mounting computer in cab????

[bark]

I was wondering if its OK to mount a computer above the heater box in my 76, will it be to hot sitting there, is there a reason they are mounted outside the cab from factory??

[ls1nova71]

You can mount it there, it shouldn't be any hotter than the engine compartment in the summer.

I think the factory mounts them under the hood just for convenience. The hardest part about mounting it inside the cab is getting the wiring harness through the firewall, it takes a good size hole, then you need to figure out how to seal it up when your done.

[BR3W CITY]

I kept mine underhood, but in front towards the venting in the core support/inner fender. I was hoping that might keep it a bit cooler, and I had space there. There isn't a ton of room under the dash, especially if you have a good amount of after market wiring or things like stereos etc.

[72mike]

Here's mine in that same spot.

[67C10BUB]

I put mine under the hood using the factory mount.

[Clyde65]

Me too!

[usmcchevy]

Mine is under the hood, might get moved in the future. What stopped me from going under the dash was not knowing where I would have space when I get aftermarket AC.

[matthew20061]

I've got a custom center console so I mounted mine inside of that and the harness comes up though a hole in the transmission tunnel. Seems to work good and its sealed with a rubber boot.

[79bonanza]

yea when i do my swap ill have to find somewhere good and dry and safe from the elements of trail riding and wheelin so any good pics of in cab mounts would be good