.

[Straywolf]

I just posted mine to show how PMD has also added to their line.

I am glad you did sir,:D i think the one's that are PMD'S look better than mine:D:D

Mike

[Stylin n profilin]

Mike..Don't sell yourself short..You did an outstanding job on the antenna's Keep up the great work..:D:D

[Claus]

Mike..Don't sell yourself short..You did an outstanding job on the antenna's Keep up the great work..:D:D

I agree 100%!

[Cossett]

Hi Mike, no one here is knocking the PMD products the fact you did it yourself and took the time to show us how to make them makes it better:D:D

Cheers Tracy

[Straywolf]

Hi Mike, no one here is knocking the PMD products the fact you did it yourself and took the time to show us how to make them makes it better:D:D

Cheers Tracy

I agree 100%!

Mike..Don't sell yourself short..You did an outstanding job on the antenna's Keep up the great work..:D:D

Thank You everyone,:D:D I guess it's my fault i worry too much cause i don't want to do anything wrong, it's something i need to work on. I am glad i was able to share the antennas with everyone, and i do apologize to everyone, for being such a worrier.


Mike

[Cossett]

Hi Mike, I don't want to hi jack your thread but I think this would be the best place for it. Evolution of that cb antenna
I got a early xmass present to day witch meant I could start on the mirrors for my rig so I did some evolving of your aerial and Ausiie/ 540-MAN's aerial,
I used spring wire same as (Ausiie/ 540-MAN's ), and twisted some thin electric wire down it and than wrap it around the top of the mirror bracket so I can feed it into a small hole above the door on my rig, then used some heat shrink over the top (Mike), I then used some chrome vinyl over the top of the mirrors for a better reflection...

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/Cossett/Knight%20hauler/0d105328.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/Cossett/Knight%20hauler/687ec770.jpg

Thanks guy's :D:D:D

Cheers Tracy