Help - Yaesu 7900 mounting solution

I have been trying to figure out where to mount my FT-7900R brain, err what ever you call it. I'm going to mount the remote front panel above or below the rear view mirror, but I haven't found a decent place to stick the actual radio. I thought it would fit nicely behind the glove box, but after looking and test fitting, I don't think this is an option. My other guess would be under the passenger seat, but I think I would have to fab a bracket. Does any one with some knowledge and experience working behind the dash, console or under the seats have any possible ideas? My goal is to have a clean factory appearance and not drill into anything that will look obvious if I remove the radio.

Also any suggestions on running the antenna cable through the headliner would be a big help!

under the passenger seat




http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/yaesu-ft-8800r-install-12575/

I have seen this method, and would not hesitate to do it in any other vehicle, but I really don't want to drill holes in my floor board. I was thinking about mounting it to the underside of the seat, but I haven't taken a close look at what my options are under there . Maybe some bracketry would be involved.

When you had the back seat out, did it look like there was enough room for it to fit against the rear wall?

you could do that but it gets crazy dirty back there. the fan will suck all the dirt in.

under pass seat!!! use a bungy to hold her from bouncin around..... tested and proven.....

I stuck the brain in the center console, its cleaner in there than anywhere while off road traveling in dusty dirty areas. Its more secure since I have the locking center console box.

All The Way said:

under the passenger seat




http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/yaesu-ft-8800r-install-12575/

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Exactly the way I have my 7800 mounted only fan facing rear passenger seat.
Ran an extension and mounted the face plate on a mount above the driver right vent. I forgot the mount but it just snaps in. I drilled a couple holes and mounted the head unit. Hardest part about the whole thing was to take the dash apart to run my cables. Super clean though.

I mounted mine behind the rear seat and have had no issues.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/kenwood-ham-radio-install-pic-heavy-16777/