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Hotrod70C10 · 10-19-2003, 12:48 PM

Alright, I have my antenna hole shaved now and I need somewhere to put an antenna that will be out of sight.
I thought about mounting it under the cowl but, i'm open for sugestions. Thanks

tswore · 10-19-2003, 01:19 PM

instead of using an antenna, you can just get a length of antenna co-ax 4-6 ft long and about a foot from the end you plug in to the radio, strip the outer covering and the braided shield. this will leave just the center conductor and the center conducter covering. then run this length of wire under the dash, trying to keep it as high as possible. this basically makes the antenna coax an antenna. i install stereos for a living and this method works pretty well.

dinnut · 10-19-2003, 01:27 PM

thats a good idea

jef5150 · 10-19-2003, 01:52 PM

go buy a 8" "rubber" antenae from kragens,auto zone,they work fine, just tie rap it under your dash,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,previous post,, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...rubber+antenae

Hotrod70C10 · 10-19-2003, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the replies! tswore, I actually have my old antenna that some little punk broke the mast off of so, I'll just cut into the wire like you are saying. I didn't even think about that! thanks! I love the "free" things lol

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2003, 03:21 PM

And to add to the under dash wire or rubber antenna, if the stations that you like don't come in too well, go to wall mart and get the FM signal booster, and wire it in. It is unseen, and works quite well.

Hotrod70C10 · 10-19-2003, 04:51 PM

Well... just got done test fitting my new console I built last night and put the antenna wire back in after stripping the outside of it off. Thanks again guys for the replies.

70short · 10-20-2003, 04:10 PM

This is A question PLEASE help. How about pulling the body panel foward of the windshield, and mounting an antenna inside that area where the windshield wiper linkage is at. using clamps and mounting it solid, fully extended sideways across there. I hope I explained this good enough. any thoughts????

Hotrod70C10 · 10-20-2003, 04:44 PM

70short, that was what I was thinking about doing at first but I tried what tswore said above and it is working great for me, although I don't really listen to the radio.

SEVEND2 · 10-20-2003, 04:58 PM

replace Windshield with built in Antenna, my 81 has it like that

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2003, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SEVEND2
replace Windshield with built in Antenna, my 81 has it like that

Doubt you'll ever find one like that.

You can place the ant under the cowl panel no problem. If anyone does this, paint it flat black so it won't be seen as easily.

10-19-2003, 12:48 PM	#1
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I have no antenna hole... Where should I put one now? Alright, I have my antenna hole shaved now and I need somewhere to put an antenna that will be out of sight. I thought about mounting it under the cowl but, i'm open for sugestions. Thanks __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-19-2003, 01:27 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats a good idea __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-19-2003, 02:31 PM	#5
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Thanks for the replies! tswore, I actually have my old antenna that some little punk broke the mast off of so, I'll just cut into the wire like you are saying. I didn't even think about that! thanks! I love the "free" things lol __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-19-2003, 04:51 PM	#7
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Well... just got done test fitting my new console I built last night and put the antenna wire back in after stripping the outside of it off. Thanks again guys for the replies. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-20-2003, 04:10 PM	#8
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	This is A question PLEASE help. How about pulling the body panel foward of the windshield, and mounting an antenna inside that area where the windshield wiper linkage is at. using clamps and mounting it solid, fully extended sideways across there. I hope I explained this good enough. any thoughts???? __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-19-2003, 01:19 PM	#2
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	instead of using an antenna, you can just get a length of antenna co-ax 4-6 ft long and about a foot from the end you plug in to the radio, strip the outer covering and the braided shield. this will leave just the center conductor and the center conducter covering. then run this length of wire under the dash, trying to keep it as high as possible. this basically makes the antenna coax an antenna. i install stereos for a living and this method works pretty well.

10-19-2003, 01:52 PM	#4
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	go buy a 8" "rubber" antenae from kragens,auto zone,they work fine, just tie rap it under your dash,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,previous post,, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...rubber+antenae

10-19-2003, 03:21 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And to add to the under dash wire or rubber antenna, if the stations that you like don't come in too well, go to wall mart and get the FM signal booster, and wire it in. It is unseen, and works quite well.

10-20-2003, 04:44 PM	#9
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	70short, that was what I was thinking about doing at first but I tried what tswore said above and it is working great for me, although I don't really listen to the radio. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-20-2003, 04:58 PM	#10
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	replace Windshield with built in Antenna, my 81 has it like that __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~



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