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treefrog · 08-17-2002, 04:50 PM

With Russ' help, I got the knobs. Now - is it possible to get the original style antenna out without removing the cowl? ALso, is there an antenna you would recommend that would work well, or do I have to replace with the same style.

I know I am posting a bit, but I'm new at this (rebuilding) and trying to get an education. Any input greatly appreciated. TF

chevy2racr · 08-17-2002, 04:58 PM

I think u gotta remov the cowl, but there a many types of universal antenas

photoglg · 08-17-2002, 05:24 PM

Is the hole in the crowl factory? If so when it is 1 1/8" with a notch and most replacement antenna's are 1". This will give you problem when mounting. I ended up having to buy the factory replacement one. They are expensive about $45.00

BUXMAN66 · 08-17-2002, 10:07 PM

i also had seen like w/ gmcpauls that the factory antenna's were $40 bucks or so.i went to auto zone and got a chromed universal antenna w/ cable and hdwre. for less than $6 bucks. looks as good as factory,(excuse me restorers),for much less.and no it's not necessary to take off the cowl panel.base of the antenna has 2 "ducks feet" that you slip down into the hole and they automatically camber out once inside the hole.slide down the chrome bezel over the black metal base and done.well besides feeding down the cable end through the hole first,and along your gap in the fender and firewall and into the engine compartment.this obviously,is done first.i ran my cable end in w/my wire to my heater motor,already has a firewall plug to pass the blower motor wire through at.g'luck!

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-18-2002, 12:53 AM

Treefrog I've got your stuff boxed up and ready to go out,seeing you were gonna be gone for 2 weeks I held on to it so it would'nt be laying around in the yard or steps for some one to walk off with I'll send out Mon.

toolman70 · 08-18-2002, 07:30 AM

My original antenna got snapped off while my kids were playing ball. One of them missed the ball and OOPS.

I replaced it with an after market one but it does'nt fit as good.Stay with original style if you can

08-17-2002, 04:50 PM	#1
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	Antenna With Russ' help, I got the knobs. Now - is it possible to get the original style antenna out without removing the cowl? ALso, is there an antenna you would recommend that would work well, or do I have to replace with the same style. I know I am posting a bit, but I'm new at this (rebuilding) and trying to get an education. Any input greatly appreciated. TF

08-17-2002, 04:58 PM	#2
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I think u gotta remov the cowl, but there a many types of universal antenas __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

08-17-2002, 05:24 PM	#3
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	Is the hole in the crowl factory? If so when it is 1 1/8" with a notch and most replacement antenna's are 1". This will give you problem when mounting. I ended up having to buy the factory replacement one. They are expensive about $45.00 __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

08-17-2002, 10:07 PM	#4
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	i also had seen like w/ gmcpauls that the factory antenna's were $40 bucks or so.i went to auto zone and got a chromed universal antenna w/ cable and hdwre. for less than $6 bucks. looks as good as factory,(excuse me restorers),for much less.and no it's not necessary to take off the cowl panel.base of the antenna has 2 "ducks feet" that you slip down into the hole and they automatically camber out once inside the hole.slide down the chrome bezel over the black metal base and done.well besides feeding down the cable end through the hole first,and along your gap in the fender and firewall and into the engine compartment.this obviously,is done first.i ran my cable end in w/my wire to my heater motor,already has a firewall plug to pass the blower motor wire through at.g'luck! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

08-18-2002, 12:53 AM	#5
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	your parts Treefrog I've got your stuff boxed up and ready to go out,seeing you were gonna be gone for 2 weeks I held on to it so it would'nt be laying around in the yard or steps for some one to walk off with I'll send out Mon. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-18-2002, 07:30 AM	#6
toolman70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 18	My original antenna got snapped off while my kids were playing ball. One of them missed the ball and OOPS. I replaced it with an after market one but it does'nt fit as good.Stay with original style if you can __________________ 1970 CST20

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