Mobile Ham Setup Planning (2M/70cm)

[rbeau30]

So, not really going to get into any other bands right now in my vehicles. Just recently got my tech license, and I want to start planning a mobile setup for my truck.

Got a '98 Dodge Ram extended cab.

Just got TM-D710A instead of a Kenwood TM-V71A (Thanks ChadAmberg!).
Diamond NR73BNMO (Thanks ChadAmberg!).
Diamond K412SNMO antenna mount that I am going to utilize as a secondary mount for testing or whatever (Thanks ChadAmberg!).
GreenLightLabs GPS-710 (Thanks ChadAmberg!)
A bunch of extra cable extensions (Thanks ChadAmberg!)
Awesome Kenwood SP-50B Speaker


Goals:

- Once I run the wiring and install mounts, I don't want to change it, so I will need the best coax, mount setup, power wire, etc.
- I want the antennas to be mounted on the roof, with the Motorola NMO mounts. (Planning on 3 mounts for further expansion)
- Not sure what Antennas I am going to settle on.
- I want the power routed to under the folding rear seat where I am planning on putting the radio unit(s).
- Going to run the head unit to just under the dash where the fold-down cup holder folds down.
- Remote cable, and power need to be ran in a way where it is invisible, probably going to find a way to run some conduit under carpet perhaps.
- Power will run to the back seat where I will have a distribution point that is expandable, fusible, grounded well and power can be shut off.

I am assuming some of the solutions I can get at Car Audio places.

What have you all used and liked? What would you stay away from?

I'll post pictures as I finish. And post the shopping list in the OP as I piece it all together.

Pics as it looks now:
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