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Sterling tractor radio

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Newdriver717, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. Apr 26, 2020 #1
    Newdriver717

    Newdriver717 Bobtail Member

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    I have an old 07 sterling bob tail that I drive (old abf tractor)

    Maybe someone can help me where to mount a radio. I have the power bolts and negative terminal on top of dash.
    Didn't know where y'all mounted them back in the day.
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2020 #2
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    07 is old?

    Cant you just mount it in the dash and connect it to the factory wiring?
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2020 #3
    Newdriver717

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    Well I mean old as in older, small company they have older trucks no newer trucks.

    No there's not a spot on the dash like there would be in a car.

    I assume normally they mount cbs on the dash but I didn't know about a radio.

    Previous driver has it mounted to a plywood box on the floor.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2020 #4
    Anywhichwaybutloose

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    Either build a box, mount it on top of the dash or cut a hole in the dash. Nothin better than a stripped down LTL tractor.
     
    Anywhichwaybutloose, Apr 26, 2020
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  7. Apr 26, 2020 #5
    HoneyBadger67

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    There *should* be a removable plastic rectangle in the dash, somewhere. Pop that out and put a radio in there. If there isn't one, take the entire panel off and look behind it. You'll probably see where a radio will fit. Cut a corresponding hole in the panel.
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2020 #6
    Newdriver717

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    Ok thank yall so much

    I appreciate it
    Be safe
     
    Newdriver717, Apr 27, 2020
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