What to do with antenea - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WB72 · 05-30-2003, 12:43 AM

Should I keep the antenea in its stock position or move it some where else?

Show me some pictures of other places to mount it, or convince me to keep it there.

Mudder · 05-30-2003, 04:14 AM

I didn't want to put a hole in the cowl so I mounted mine on the bedside.

Seke69 · 05-30-2003, 04:20 AM

I don't like the stock position, I think I'm going to mount mine where the gas filler neck is supposed to be, when I finally get around to relocating the gas tank...

chevykid1969 · 05-30-2003, 06:54 AM

I shaved the stock hole and left the small part of the antenea ununder the cowl, looks good and the radio still works great.

ZOOMY · 05-30-2003, 07:01 AM

Are windshield antennas available for our year trucks ?

Andy4639 · 05-30-2003, 07:16 AM

I installed mine behind the passenger door. Works great.

Jwill41 · 05-30-2003, 08:17 AM

I have mine strapped under the dash on my 68. Works good and is not seen at all.

I have it mounted to the back of the cab on my 67 in this picture.

Long Knight · 05-30-2003, 10:12 AM

dido on the rear windshield antenna!

WB72 · 05-30-2003, 10:13 AM

I think that I'll try to hide it, I don't listen to the radio much anyway, ucually CD's. If I do need the antenea, I could always put it anywhere later.

landon4421 · 05-30-2003, 10:42 AM

When I get to the cab part of the restore I am putting mine in the hole on the cab for the fuel filler neck. Like Andy4639, has his done.:p

On Jenna's 71 the antenea is still in the cowl, we don't use it that much we put a satellite radio in the truck. No commercials, and lots of choices.

OhioDan · 05-31-2003, 07:51 AM

Radio Shack sell an antenna that is goes around the inside of your windshield. A friend had one in his truck, and swears it's better than stock. Have to work with it a little to hide it, but it's almost invisible from the outside. My $.02.

slam33 · 05-31-2003, 09:47 AM

I did a hide a way antanna, got it for aviation/boats. Stuck it under the wiper cowl and filled the antanna hole. works great.

cruzn72 · 05-31-2003, 09:00 PM

You can leave the antenea off all together and listen to the music from your engine.

After putting a stall and 4:11 gears in my truck the radio would have been a waste.

05-30-2003, 12:43 AM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	What to do with antenea Should I keep the antenea in its stock position or move it some where else? Show me some pictures of other places to mount it, or convince me to keep it there. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

05-30-2003, 04:14 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Well I didn't want to put a hole in the cowl so I mounted mine on the bedside.

05-30-2003, 07:01 AM	#5
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	windshield antennas Are windshield antennas available for our year trucks ?

05-30-2003, 07:16 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Frenched, Oh NOT suppose to use that word I installed mine behind the passenger door. Works great. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-30-2003, 08:17 AM	#7
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I have mine strapped under the dash on my 68. Works good and is not seen at all. I have it mounted to the back of the cab on my 67 in this picture. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

05-30-2003, 04:20 AM	#3
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	I don't like the stock position, I think I'm going to mount mine where the gas filler neck is supposed to be, when I finally get around to relocating the gas tank...

05-30-2003, 06:54 AM	#4
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	I shaved the stock hole and left the small part of the antenea ununder the cowl, looks good and the radio still works great.

05-30-2003, 10:12 AM	#8
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	dido on the rear windshield antenna! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

05-30-2003, 10:13 AM	#9
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Thanks I think that I'll try to hide it, I don't listen to the radio much anyway, ucually CD's. If I do need the antenea, I could always put it anywhere later. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

05-30-2003, 10:42 AM	#10
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	When I get to the cab part of the restore I am putting mine in the hole on the cab for the fuel filler neck. Like Andy4639, has his done.:p On Jenna's 71 the antenea is still in the cowl, we don't use it that much we put a satellite radio in the truck. No commercials, and lots of choices. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 05-30-2003 at 10:50 AM.

05-31-2003, 07:51 AM	#11
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Radio Shack sell an antenna that is goes around the inside of your windshield. A friend had one in his truck, and swears it's better than stock. Have to work with it a little to hide it, but it's almost invisible from the outside. My $.02. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-31-2003, 09:47 AM	#12
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I did a hide a way antanna, got it for aviation/boats. Stuck it under the wiper cowl and filled the antanna hole. works great. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

05-31-2003, 09:00 PM	#13
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	You can leave the antenea off all together and listen to the music from your engine. After putting a stall and 4:11 gears in my truck the radio would have been a waste. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

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