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**Already Gone** · 06-12-2013, 09:52 PM

Okay, the antenna on my truck is pooched. So I'm wondering if anyone knows if reproductions are available or if I got one of a parts truck and being 40+ tears old would it work well. I guess I'm looking for experience and suggestions.
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bobs409 · 06-13-2013, 07:23 AM

Repro's are available, I got one for my wrecker project but can't offer anything on quality as it's still in the sealed pack.

I think I got it a Classicparts.

Lee H · 06-13-2013, 10:04 AM

I got a replacement from Brothers, I got the one with a solid SS shaft, good quality, looks good on. Would buy it again.
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*Mister-B* · 06-13-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

I got a replacement from Brothers, I got the one with a solid SS shaft, good quality, looks good on. Would buy it again.
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That's the kind I have too. I'm yet to find a used one that is worth installing. They're usually broken, hay bailed, or after market. Better to just buy a new solid mast one
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**MidLifer** · 06-13-2013, 11:46 AM

I bought a telescoping one from LMC. Works great and looks original.

Lou Boffa · 06-13-2013, 01:07 PM

Depends on where you live. The telescoping ones get used for things other than reception! I had this problem in an area of S Dallas too.

http://articles.philly.com/1997-09-0...ts-crack-smoke.

Got a solid shaft one from Brother's. Works good.

*Mister-B* · 06-13-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa

Depends on where you live. The telescoping ones get used for things other than reception! I had this problem in an area of S Dallas too.

http://articles.philly.com/1997-09-0...ts-crack-smoke.

Got a solid shaft one from Brother's. Works good.

Wow, as though those telescoping antennas weren't already doomed from every low hanging branch or 300 lb woman with large purse squeezing between vehicles at WalMart, now they're being broken off to be used as pipes for crack addicts. I'm so glad I replaced my broken antenna with a solid mast, even though it isn't technically correct for my truck. After all, a snapped off mast isn't correct either...
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**MidLifer** · 06-13-2013, 01:45 PM

Ha! I live near Philly (near Camden NJ too) and haven't had that problem! The article was from 1997, so maybe they've moved on to better pipes by now. Then again, I don't tend to leave my truck (or myself) in neighborhoods where crack addicts hang out.

72CampSpecial · 06-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Not trying to thread jack.. but i was just looking up antenna post and low and behold here is a current one..

water is getting in to may cab where the antenna wire comes through.. how is everyone sealing this up?

**MidLifer** · 06-13-2013, 03:03 PM

I used latex caulk. The kind you use on a bathtub.

Don Quixote · 06-15-2013, 10:54 PM

I don't frequent the crack addict neighborhoods but they will come out to you. That said, I have also heard the Brother's antenna works well and my store bought one works great as long as I am parked in front of the transmitter.

06-12-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	1972 Antenna Question Okay, the antenna on my truck is pooched. So I'm wondering if anyone knows if reproductions are available or if I got one of a parts truck and being 40+ tears old would it work well. I guess I'm looking for experience and suggestions. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-13-2013, 07:23 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: 1972 Antenna Question Repro's are available, I got one for my wrecker project but can't offer anything on quality as it's still in the sealed pack. I think I got it a Classicparts. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-13-2013, 10:04 AM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: 1972 Antenna Question I got a replacement from Brothers, I got the one with a solid SS shaft, good quality, looks good on. Would buy it again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

06-13-2013, 11:46 AM	#5
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: 1972 Antenna Question I bought a telescoping one from LMC. Works great and looks original.

06-13-2013, 01:07 PM	#6
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 1972 Antenna Question Depends on where you live. The telescoping ones get used for things other than reception! I had this problem in an area of S Dallas too. http://articles.philly.com/1997-09-0...ts-crack-smoke. Got a solid shaft one from Brother's. Works good. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

06-13-2013, 01:45 PM	#8
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: 1972 Antenna Question Ha! I live near Philly (near Camden NJ too) and haven't had that problem! The article was from 1997, so maybe they've moved on to better pipes by now. Then again, I don't tend to leave my truck (or myself) in neighborhoods where crack addicts hang out.

06-13-2013, 02:25 PM	#9
72CampSpecial Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 133	Re: 1972 Antenna Question Not trying to thread jack.. but i was just looking up antenna post and low and behold here is a current one.. water is getting in to may cab where the antenna wire comes through.. how is everyone sealing this up?

06-13-2013, 03:03 PM	#10
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: 1972 Antenna Question I used latex caulk. The kind you use on a bathtub.

06-15-2013, 10:54 PM	#11
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: 1972 Antenna Question I don't frequent the crack addict neighborhoods but they will come out to you. That said, I have also heard the Brother's antenna works well and my store bought one works great as long as I am parked in front of the transmitter. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

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