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FYI, Chris...the coil of the W1000 is the same regardless of base, so if you change your mounting plan, you may be able to pick up the coax/mounting stuff similar to what Doc has, but keep your coil/whip. (Though I don't know how the prices compare to just buying a whole new antenna.) The mag-base may come in handy at some point in the future, too. Or you can get the 39" short load whip for the roof-mount if you want it a bit shorter.
Also be aware that (according to CB guys) you'll get better performance from mounting it in the center of the roof than anywhere else.
I seriously considered mounting the antenna to the bed of my truck with just a metal plate that would go over the bed rail and stick out beside the cap, with a hole drilled in it. 'Course, where mine's the flareside, that still keeps the antenna "inside" the width of the pickup cab. Maybe you could do something that would go towards the "front" of the bed; I'm not sure how much space there is and how much flex you get- obviously you don't want any chance of the mount hitting the cab.
I really like the fender-mount, personally. Only reason I didn't go with that is that my fender and hood aren't quite straight, so there wasn't space to run a coax.
Also be aware that (according to CB guys) you'll get better performance from mounting it in the center of the roof than anywhere else.
I seriously considered mounting the antenna to the bed of my truck with just a metal plate that would go over the bed rail and stick out beside the cap, with a hole drilled in it. 'Course, where mine's the flareside, that still keeps the antenna "inside" the width of the pickup cab. Maybe you could do something that would go towards the "front" of the bed; I'm not sure how much space there is and how much flex you get- obviously you don't want any chance of the mount hitting the cab.
I really like the fender-mount, personally. Only reason I didn't go with that is that my fender and hood aren't quite straight, so there wasn't space to run a coax.