Question for shaved external antennae.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RamThis · 12-17-2006, 05:21 PM

What internal antenna do you guys use when you shave the external mast antenna? I want to do this to ALL my vehicles. I've seen one from AutoLok and a couple other places, that go either in your headliner (not on these trucks though lol) or they stick to the windshield right above the rearview, looks like a small box with a couple small antenna rods sticking out both sides.

I have to try one in my Honda since I shaved the roof mounted antenna when I added in my sunroof, but I wanted to know what you guys have used and gets good reception like the stock mast????

Fastfun · 12-17-2006, 05:58 PM

Check out this web site

http://www.kristkustoms.com/parts.html

1LoC10 · 12-17-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastfun

Check out this web site

http://www.kristkustoms.com/parts.html

Thanks for the link, now I just spent $200!! lol

BarryB · 12-17-2006, 07:01 PM

I know you said internal. But this is a cool idea. My friend has a 69. They removed the cab gas tank and put one under the back. Anyways, instead of filling and smoothing the old gas filler neck hole. The used the hole and frenched in a power antenna. Looks cool and it's out of site when radio is off.
I would get pics, but it is just alittle far for me to go get them.

BCOWANWHEELS · 12-17-2006, 07:14 PM

barry, great ideer

RamThis · 12-18-2006, 03:46 AM

I had seen some pics of one done that way but didnt like it. I hate stuff on the body, clean, smooth, uncluttered is what I like. I do, however, like the stock chrome handles. But most everything else can go lol.

72armyswbtruck · 12-18-2006, 06:43 AM

Smooth lines, I agree completely

EROC · 12-18-2006, 06:45 AM

I bought this one from Advanced Auto for about $20. I mounted it above the mirror on the windshield. The reception is as good or better than my S10 though probably not as good as my Impala. The directions said not to mount it underneath anything, so I don't know how it would do under the dash or headliner.

68C15 · 12-18-2006, 08:52 AM

FWIW my wife's Freestar has the antenna in the side window. it looks like a defroster grid. does anyone make a retrofit grid?

piecesparts · 12-18-2006, 12:24 PM

Here are some ideas on hiding that nasty old antenna.

shifty · 12-18-2006, 02:38 PM

Next question: Who wants to sell me a cowl panel that doens't have an antenna provision for a 67-78 C10?

I had somoene on here with two of them that was gonna sell me one, but they flaked out I guess (haven't heard back in eons!)

I bet someone out there makes a repop. Would be cool to find a fully shaved repop (no slit vents in the cowl).

piecesparts · 12-18-2006, 03:06 PM

At one time, i believe "No Limit Engineering" had a smooth cowl.

shifty · 12-18-2006, 03:22 PM

That would be super cool! (super cowl?)

BarryB · 12-18-2006, 05:29 PM

Speaking of a cowl , Does anybody know of one that is a repop, but does not have the louvers. That would save alot of time fot the guys wanting a smooth cowl.

RamThis · 12-18-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

Next question: Who wants to sell me a cowl panel that doens't have an antenna provision for a 67-78 C10?

I had somoene on here with two of them that was gonna sell me one, but they flaked out I guess (haven't heard back in eons!)

I bet someone out there makes a repop. Would be cool to find a fully shaved repop (no slit vents in the cowl).

Wouldnt it be cheaper to just weld in a quick patch panel there? super super easy work. The vent louvers, meh, would take some time though. If all you wanted was the antenna hole gone I'd just weld it up instead of buying a whole other cowl.

msgross · 12-18-2006, 10:19 PM

I paid $10 for my "no hole" cowl... trying to figure out the antenna dilemma now.

shifty · 12-19-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RamThis

Wouldnt it be cheaper to just weld in a quick patch panel there? super super easy work. The vent louvers, meh, would take some time though. If all you wanted was the antenna hole gone I'd just weld it up instead of buying a whole other cowl.

I don't want any welding work, I'd rather have the factory one that came pre-done than something hacked. Don't ask me why I want to stick NOS...bottom line, it's just easier for me.

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Originally Posted by msgross

I paid $10 for my "no hole" cowl... trying to figure out the antenna dilemma now.

I'll trade you one with a hole in it for one without the hole in it

I have a friend coming up to PA for the holidays that owes me a favor and could handle the swap, I bet. As long as yours is for a '67-'68 it should work out fine

12-17-2006, 05:58 PM	#2
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... Check out this web site http://www.kristkustoms.com/parts.html

12-17-2006, 07:01 PM	#4
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... I know you said internal. But this is a cool idea. My friend has a 69. They removed the cab gas tank and put one under the back. Anyways, instead of filling and smoothing the old gas filler neck hole. The used the hole and frenched in a power antenna. Looks cool and it's out of site when radio is off. I would get pics, but it is just alittle far for me to go get them.

12-17-2006, 07:14 PM	#5
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... barry, great ideer

12-18-2006, 06:43 AM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... Smooth lines, I agree completely __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-18-2006, 06:45 AM	#8
EROC Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Salem,Virginia Posts: 123	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... I bought this one from Advanced Auto for about $20. I mounted it above the mirror on the windshield. The reception is as good or better than my S10 though probably not as good as my Impala. The directions said not to mount it underneath anything, so I don't know how it would do under the dash or headliner. Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC 2500 Camper Special 88 S10 Pickup 04 Impala I ship UPS from 24153

12-18-2006, 08:52 AM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... FWIW my wife's Freestar has the antenna in the side window. it looks like a defroster grid. does anyone make a retrofit grid?

12-18-2006, 12:24 PM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... Here are some ideas on hiding that nasty old antenna. Attached Images

12-18-2006, 02:38 PM	#11
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... Next question: Who wants to sell me a cowl panel that doens't have an antenna provision for a 67-78 C10? I had somoene on here with two of them that was gonna sell me one, but they flaked out I guess (haven't heard back in eons!) I bet someone out there makes a repop. Would be cool to find a fully shaved repop (no slit vents in the cowl). __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

12-18-2006, 03:06 PM	#12
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... At one time, i believe "No Limit Engineering" had a smooth cowl.

12-18-2006, 03:22 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... That would be super cool! (super cowl?) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

12-18-2006, 05:29 PM	#14
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... Speaking of a cowl , Does anybody know of one that is a repop, but does not have the louvers. That would save alot of time fot the guys wanting a smooth cowl.

12-18-2006, 10:19 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Question for shaved external antennae.... I paid $10 for my "no hole" cowl... trying to figure out the antenna dilemma now.



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