Hi,

Here are a few links for you,

Build this one for a few dollars or free if you have the items at the shop.

http://www.eham.net/articles/7005

http://www.ac6v.com/antprojects.htm#2M

for coax, rg-58 just fine for short run in the truck,
just run the coax out the back of the cab same way
the taillight wires pass from the back of the cab at
the rubber gromet.

Mount the antenna on a 2x4 and slip in in the stake pocket.
Take it down or perhaps the xyl won't notice it ! ha ha.

Welcome to 2m !

dude