VIC-1 Install

[Varyag]

Well, finally installed the VIC-1 system I ordered.

I used a mt1029 radio mount under the passenger bench for power, and then the standard AM1780 amp with 2 crew stations. I plan on adding 2 more to the system once I get the parts.

It worked out pretty well. My deuce is a soft top so I didn't have the option to mount them to the back of the cab top like I would have wanted to. I thought about the soft top support but i couldn't think of a way to secure them well enough to have them not fall on my wife's head like my CB did in my FJ40.

I ended up bolting the amp to the cab kind of between the spring seat and the bench and then the crew stations on the ledge on each shoulder of the cab. It worked out really nice and put the cables where I think would be really convenient.

I have 2 CVCs but I am having a heck of a time locating the lower spaghetti cord that go from 2 connections at the crew box to the 1 connection to the CVC's upper cable. If you guys know of anyone who sells these, please lemme know.



Pics are kind of crappy but it was dark when I was done. Yeah, I know I need a washer on the 1780, but I ran out. Will finish that tomorrow.

 

[treessw]

Varyag- Man congrats!!!! Now it makes me want to do it with one of mine!!! I have been looking at this set up for some time and now do I have an itch!!!! Looks great and gives good ideas!

 

[wsucougarx]

Looks good Matt, I've held off on doing the '68 b/c it too is a soft top. I couldn't figure out where to mount everything. Good idea of mounting it behind the bench

 

[Varyag]

Yeah, I had no idea where I was going to put the amp. That is the ONLY place I could find it would fit and be able to turn it on and off.

 

[cranetruck]

Nice install! Now get the MX-7777 to add some protection.

Image below from the December 2004 MVM article (couldn't locate the original), but all fits behind the companion seat and headsets were hung from above and behind to be out of the way when not used.

 

[Varyag]

I thought about putting the amp there, but I could not get to it easily. It can't be on when you start up the truck and the bench doesn't fold down easy with a baby seat installed.

BTW, could someone move this to the deuce mod area? I dun goofed.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Hey Varyag,
Check your other thread about looking for that cable. I posted a link.
BC

 

[CARNAC]

Highly suggest getting a MX7777 surge supressor to prevent your system getting fried.

If you get a long enough cable, I also suggest putting a crew box toward the rear of the truck. That way you can dismount a ground guide or keep them mounted in the bed and they can give you verbal guidance for backing up.

 

[Varyag]

Bump CVC Spaghetti Cable - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

 

[Armada]

Nice install! If you install an MX-7777 in a convenient location you can control the power on/off to the vic-1 with it.
PM Popacom or Tbanks for the cables.
Here are some pics of other mounting locations but this is without the bench seat. May give some ideas though.

 

[Varyag]

I have actually been thinking about installing a switch in the dash for it. My dad was looking at the diagram of the 7777 and said he could make them pretty easy. I am waiting on how that turns out before I go out and get one.

 

[Varyag]

I got an mx7777 now. I have to assemble a new power cable to go into it but I at least have one now.

 

[wsucougarx]

Should you decide to buy one, it is a GRC based power cord rather than a VRC based one.

 

[Varyag]

I have that cable end. It appears that the only difference is that the center pin is male rather than female.

Difference in the cable that goes to the radio mount. That is where I have power routed through.

 

[Varyag]

Kid

Just had to post one of my kid wearing a headset as we were driving into town this weekend.

 

[Darwin T]

the bench doesn't fold down easy with a baby seat installed.

your to cool

 

[jaxsof]

Armada, I like the dome light mounting, too!

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Installing my VIC-1 and was wondering can you use the 2 plug ins on the left side and the one on the right bottom side.J511,J509 and J503 for the intercom boxes,because I dont see them hooked up on the instructions.I want to hook my boxes to the J504 and the J503.

 

[cranetruck]

Installing my VIC-1 and was wondering can you use the 2 plug ins on the left side and the one on the right bottom side.J511,J509 and J503 for the intercom boxes,because I dont see them hooked up on the instructions.I want to hook my boxes to the J504 and the J503.

J505, J506 and J507 are identical, the other connectors have additional functions, but should work for your "crewmember" boxes.
Check out the wiring diagrams in TM 11-5830-340-30.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Try this link. You may have to open it in a program that will let you enlarge it. I can enlarge it, but I don't know how to send it that way.
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/AK64TWeWJHoYN0dxocZT0b26zUIu5t0WJZm5xHV9v7dh23XoHLn0t_GEHeK5yOIW2JZEdyO67kuhz7BbsTN7hVCNDbpgx6_GTrXM/System%20Components/AM1780_jacks.gif
BC