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2nd project for the weekend: Frenched antenna (pics)
Completed the second fab project for the weekend, did a frenched antenna on the drivers side of the cab. Used 1 1/2" pipe for the tube. Took about 6 hours total including a little body filler. It's not completely done yet, it still needs a little filler in one spot, then more filler primer. I really like these, and was not sure how it would look on my truck, but I like the outcome
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Glock...That looks great. I think I want to do the same mod for my 71' because it is one of those with a "no hole cowl". Wish I knew how to weld.
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Lookin good there,looks like u r gainning on on your project.
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drain hole?
Couldn't tell in your pics if you put a drain hose in the bottom. I highly reccomend it.
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![]() Look at the second picture, you can see the light black vacuum cap on the drain nipple, right in front of the antenna. I was leak testing the welds in that pic. FRENCHBLUE72 - That was one of the first things I did. There will be (top to bottom): Factory A/C vent, JVC deck, Vintage Air controler, and billet pull-out cup holders on either side. Haven't decided where to put the ignition yet.
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Alex, check with General Air. They have some Saturady classes on MIG welding somewhere around the metro area. I don't have their schedule here at home, but they do MIG and TIG classes every few months. Call them or stop by one of their stores to get a schedule. I think they are only $50 per day. There is a one day "basic" class, and a one day "advanced" class two Saturdays later. They are well worth the $$$!!
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Look's damn good I see you shaved the center dash item's also ....
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I have always been a fan of frenched accessories.Looks real good.
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You scare me.
Too much talent, and I don't think I have any. You Remind me of Randy70C10. He told me once I experimented with the welder. He now welds everything awesome. Kerry
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Where did you get the power antenna set-up from? I've been thinking of doing this myself, but really haven't looked into kits yet.
Thanks
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I got it at AutoZone. I think it was $39.99. Works nicely, a little loud, but then again I have never heard another one to compare it too.
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I frenched one into my truck, make that I paid my dad's body man to do it. I really like it. I had a picture but now I can't find it. It is alot of work but it is well worth it.
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I like the shaved bed stake holes, shaved mirrors, and things like that. But I think this is just the coolest thing to do to the exterior
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Here's mine.
Here's a picture of mine before being filled and primed.
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Is that on the back corner of the cab? If so, that is a cool spot!!
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The po of my truck TRIED this mod but the antenna never worked and when i pulled the cab off i noticed that it was causing water damage and the guy who was doing the body work on my cab sudjested i plug the hole and go with a winshield antenna. He said they work great and look even cleaner ..... i hope he's right. Anyone has any experience with these type antenas?
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I will have to get 67 chev to get the pics of his posted. the guy that did his did a very nice job. greyhound steve- you are talking about the antena that is two lines going up the windshield and then across? I am going with one that runs inside the dash so that nothing is seen.
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Ah-ha, gotcha! I like it, looks great!
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