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Sicklajoie · 02-21-2016, 10:43 AM

Right now with my antenna, no matter how I mount it, it angles 20 degrees inward. Does anyone sell a bezel so that the antenna sits perfectly upright? Or do I have to be on the lookout for an NOS piece?
Thanks.

**LockDoc** · 02-21-2016, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Right now with my antenna, no matter how I mount it, it angles 20 degrees inward. Does anyone sell a bezel so that the antenna sits perfectly upright? Or do I have to be on the lookout for an NOS piece?
Thanks.

If it is a stock antenna it should be adjustable. There will be a half moon shaped piece inside the cowl that you can rotate to adjust the angle.

LockDoc

**FirstOwner69** · 02-21-2016, 12:59 PM

Does your SPID have a radio listed? The reason I ask is that pictures in your "progression"/build thread seem show the antenna hole in the cowl too close to the hood. That could indicate that a radio was added later or that the cowl was replaced. I don't think there is enough latitude of adjustment in a factory antenna to get it vertical in that location. It might help to post a close-up picture.

Sicklajoie · 02-21-2016, 01:42 PM

I'm pretty sure it's the bezel itself. There should be one that's got less of an angle on the bottom, correct?

67 chevelle · 02-21-2016, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Does your SPID have a radio listed? The reason I ask is that pictures in your "progression"/build thread seem show the antenna hole in the cowl too close to the hood. That could indicate that a radio was added later or that the cowl was replaced. I don't think there is enough latitude of adjustment in a factory antenna to get it vertical in that location. It might help to post a close-up picture.

Yeah thats not the stock location

**FirstOwner69** · 02-21-2016, 01:58 PM

Your antenna appears factory correct. The location is not. Here's a picture of mine showing where GM put them.

**Classic Bowties** · 02-21-2016, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

If it is a stock antenna it should be adjustable. There will be a half moon shaped piece inside the cowl that you can rotate to adjust the angle.

LockDoc

Leon, you may be thinking of a universal mount type antenna with the adjustable base and that half moon piece. Given their design, the factory OE and OE style reproduction antennas are NOT adjustable if mounted correctly in the factory location. There is a locating lug at the base of the chrome bezel that matches the indexing notch in the cowl, once you tighten the upper nut onto the threads of the antenna body everything pulls tight together, see below pictures. Mel

Sicklajoie · 02-21-2016, 05:10 PM

Ok, thanks for the replies..

Sicklajoie · 02-21-2016, 07:59 PM

I dug up some old photos of my truck, and the antenna's in the same spot, but it's definitely got a different bezel so that it's upright.

**special-K** · 02-22-2016, 10:20 AM

Looks like someone added the aftermarket (or OEM from other vehicle) antenna , then later on it was replaced with original truck antenna, either when painted or because it broke.

Sicklajoie · 02-22-2016, 01:58 PM

Ok. Thanks again everyone.

02-21-2016, 10:43 AM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Antenna question. Right now with my antenna, no matter how I mount it, it angles 20 degrees inward. Does anyone sell a bezel so that the antenna sits perfectly upright? Or do I have to be on the lookout for an NOS piece? Thanks. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-21-2016, 12:59 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: Antenna question. Does your SPID have a radio listed? The reason I ask is that pictures in your "progression"/build thread seem show the antenna hole in the cowl too close to the hood. That could indicate that a radio was added later or that the cowl was replaced. I don't think there is enough latitude of adjustment in a factory antenna to get it vertical in that location. It might help to post a close-up picture.

02-21-2016, 01:42 PM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Antenna question. I'm pretty sure it's the bezel itself. There should be one that's got less of an angle on the bottom, correct? Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-21-2016, 01:58 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: Antenna question. Your antenna appears factory correct. The location is not. Here's a picture of mine showing where GM put them. Attached Images

02-21-2016, 05:10 PM	#8
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Antenna question. Ok, thanks for the replies.. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-21-2016, 07:59 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Antenna question. I dug up some old photos of my truck, and the antenna's in the same spot, but it's definitely got a different bezel so that it's upright. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-22-2016, 10:20 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Antenna question. Looks like someone added the aftermarket (or OEM from other vehicle) antenna , then later on it was replaced with original truck antenna, either when painted or because it broke. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-22-2016, 01:58 PM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Antenna question. Ok. Thanks again everyone. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

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