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N PRGRES

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Phone Mounts
« on: July 18, 2023, 09:26:49 AM »
Looking for how you guys mount your phone in your cars.  I don't want anything mounted to the windshield or that can leave a blemish like sticking something to the console.  Anyone using a floor mount of other option?
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2023, 03:58:59 PM »
I have a stick thingy that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Holds the phone just fine. Its adjustable as well, even has a hook up so you can plug the cable in and charge at the same time. I got mine from ebay awhile ago but I see them all over the place now, convenient stores, sherwin williams, dollar general etc.
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2023, 09:53:44 PM »
I have one that came with a disc with a sticky substance on one side that is reusable. I stick it on the inside of my dash near the AC vents. I don’t leave it but it doesn’t leave any residue. The disc serves as a flat mounting surface for the suction cup.
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2023, 05:19:09 AM »
Thanks guys.  I found one on amazon for the gig lighter, I'll give that a try and see how it goes.
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2023, 12:16:10 PM »
I’ve done both a mount in the lighter socket and a gooseneck mount from Amazon.

I found during spirited driving the lighter socket one wouldn’t stay put. The gooseneck has been excellent so far and I attached it to the adjuster handle on the passenger seat.




Re: Phone Mounts
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2023, 12:38:53 PM »
Mine is similar to the one in the bottom picture. I like your radio too, turned off it looks very original.
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2023, 08:42:36 AM »
I got one of those window ones that bend and it works great.



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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2023, 06:23:42 AM »
I like those gauges Rich. What brand are they?

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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2023, 06:31:20 AM »
I got one of those window ones that bend and it works great.

They work the best however I don't want a window mount
Dave

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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2023, 08:38:11 AM »
I like those gauges Rich. What brand are they?

They are NVU gauges found here:
https://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerce.com/70-81-firebird/

They are direct fit into the existing dash. They wire directly into the cars wiring harness (not a plug, have to splice them in). I like them.
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Re: Phone Mounts
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2023, 08:38:11 AM »
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