Valentine V1 radar box for $6.00

[smitty141]

Found this box at Radio Shack the other day. Cost $6. bucks so I thought I would see if this would enclose my V1 and keep the rain off it. I put a box like this one on my brothers BMW (Build Motorcycles Weird). The difference is the one you buy for a crazy price of $59.00 plus shipping. I am not finished with it yet, but the V1 fits great in there. I cut the back side out so I can see the band and the "ARROWS" on th V1. I am going to use some black RTV and seal a small piece of lexan over the hole. Heres what I have so far, Smitty

 

[Bagger]

Found this box at Radio Shack the other day. Cost $6. bucks so I thought I would see if this would enclose my V1 and keep the rain off it. I put a box like this one on my brothers BMW (Build Motorcycles Weird). The difference is the one you buy for a crazy price of $59.00 plus shipping. I am not finished with it yet, but the V1 fits great in there. I cut the back side out so I can see the band and the "ARROWS" on th V1. I am going to use some black RTV and seal a small piece of lexan over the hole. Heres what I have so far, Smitty

Great job! Keep us informed. I wonder about the back being "open", tho. Moisture? Anyway, looks great.

BAGGER

 

[6mmbr]

be it ever so humble....

I just put a baggie and twist tie over mine.

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uh..my V1 that is.

...an' when I wanna be sneakie, I put a black trash bag over it.....it looks bigger that way too!

 

[smitty141]

Great job! Keep us informed. I wonder about the back being "open", tho. Moisture? Anyway, looks great.
BAGGER

Never plan on leaving the back open... But here is what I did with a piece of lexan. My buddy FJRocket informed me I need to do the front also for Laser protection... I will cut the front out and do the same... Heres a pic... Smitty

 

[Bagger]

Very nice.

What kind of mount are you using for the box?

BAGGER

 

[fjrpro]

What was the Radio Shack Part Number? Great Idea!!!!!

 

[FJRandy]

Which side does the toast pop out?

Just kidding. Great money saving idea for sure!

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Leave it to Smitty to come up with another invention! :clapping: