Antenna to mount on fender tricks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MM in NM · 07-17-2005, 07:03 PM

Right now my 79 has a windshield antenna but it has a crack so I'm going to have to replace it sooner or later. The fenders I'm going to use on the refresh of this truck has a crude cutout. My previous expierence with these fender mounted antennas always comes out that there isn't a lot of room there plus it seems that any aftermarket (universal) antenna just isn't able to remain exactly upright and thus, looks half arse.. I'm either going to have to french a new mount to the fender while I have it off or find an antenna that's made for the job.

Any of you guys have any tricks?

hotrodhomi · 07-18-2005, 09:14 AM

Patch the hole and use the window antenna. It will look better.

Lynx · 07-18-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Patch the hole and use the window antenna. It will look better.

Agreed

hobbz · 07-18-2005, 07:31 PM

deff use the window antenna, i just priced one for my truck w/antenna in it for 207 installed. couldn't be that much more in your area

Lynx · 07-18-2005, 10:04 PM

When i got my window replaced on my old truck the window with the antena in it was cheaper!

full foot notch · 07-18-2005, 10:37 PM

why not use one of the hidden powered antennas that you can put under the dash, no holes and a cheapers front windsheild

full foot notch · 07-18-2005, 10:38 PM

i would also say that my 77 has the original windsheild with the antenna part built in, but i dont think it would be financially feasable to pull it and ship it

75sierraclassic · 07-19-2005, 08:43 AM

hey full foot notch,
what is this power antenna that you are talking about and where do you get one? I have the antenna in my window and am unhappy with my reception.

bodydropped · 07-19-2005, 01:46 PM

u can call a audio shop and by a hidden antenna like they use for the tv tuners there very powerful and get good reception

79gmcc15 · 07-19-2005, 04:35 PM

mabe something like this http://www.antennaworld.com/eshop/De...ls&WCE=AW-276E

07-17-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
MM in NM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 25	Antenna to mount on fender tricks? Right now my 79 has a windshield antenna but it has a crack so I'm going to have to replace it sooner or later. The fenders I'm going to use on the refresh of this truck has a crude cutout. My previous expierence with these fender mounted antennas always comes out that there isn't a lot of room there plus it seems that any aftermarket (universal) antenna just isn't able to remain exactly upright and thus, looks half arse.. I'm either going to have to french a new mount to the fender while I have it off or find an antenna that's made for the job. Any of you guys have any tricks? Attached Images

07-18-2005, 07:31 PM	#4
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	deff use the window antenna, i just priced one for my truck w/antenna in it for 207 installed. couldn't be that much more in your area __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

07-18-2005, 10:04 PM	#5
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	When i got my window replaced on my old truck the window with the antena in it was cheaper! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

07-19-2005, 01:46 PM	#9
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	u can call a audio shop and by a hidden antenna like they use for the tv tuners there very powerful and get good reception __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

07-19-2005, 04:35 PM	#10
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	mabe something like this http://www.antennaworld.com/eshop/De...ls&WCE=AW-276E __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

07-18-2005, 09:14 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Patch the hole and use the window antenna. It will look better.

07-18-2005, 10:37 PM	#6
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	why not use one of the hidden powered antennas that you can put under the dash, no holes and a cheapers front windsheild

07-18-2005, 10:38 PM	#7
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	i would also say that my 77 has the original windsheild with the antenna part built in, but i dont think it would be financially feasable to pull it and ship it

07-19-2005, 08:43 AM	#8
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	hey full foot notch, what is this power antenna that you are talking about and where do you get one? I have the antenna in my window and am unhappy with my reception.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.