Anyone using a hidden antenna that works well - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mocwon · 12-24-2003, 06:22 PM

I plan on welding up the antenna hole in the cowl panel for a cleaner look. Does anyone have experience with a "hidden" antenna that works well?

Tuck · 12-24-2003, 06:44 PM

I have one. I welded up the antenea hole and drilled a nice hole in the back panel and ran the wire thru it. I will post a picture.

I got mine at a hotrod show. The bad thing about it it doent work well behind metal. I put mine low on the rear glass and havent had a problem. I think I paid 30 bucks for it.

Tuck · 12-24-2003, 06:54 PM

here is a picture. Also this antenea runs of 12 volts.

PanelDeland · 12-24-2003, 07:10 PM

Most Panels didn't come with a radio so no antenna was installed.I didn't want to drill the cowl so I tried it under the dash mounted crossways and tucked up where you can't see it.It is just a plain old cheapie parts store antenna but it works well.Don't let it touch metal except for the mounting.I braced the whip end with a mount drilled and fitted with a grommet for it to fit thru.

junkyardjohn · 12-24-2003, 10:20 PM

I'VE USED THE CHEAPIE $4.99 ANNTENAS UNDER DASHES ALSO. I JUST GROUNDED THE BASE & INSULATED THE MAST BY WRAPPING IT WITH DUCT TAPE. WORKED LIKE A CHARM. JOHN

D-Money · 12-24-2003, 11:21 PM

I have seen one that is mounted under the hood. It is screwed in on the side of the inner fender or side of the engine compartment and the head of the antenna pops through the radiator support. That seemed to work perfect.

jef5150 · 12-24-2003, 11:42 PM

radioshack sells those 8" flexible antenaes,,,,,,those work great.....................jeff

Andy4639 · 12-25-2003, 09:15 AM

I had mine frenched in the side of the cab. Does it count for being hid? I have seen this done also with a small antenea that just let's the top stick through the opening.

slam33 · 12-25-2003, 10:58 AM

I use one they sell for boats and planes, got it on Ebay about 3yrs ago for $5. I siliconed it place under the cowl down in the wiper arm valley and painted it to match. You never see it and works great with my system.

12-24-2003, 06:22 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Anyone using a hidden antenna that works well I plan on welding up the antenna hole in the cowl panel for a cleaner look. Does anyone have experience with a "hidden" antenna that works well? __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

12-24-2003, 07:10 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Most Panels didn't come with a radio so no antenna was installed.I didn't want to drill the cowl so I tried it under the dash mounted crossways and tucked up where you can't see it.It is just a plain old cheapie parts store antenna but it works well.Don't let it touch metal except for the mounting.I braced the whip end with a mount drilled and fitted with a grommet for it to fit thru. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-24-2003, 10:20 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I'VE USED THE CHEAPIE $4.99 ANNTENAS UNDER DASHES ALSO. I JUST GROUNDED THE BASE & INSULATED THE MAST BY WRAPPING IT WITH DUCT TAPE. WORKED LIKE A CHARM. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-24-2003, 11:21 PM	#6
D-Money Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CA Posts: 315	I have seen one that is mounted under the hood. It is screwed in on the side of the inner fender or side of the engine compartment and the head of the antenna pops through the radiator support. That seemed to work perfect. __________________ 1969 Chevy SB Truck under construction hopefully will be done early next year! Will be posting pics soon.

12-25-2003, 09:15 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Does this count I had mine frenched in the side of the cab. Does it count for being hid? I have seen this done also with a small antenea that just let's the top stick through the opening. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-24-2003, 06:44 PM	#2
Tuck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: pell city,AL Posts: 263	I have one. I welded up the antenea hole and drilled a nice hole in the back panel and ran the wire thru it. I will post a picture. I got mine at a hotrod show. The bad thing about it it doent work well behind metal. I put mine low on the rear glass and havent had a problem. I think I paid 30 bucks for it.

12-24-2003, 06:54 PM	#3
Tuck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: pell city,AL Posts: 263	here is a picture. Also this antenea runs of 12 volts.

12-24-2003, 11:42 PM	#7
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	radioshack sells those 8" flexible antenaes,,,,,,those work great.....................jeff

12-25-2003, 10:58 AM	#9
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I use one they sell for boats and planes, got it on Ebay about 3yrs ago for $5. I siliconed it place under the cowl down in the wiper arm valley and painted it to match. You never see it and works great with my system. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>



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