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Baggerjohn · 01-13-2012, 12:47 AM

I want to install a cb radio in my 67 C-10. Is there anyway of hiding or at least low profiling the antenna so it doesn't show? I appreciate any help you can provide.Thanks

Andy4639 · 01-13-2012, 04:58 AM

If memory serves me correctlely they had a radio/CB antenna. Just put it on the truck like the regular one.

Beat68CST · 01-13-2012, 05:01 AM

Mount it in the corner of your bed, I have an old one that's about the same height as the cab. It's the same height as the cab, roughly, and it's an old RVC... I think

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-13-2012, 08:12 AM

If you want to hide it, a magnet mount works best -- it sticks any where you set it and you can pull it off when parked. There also was a type of CB/AM/FM antenna that could drop into a 1" hole in the cowl panel. Both these types are not high performance however, the combo type being worse.
I used to run a 1/4 wave [107"-109"] whip antenna on my '67 Sub. It was cut into the passenger side rear, outside of the spare tire well. Nowadays, purists would shudder at the thought. On my '68 Stepside, I popped a 1" hole thru the rear of the drivers side rear fender. The spring mount was just forward of the "lollypop"-type taillight. That rig got out the best. People didn't believe I was running barefoot.
I was even thinking of running Twin Truckers on the mirrors on my '71 Jimmy, but the experts say the antennas should be 9' apart.

01-13-2012, 12:47 AM	#1
Baggerjohn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bullhead City, AZ Posts: 60	CB antenae help I want to install a cb radio in my 67 C-10. Is there anyway of hiding or at least low profiling the antenna so it doesn't show? I appreciate any help you can provide.Thanks __________________ "Arrive, Raise Hell, Create Confusion, Leave".

01-13-2012, 04:58 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: CB antenae help If memory serves me correctlely they had a radio/CB antenna. Just put it on the truck like the regular one. __________________ 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.

01-13-2012, 05:01 AM	#3
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: CB antenae help Mount it in the corner of your bed, I have an old one that's about the same height as the cab. It's the same height as the cab, roughly, and it's an old RVC... I think

01-13-2012, 08:12 AM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: CB antenae help If you want to hide it, a magnet mount works best -- it sticks any where you set it and you can pull it off when parked. There also was a type of CB/AM/FM antenna that could drop into a 1" hole in the cowl panel. Both these types are not high performance however, the combo type being worse. I used to run a 1/4 wave [107"-109"] whip antenna on my '67 Sub. It was cut into the passenger side rear, outside of the spare tire well. Nowadays, purists would shudder at the thought. On my '68 Stepside, I popped a 1" hole thru the rear of the drivers side rear fender. The spring mount was just forward of the "lollypop"-type taillight. That rig got out the best. People didn't believe I was running barefoot. I was even thinking of running Twin Truckers on the mirrors on my '71 Jimmy, but the experts say the antennas should be 9' apart. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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