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Well I am looking to figure out where to mount stuff in my k5 and have it look good but be accesable. first is a fire extingisher, second a "Mag-lite", CB(maybe on the center consule).

not sure yet but if i build some bumpers a high-lift.

my truck

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/blackhawk812/P1010009blured.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/blackhawk812/P5200005.jpg
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thats a nice clean looking K5! I have my cb mounted on the front of the center consel. but now that i installed the twin stick it hits some im gona have to relocate. i have custom bumpers with a swingaway tire carrier and there is room back there to mount a gas can jack and some other odds and ends.

Thanks. its gonna be a mild offroad truck, so. i wanna keep the body nice thats why i say mild offroad. probaly fab up some rocksliders, to keep the rocker streight.

nice truck. Very clean interior.

Just so you know i redid the interior. the old stuff was accualy falling apart. it looked like some one dumped like 6 quarts of oil on it. lol

Good job on the interior, looks great!:thumb:

why not build a over head consol for the cb as for the mag lite and fire extingisher 2 things your going to want quikc easy acess to it and mounted good dont want any loose projectiles flying around if you have a roll over and a accident.

sry this is the only pic i could find of a over head console on google and yes i know its a toy
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I would mount the fire extinguisher to the side of the seat. you will have to figure out some brackets but thats half the fun.

they sell clips for mag lights that mount with one bolt and allow you to just pop the flashlight in and out. mount the light under the driver seat.

http://www0.shopping.com/xPC-MagLite_Mag_Lite_D_Cell_Mounting_Brackets

I have seen a CB that only the mike is visible. all the controls are on it. either mount that in the dash and hang the mike from it, or in the console, or under the seat and hang the mike from the console.

http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=shop/flypage&product_id=5&id=1

I have a fire extinguisher mounted on the front part of the center console, down by the floor.

I have my CB mounted on the side of the console. between drivers seat and console. easy to reach and sorta hidden.

Could mount a maglight anywhere really. I was going to actually move the fire ext. to the back of the center console and put and inverter where it is now. It would be able to be hardmounted or plugged into cig. lighter when needed.

I have rear tirecarrier/gas can carrier with my highlift mounted on it. It is tucked up and doesnt really get muddy. Jus every so often spray it with wd40 or silicone to keep it rust free and the parts moveable.

YOu can see in this pic the fire ext. and the CB.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/die-tryin/K5/K5014.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/die-tryin/K5/ABlazerUpgrade0004.jpg

I found a roll bar for sale, that should fit 78-91 blazers. that would give me a place to mount everything.


Or i could mount the mag-light behind the center consul, and the cb to the center consel, and the fire extingisher under that.

I had my C.B. mounted to the front of my center console, along with a scanner. That worked out pretty well. On my 88 I have a mag light mounted to the side of the center console. It is horizontal, right about level with the seat.

my cb is mounted vertically on the front of the center console w/ the mic clip between the seat and console. extinguisher came with a bracket and is mounted on the side wall behind the drivers door and the seatbelt spool, where the cab corner starts to go up to the bed. very convenient and out of the way getting in/ out. on the front of the rear wheel well outside the back seat arm rest would also be good

on the front of the rear wheel well outside the back seat arm rest would also be good

I have had to use my extinguisher on at least 2 occasions and every second counts. if its not your truck thats burning and you are out of it, then getting back in and reaching into the back seat takes time. of course if you wheel with the top off its different. But I want mine mounted so that anyone can grab it without having to get into the truck. even on the front of the center console can be hard to reach if you are parked on uneven terrain.

I have had to use my extinguisher on at least 2 occasions and every second counts. if its not your truck thats burning and you are out of it, then getting back in and reaching into the back seat takes time. of course if you wheel with the top off its different. But I want mine mounted so that anyone can grab it without having to get into the truck. even on the front of the center console can be hard to reach if you are parked on uneven terrain.


I agree, make it readily available along with a good first aid kit. seconds count in an emergency.

Mag light and fire extinquisher can fit on both sides of the floor next to your shifter .

For rear storage , a Toyota truck bed toolbox , the between the rails type that sits flush so you can run a tonn. cover , will FIT between the spare tire and drivers side wall of your k5 . I have one , a speaker box , AND a 35 inch spare , while being able to open the lid :thumb:

I know its probably nothing you want to do but look at this.
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The CB Uses one of the existing mount screws in the bottom of the dash and if I ever to remove it, I t wouldn't even look like it was there. With the MAG light, mine is a 6 cell and I got MAG's mounts and just sheet metal screwed them to the door.

wow i totaly forgot about this

Here is where i mounted my fire extingusher.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/blackhawk812/P1010001.jpg

For rear storage , a Toyota truck bed toolbox , the between the rails type that sits flush so you can run a tonn. cover , will FIT between the spare tire and drivers side wall of your k5 . I have one , a speaker box , AND a 35 inch spare , while being able to open the lid :thumb:

Would you be able to post up a pic or 2

I've got my CB mounted in the factory stereo location, and put the stereo in the dash where the vent used to be.

As for the fire extinguisher, I'd say the tranny hump seems like the most accessible spot.

I used to just drop my Mag-Lite between my drivers seat and the center console, made for easy access.


As for the Hi-Lift, I'm still trying to find an interior mounting spot for that to keep it out of the weather.

My Mag-Lite sits in that spot all the time. My fire ext. is sitting in about the same spot as 78's is, but it isn't mounted. I haven't figured out where I am going to put it, and I want to get two new 5lb units.
CB is going into the ashtray this weekend, then I am going to fill the remaining space with three outlets and a switch for future use.:wink1:

My CB is gonna be mounted on the center consul so all the controls are right there at my fingertips.

I wonder if I could, ratchet strap a highlift to the spare tire mount.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/blackhawk812/P5200002.jpg

Why not just bolt it on?

I dont know how that would work, cause I got a spare, i just dont have it on in that picture.

Put the bolt through the jack first, then put the tire on. You might need a longer bolt but that'll be some easy storage. As for me, I don't have a spare tire mount at all...

Hmm I am gonna have to look for a big a** bolt:doah:

My CB is gonna be mounted on the center consul so all the controls are right there at my fingertips.
My scanner is going in the front of the console, if I ever get the console built. I am planning a sheetmetal console, but it is going to take a bit of time to get the design all drawn up, and then build it.

I have a "custom consul" In my van. I built it out of wood. lol thing is so damn heavy i almost didnt have to bolt it down

I was going to suggest the ashtray myself, with the outlets. I saw that on one of the photo's here on CK5.

I got it moved into the ashtray this weekend, and it looks really good there. I need to get some pics, but after I got done, it was snowing too heavy to stand outside.

i have a maglite / holder that wires to battery and keeps the light ''hot'', its mounted inside the consol, so it doesn't walk off

Fire Extinguisher- on Big Trucks (18 wheelers) we mount the extinguisher on floor inside driver door at base of seat. Gives quick and easy access. I will do that with the K5.
Flashlight- in seat-back pocket on back of passenger side front seat.

Fire extinguisher mounted by the shifter and behind the drivers seat.
Mag lite on center console (mil surplus flare container)
Hi lift is mounted underneath the rear pass lip in the back

.Flashlight- in seat-back pocket on back of passenger side front seat.

my truck dont have teh pocket

I wonder if I could, ratchet strap a highlift to the spare tire mount.


I took the top mounting bolts on the drivers side , bolted a bracket to two spots ( homemade L's ) , and bolted the jack to those on the drivers side . I keep a small crescent in my door pocket , but you can also use wing nuts if you prefer .

I jusst picked up a shovel to keep in the truck and i did ratchet it down to the spare tire, I figure I got a wagon wheels go place for that.

Here you can see a picture Of my Shovel. Works pretty good really easy to undo the ratchet strap with just the rear window down.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/blackhawk812/P3090002.jpg

All right, here is how I have the CB mounted. I cut the top plate that was part of the original ashtray assembly, and then used the original two bolts to hold that plate in. My CB bracket is mounted to that, and the thumb screws are hidden inside the opening. Next weekend I am going to try and get the outlet assembly in, but I am still doing some finishing work to it.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x39/lectric80/IMG_0261.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x39/lectric80/IMG_0259.jpg

If anyone needs any other pictures to show how I did this, let me know.

I still need to finish up the wiring, but I am waiting for a decent couple of days to do some major wiring work.