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jeepguy_1980 · 01-15-2012, 03:34 PM

As Requested, I have added a DIY tutorial for making this phone mounting bracket.

Click here for the DIY Tutorial

Original Post:

I just started building a custom bracket for my phone dock. Here is what I have so far:

I just need to shoot it with some black paint and find an 11/16" ball to put on it. If anyone knows where to get one, please show me. I have checked Ram-mount, but cannot find an 11/16" ball.

The bracket isn't super pretty, but it's solid and doesn't move at all. The phone mount will keep it out of site, and best of all, it doesn't modify the car one iota.

My initial idea:

Fitting the bracket:

The final fit of the bracket:

How it will look in the car:

My phone dock has a ball joint on the back, and a power port. I just need to find an 11/16" ball to add to my bracket.

I ordered one of these to power my dock full time.

The bracket

Blade · 01-15-2012, 03:36 PM

Or just get one of these.....

http://www.proclipusa.com/

I have one sits right on top of the vent....works awesome.

jeepguy_1980 · 01-15-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

Or just get one of these.....

sits right on top of the vent

That's why I didn't want it. That may work for your needs. I wanted something that didn't block my vent, especially since my phone will be in landscape mode. Plus, I wasn't sure of how well it would stay in place.

amz · 01-15-2012, 03:49 PM

I have been looking for something like these.

Blade · 01-15-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

That's why I didn't want it. That may work for your needs. I wanted something that didn't block my vent, especially since my phone will be in landscape mode. Plus, I wasn't sure of how well it would stay in place.

Been using it since last June. Hasn't fallen off or gotten loose. Works perfectly....I have an Iphone.

austinjames · 01-15-2012, 03:54 PM

Good work man. If u can't find what u want build it yourself.

NYJETSFAN · 01-15-2012, 04:22 PM

You have some serious talent boss..

GunnyG · 01-15-2012, 04:50 PM

Very creative. Can't wait to see it installed. Nice way to DIY!

Deke736 · 01-15-2012, 05:49 PM

Very nice work! I have the ProClip for my iPhone, but I love the mounting location of yours. Will it work vertically as well as landscape?

Jason@JacFab · 01-15-2012, 06:05 PM

Is that bracket steel, or aluminum? Looks like it might be steel? McMaster-Carr has a selection of balls in a variety of sizes and materials. You could weld the ball right to the bracket, or perhaps drill and tap it and secure it with a bolt?

Link to the steel ball page.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#chrome-steel-balls/=ftls1e
If you want some other material (plastic, or aluminum) just search their page for plastic balls, etc. Cool idea! I think I may make one similar to the Pro Clip console mount for my car, I'm tired of my phone bouncing around in the cup holder.

LnLSS · 01-15-2012, 06:24 PM

Cell Buckle works great: https://www.thecellbuckle.com/index.php

Jason@JacFab · 01-15-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LnLSS

Cell Buckle works great: https://www.thecellbuckle.com/index.php

That Cell Buckle looks like an accident waiting to happen, depending on how the phone is used...

jeepguy_1980 · 01-15-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Is that bracket steel, or aluminum? Looks like it might be steel? McMaster-Carr has a selection of balls in a variety of sizes and materials. You could weld the ball right to the bracket, or perhaps drill and tap it and secure it with a bolt?

Link to the steel ball page.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#chrome-steel-balls/=ftls1e
If you want some other material (plastic, or aluminum) just search their page for plastic balls, etc. Cool idea! I think I may make one similar to the Pro Clip console mount for my car, I'm tired of my phone bouncing around in the cup holder.

It's 22ga steel. I ordered a couple different balls to try out from Amazon.

This one and This one

I just finished painting it with plasticoat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deke736

Very nice work! I have the ProClip for my iPhone, but I love the mounting location of yours. Will it work vertically as well as landscape?

Yeah, it's on a ball, so you would just twist the dock in the direction you want it.

jeepguy_1980 · 01-15-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LnLSS

Cell Buckle works great: https://www.thecellbuckle.com/index.php

Where does it go when the airbag deploys?

01-15-2012, 03:34 PM	#1
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	Custom Phone Mount Bracket As Requested, I have added a DIY tutorial for making this phone mounting bracket. Click here for the DIY Tutorial Original Post: I just started building a custom bracket for my phone dock. Here is what I have so far: I just need to shoot it with some black paint and find an 11/16" ball to put on it. If anyone knows where to get one, please show me. I have checked Ram-mount, but cannot find an 11/16" ball. The bracket isn't super pretty, but it's solid and doesn't move at all. The phone mount will keep it out of site, and best of all, it doesn't modify the car one iota. My initial idea: Fitting the bracket: The final fit of the bracket: How it will look in the car: My phone dock has a ball joint on the back, and a power port. I just need to find an 11/16" ball to add to my bracket. I ordered one of these to power my dock full time. The bracket Last edited by jeepguy_1980; 12-26-2013 at 05:44 PM.

01-15-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Or just get one of these..... http://www.proclipusa.com/ I have one sits right on top of the vent....works awesome. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

01-15-2012, 03:54 PM	#6
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	Good work man. If u can't find what u want build it yourself. __________________

01-15-2012, 04:50 PM	#8
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Very creative. Can't wait to see it installed. Nice way to DIY! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

01-15-2012, 05:49 PM	#9
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Very nice work! I have the ProClip for my iPhone, but I love the mounting location of yours. Will it work vertically as well as landscape? __________________

01-15-2012, 03:49 PM	#4
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	I have been looking for something like these.

01-15-2012, 04:22 PM	#7
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	You have some serious talent boss..

01-15-2012, 06:05 PM	#10
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Is that bracket steel, or aluminum? Looks like it might be steel? McMaster-Carr has a selection of balls in a variety of sizes and materials. You could weld the ball right to the bracket, or perhaps drill and tap it and secure it with a bolt? Link to the steel ball page. http://www.mcmaster.com/#chrome-steel-balls/=ftls1e If you want some other material (plastic, or aluminum) just search their page for plastic balls, etc. Cool idea! I think I may make one similar to the Pro Clip console mount for my car, I'm tired of my phone bouncing around in the cup holder.

01-15-2012, 06:24 PM	#11
LnLSS Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2015 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Fla Posts: 2,582 View My Garage	Cell Buckle works great: https://www.thecellbuckle.com/index.php

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