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hgs_notes · 05-26-2005, 12:02 AM

Its time to put my antenna back on, but I'm not sure I want to use the original style. They get bent and broke off too easily. The little black plastic/rubber ones don't look that good either. Anyone ever heard of one that can either be hidden or put on a window like a decal. Just something that doesn't stick out. I think installing a retractable one would be neat, but a pain in the rear.

Any ideas that you've seen on other trucks, etc.

Thanks,
HG

longnlow72 · 05-26-2005, 12:05 AM

i have a hidden one under that dash, reception is ok but i didnt listen to the radio much anyways just cd's

farside847 · 05-26-2005, 10:54 AM

I put a $12.99 retractable in my truck. Looks good, and I can put it down to go through the car wash. I did have to drill a hole down into the firewall to make room for it. But it is in the stock location.

Dick Dale · 05-26-2005, 10:57 AM

farside847, can you post pictures of that antenna and tell us where you got it?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-26-2005, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longnlow72

i have a hidden one under that dash, reception is ok but i didnt listen to the radio much anyways just cd's

I put mine behind the seat. My rececption is ok as well, but I listen to cds 95% of the time anyway.

farside847 · 05-26-2005, 11:24 AM

Dont really have the greatest pic of it, but this is what I had on my hard drive. It is just a cheapo off the shelf jobber from my local PepBoys.

**pjmoreland** · 05-26-2005, 03:31 PM

The bummer about those aftermarket antennas is that the chrome dome-shaped piece that covers up the plastic base ends up rusting after a couple of years.

HuggerCST · 05-26-2005, 03:51 PM

Here's one from a fullsize '91 chevy van.

hgs_notes · 05-26-2005, 04:29 PM

I've found some hidden antennas available, some with power amplifiers, some without. If any of you guys are using these, I'd like to know how your reception is and where it was mounted.

heres one: ECS Hylites

I was thinking about mounting it behind the grill. There is a lot of room and the insert is plastic, so the reception should be ok.

HG

05-26-2005, 12:02 AM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Radio antenna options Its time to put my antenna back on, but I'm not sure I want to use the original style. They get bent and broke off too easily. The little black plastic/rubber ones don't look that good either. Anyone ever heard of one that can either be hidden or put on a window like a decal. Just something that doesn't stick out. I think installing a retractable one would be neat, but a pain in the rear. Any ideas that you've seen on other trucks, etc. Thanks, HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-26-2005, 12:05 AM	#2
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i have a hidden one under that dash, reception is ok but i didnt listen to the radio much anyways just cd's __________________ 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...

05-26-2005, 10:54 AM	#3
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I put a $12.99 retractable in my truck. Looks good, and I can put it down to go through the car wash. I did have to drill a hole down into the firewall to make room for it. But it is in the stock location. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-26-2005, 10:57 AM	#4
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	farside847, can you post pictures of that antenna and tell us where you got it? __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638

05-26-2005, 11:24 AM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Dont really have the greatest pic of it, but this is what I had on my hard drive. It is just a cheapo off the shelf jobber from my local PepBoys. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-26-2005, 03:31 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,791	The bummer about those aftermarket antennas is that the chrome dome-shaped piece that covers up the plastic base ends up rusting after a couple of years.

05-26-2005, 03:51 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Here's one from a fullsize '91 chevy van. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-26-2005, 04:29 PM	#9
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	I've found some hidden antennas available, some with power amplifiers, some without. If any of you guys are using these, I'd like to know how your reception is and where it was mounted. heres one: ECS Hylites I was thinking about mounting it behind the grill. There is a lot of room and the insert is plastic, so the reception should be ok. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

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