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glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 08:45 PM

Completed the second fab project for the weekend, did a frenched antenna on the drivers side of the cab. Used 1 1/2" pipe for the tube. Took about 6 hours total including a little body filler. It's not completely done yet, it still needs a little filler in one spot, then more filler primer. I really like these, and was not sure how it would look on my truck, but I like the outcome

ChevyDude · 11-20-2004, 08:55 PM

Glock...That looks great. I think I want to do the same mod for my 71' because it is one of those with a "no hole cowl". Wish I knew how to weld.

kaycee · 11-20-2004, 09:10 PM

Lookin good there,looks like u r gainning on on your project.

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 09:11 PM

Alex, check with General Air. They have some Saturady classes on MIG welding somewhere around the metro area. I don't have their schedule here at home, but they do MIG and TIG classes every few months. Call them or stop by one of their stores to get a schedule. I think they are only $50 per day. There is a one day "basic" class, and a one day "advanced" class two Saturdays later. They are well worth the $$$!!

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kaycee

Lookin good there,looks like u r gainning on on your project.

Getting there for sure! I think as soon as I get the mods done to the cab, I'm gonna set it on the frame and start assembling the rest of the parts so I can start the rest of the body work.

**lolife99** · 11-20-2004, 09:34 PM

Couldn't tell in your pics if you put a drain hose in the bottom. I highly reccomend it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2004, 10:03 PM

Look's damn good I see you shaved the center dash item's also ....

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Couldn't tell in your pics if you put a drain hose in the bottom. I highly reccomend it.

Yeah, I remembered that, almost too late though

Look at the second picture, you can see the light black vacuum cap on the drain nipple, right in front of the antenna. I was leak testing the welds in that pic.

FRENCHBLUE72 - That was one of the first things I did. There will be (top to bottom): Factory A/C vent, JVC deck, Vintage Air controler, and billet pull-out cup holders on either side. Haven't decided where to put the ignition yet.

Brainchild · 11-20-2004, 10:11 PM

I have always been a fan of frenched accessories.Looks real good.

Wootdog · 11-20-2004, 10:28 PM

Too much talent, and I don't think I have any. You Remind me of Randy70C10. He told me once I experimented with the welder. He now welds everything awesome. Kerry

Bowtiefreak · 11-21-2004, 08:06 PM

Where did you get the power antenna set-up from? I've been thinking of doing this myself, but really haven't looked into kits yet.
Thanks

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2004, 09:55 PM

I got it at AutoZone. I think it was $39.99. Works nicely, a little loud, but then again I have never heard another one to compare it too.

68gmcdually · 11-21-2004, 10:28 PM

I frenched one into my truck, make that I paid my dad's body man to do it. I really like it. I had a picture but now I can't find it. It is alot of work but it is well worth it.

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2004, 11:02 PM

I like the shaved bed stake holes, shaved mirrors, and things like that. But I think this is just the coolest thing to do to the exterior

68gmcdually · 11-22-2004, 03:30 PM

Here's a picture of mine before being filled and primed.

glock35ipsc · 11-22-2004, 07:05 PM

Is that on the back corner of the cab? If so, that is a cool spot!!

GreyHoundSteve · 11-22-2004, 07:51 PM

The po of my truck TRIED this mod but the antenna never worked and when i pulled the cab off i noticed that it was causing water damage and the guy who was doing the body work on my cab sudjested i plug the hole and go with a winshield antenna. He said they work great and look even cleaner ..... i hope he's right. Anyone has any experience with these type antenas?

Super Duck · 11-22-2004, 07:58 PM

I will have to get 67 chev to get the pics of his posted. the guy that did his did a very nice job. greyhound steve- you are talking about the antena that is two lines going up the windshield and then across? I am going with one that runs inside the dash so that nothing is seen.

68gmcdually · 11-22-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Is that on the back corner of the cab? If so, that is a cool spot!!

No the truck is an extend a cab and that is the bottom of the back side window that you are seeing.

glock35ipsc · 11-22-2004, 10:47 PM

Ah-ha, gotcha! I like it, looks great!

GreyHoundSteve · 11-23-2004, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Duck

I will have to get 67 chev to get the pics of his posted. the guy that did his did a very nice job. greyhound steve- you are talking about the antena that is two lines going up the windshield and then across? I am going with one that runs inside the dash so that nothing is seen.

I havent got the antenna yet, though i need to REAL SOON. I will try to find one like you described. Do you know where i can get one?

11-20-2004, 08:45 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	2nd project for the weekend: Frenched antenna (pics) Completed the second fab project for the weekend, did a frenched antenna on the drivers side of the cab. Used 1 1/2" pipe for the tube. Took about 6 hours total including a little body filler. It's not completely done yet, it still needs a little filler in one spot, then more filler primer. I really like these, and was not sure how it would look on my truck, but I like the outcome __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 11-20-2004 at 08:50 PM.

11-20-2004, 08:55 PM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Glock...That looks great. I think I want to do the same mod for my 71' because it is one of those with a "no hole cowl". Wish I knew how to weld. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-20-2004, 09:10 PM	#3
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Lookin good there,looks like u r gainning on on your project. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

11-20-2004, 09:11 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Alex, check with General Air. They have some Saturady classes on MIG welding somewhere around the metro area. I don't have their schedule here at home, but they do MIG and TIG classes every few months. Call them or stop by one of their stores to get a schedule. I think they are only $50 per day. There is a one day "basic" class, and a one day "advanced" class two Saturdays later. They are well worth the $$$!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-20-2004, 09:34 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	drain hole? Couldn't tell in your pics if you put a drain hose in the bottom. I highly reccomend it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-20-2004, 10:03 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Look's damn good I see you shaved the center dash item's also .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2004, 10:11 PM	#9
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I have always been a fan of frenched accessories.Looks real good. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-20-2004, 10:28 PM	#10
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	You scare me. Too much talent, and I don't think I have any. You Remind me of Randy70C10. He told me once I experimented with the welder. He now welds everything awesome. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

11-21-2004, 08:06 PM	#11
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Where did you get the power antenna set-up from? I've been thinking of doing this myself, but really haven't looked into kits yet. Thanks __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

11-21-2004, 09:55 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	I got it at AutoZone. I think it was $39.99. Works nicely, a little loud, but then again I have never heard another one to compare it too. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-21-2004, 10:28 PM	#13
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	I frenched one into my truck, make that I paid my dad's body man to do it. I really like it. I had a picture but now I can't find it. It is alot of work but it is well worth it. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

11-21-2004, 11:02 PM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	I like the shaved bed stake holes, shaved mirrors, and things like that. But I think this is just the coolest thing to do to the exterior __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-22-2004, 03:30 PM	#15
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Here's mine. Here's a picture of mine before being filled and primed. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

11-22-2004, 07:05 PM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Is that on the back corner of the cab? If so, that is a cool spot!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-22-2004, 07:51 PM	#17
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	The po of my truck TRIED this mod but the antenna never worked and when i pulled the cab off i noticed that it was causing water damage and the guy who was doing the body work on my cab sudjested i plug the hole and go with a winshield antenna. He said they work great and look even cleaner ..... i hope he's right. Anyone has any experience with these type antenas?



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11-22-2004, 07:58 PM	#18
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I will have to get 67 chev to get the pics of his posted. the guy that did his did a very nice job. greyhound steve- you are talking about the antena that is two lines going up the windshield and then across? I am going with one that runs inside the dash so that nothing is seen. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-22-2004, 10:47 PM	#20
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Ah-ha, gotcha! I like it, looks great! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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