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flatblack67c-10 · 12-17-2004, 01:11 AM

I shaved the anteanna on my 67 truck recently, and need some suggestions on how to hide the anteanna and still get good reception. I've tried to solder a wire on the anteanna base, and ground it to the firewall, but it barely picks up any stations. Is there any way to hide the anteanna in the cab, and still pick up decent? the radio had great reception utill i shaved the anteanna

. Money is tight, so cheaper is better

any help would be greatly appreciated, thanx,
Johnny

68w/sbc406 · 12-17-2004, 01:20 AM

people were talking about one of those aftermarket antennas that fold up and down, and they stick them to the underside of the dash so there is no visible antenna but you still get good reception. maybe one of them can chime in

longnlow72 · 12-17-2004, 01:33 AM

i might be able to tell you in a month or so when i do mine

2low72 · 12-17-2004, 02:10 AM

I bought an antenna for 5 to 7 dollars at an autoparts store and right now it's lying on the floor under the seat. My reception is pretty good! I'm going to mount it somewhere just don't know where yet. I had a frenched antenna spot where the gas filler was, but couldn't get tit to stop leaking so I shaved that also.

Brainchild · 12-17-2004, 02:20 AM

I found this the other day,and thought I'd give it a shot on my 49,so I won't have to drill a hole for it.Maybe it will do the job.I haven't tried it,and know nothing about it,other than I like the idea of a hidden antenna

http://www.chevelle.danchuk.com/04_0...sound_hid.html

68LSS1 · 12-17-2004, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

I found this the other day,and thought I'd give it a shot on my 49,so I won't have to drill a hole for it.Maybe it will do the job.I haven't tried it,and know nothing about it,other than I like the idea of a hidden antenna

http://www.chevelle.danchuk.com/04_0...sound_hid.html

That looks OK but they recommend that you mount it at the inside top of the windsheild. That's OK if you have a car and a headliner. There are others that are meant to go behind the dash. I've heard they work pretty good for FM but not as good as a regular antenna and that the AM sucks.

Longhorn Man · 12-17-2004, 05:52 AM

Pull the cowl panel and mount the ant underneath it horizontally.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-17-2004, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Pull the cowl panel and mount the ant underneath it horizontally.

I HAVE SEEN IT DONE THIS WAY, I HAVE ALSO SEEN IT RUN IN FRONT OF
THE RAD SUPPORT MOUNTED AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR.

jeffnstef · 12-17-2004, 06:36 AM

Get Sirius !

frogsmakr · 12-17-2004, 09:01 AM

I think autoloc has something.......check out their site.

68C15 · 12-17-2004, 10:26 AM

get some cool loud pipes so you wont want to hear a radio.
a cheap fix would be like you tried but this is how I believe it should be done. the center conductor should be un-grounded (this is where the radio waves come in) & the outter wire (shield) should be grounded (this is to eliminated any unwanted interference).

krazy_texan · 12-17-2004, 02:55 PM

somewhere i have seen one that is a sticker that fixes around the edge of the windshield, kinda like the later model trucks where it was in the windshield but this was for a universal application.

454_72_4X4 · 12-17-2004, 03:19 PM

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somewhere i have seen one that is a sticker that fixes around the edge of the windshield, kinda like the later model trucks where it was in the windshield but this was for a universal application.

I had one of those kind years ago. Got it from good ol JC Whitney!
Can't really remember how good it worked though.
It's like a piece of scotch tape with one small single wire in it.

RON WOODGEARD · 12-17-2004, 08:24 PM

I just did the same thing, I bought a Powered ant. on E-bay,( a couple of months ago) I posted about it here and on M.O.T. forgot the specifics on it but do a search.. ( if I remember I can check my PayPal acct. to see whom I payed for it) $30. some, and it goes to the battery for power, I live in a rural area, I received no stations without an ant. and only three with my stock one in it's stock location.. Now I get a lot, and they're clear.

I played with the positioning and found above the windshield behind the Visors worked the best for me....

12-17-2004, 01:11 AM	#1
flatblack67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dover, AR Posts: 120	anteanna question I shaved the anteanna on my 67 truck recently, and need some suggestions on how to hide the anteanna and still get good reception. I've tried to solder a wire on the anteanna base, and ground it to the firewall, but it barely picks up any stations. Is there any way to hide the anteanna in the cab, and still pick up decent? the radio had great reception utill i shaved the anteanna . Money is tight, so cheaper is better any help would be greatly appreciated, thanx, Johnny __________________ was 67 chevy swb fleet now muticolored 69 step, 350/350, 3.73 posi, converted to 5 lug, torq thrust II 17x8 front 17x9.5 rear, factory air cab, fuel cell. future plans: shaved wiper cowl, shave stake pockets, phantom grille, and silver paint... 68 camaro ss396 project 54 f*rd project truck

12-17-2004, 01:20 AM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	people were talking about one of those aftermarket antennas that fold up and down, and they stick them to the underside of the dash so there is no visible antenna but you still get good reception. maybe one of them can chime in __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

12-17-2004, 01:33 AM	#3
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i might be able to tell you in a month or so when i do mine __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-17-2004, 02:10 AM	#4
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	I bought an antenna for 5 to 7 dollars at an autoparts store and right now it's lying on the floor under the seat. My reception is pretty good! I'm going to mount it somewhere just don't know where yet. I had a frenched antenna spot where the gas filler was, but couldn't get tit to stop leaking so I shaved that also. __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

12-17-2004, 02:20 AM	#5
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I found this the other day,and thought I'd give it a shot on my 49,so I won't have to drill a hole for it.Maybe it will do the job.I haven't tried it,and know nothing about it,other than I like the idea of a hidden antenna http://www.chevelle.danchuk.com/04_0...sound_hid.html __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-17-2004, 05:52 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Pull the cowl panel and mount the ant underneath it horizontally.

12-17-2004, 06:36 AM	#9
jeffnstef Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 64	Get Sirius !

12-17-2004, 09:01 AM	#10
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	I think autoloc has something.......check out their site.

12-17-2004, 10:26 AM	#11
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	get some cool loud pipes so you wont want to hear a radio. a cheap fix would be like you tried but this is how I believe it should be done. the center conductor should be un-grounded (this is where the radio waves come in) & the outter wire (shield) should be grounded (this is to eliminated any unwanted interference). __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

12-17-2004, 02:55 PM	#12
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	somewhere i have seen one that is a sticker that fixes around the edge of the windshield, kinda like the later model trucks where it was in the windshield but this was for a universal application. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-17-2004, 08:24 PM	#14
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I just did the same thing, I bought a Powered ant. on E-bay,( a couple of months ago) I posted about it here and on M.O.T. forgot the specifics on it but do a search.. ( if I remember I can check my PayPal acct. to see whom I payed for it) $30. some, and it goes to the battery for power, I live in a rural area, I received no stations without an ant. and only three with my stock one in it's stock location.. Now I get a lot, and they're clear. I played with the positioning and found above the windshield behind the Visors worked the best for me....



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