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miller6t9 · 12-14-2009, 04:52 PM

I've sprung a leak and it looks to be coming in from the antenna mount. now the antenna that is there probably shouldnt be, and I'm looking at most of the major suppliers to get another. hopefully one that will fit. the LMC book scares me because it describes their antenna as a universal mount. I think thats my problem already. the orange truck and car shop antenna dont look bad. and ecklers looks like theirs is..I dont know I cant tell. anybody been through this?

68gmsee · 12-14-2009, 06:25 PM

Where is the leak and where is the antenna mounted?

Water will enter into the cowl vent and if your antenna is missing like mine was, you will get moisture in there.

Now if you have a leak coming inside the cab it may be from somewhere else. Some of the culprits are windshiled seal, rusted out or bad seal in drip channels or rust holes under the cowl vent.

miller6t9 · 12-14-2009, 06:30 PM

the antenna is mounted on the passenger side fender, in what Im assuming is the factory hole. since the glove box is out, i can tell that the water is seeping through from where the antenna wire is coming. it probably needs sealing as well, but I'm wanting an antenna that will at least be sure and fit correctly, rather than some universal fit that will be questionable.

NYC-10 · 12-14-2009, 07:37 PM

I just got one from brothers factory repro

miller6t9 · 12-14-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC-10

I just got one from brothers factory repro

it fit well?

**wancosc356** · 12-14-2009, 09:13 PM

I dont believe the factory mounted antennas on the passenger fender. Im pretty sure they mounted them on the cowl on the passenger side.

miller6t9 · 12-14-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wancosc356

I dont believe the factory mounted antennas on the passenger fender. Im pretty sure they mounted them on the cowl on the passenger side.

ok...cowl then...I'm just wondering who sells the right antenna

68gmsee · 12-14-2009, 09:35 PM

Antennas are factory mounted on the cowl on these trucks.

Here's two pics. The first is my 68 that came without the radio and the second is the 69 that had the radio option. That is the factory mounting location on the passenger side of the cowl.

**wancosc356** · 12-14-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller6t9

ok...cowl then...I'm just wondering who sells the right antenna

No experience with them but there are two on this page that claim to be an exact reproduction and just like original.
http://www.classicparts.com/Radios/products/290/2/0

68gmsee · 12-14-2009, 09:42 PM

Forgot to add that I've read posts from others that have used the exact repro antennas and claim they are a good fit. There are other vendors that are members of this site and are great to work with. I always have trouble finding the place where they are listed, but it's in here somewhere. You can call them or email them also.

**wancosc356** · 12-14-2009, 09:46 PM

Here is a list of the site vendors...the guys in gold/yellow.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php

msgross · 12-14-2009, 10:02 PM

I would contact a board vendor.. Tim Christian, pickupman, classic heartbeat etc... They are also truck owners and won't do you wrong... some of those shops don't know crap BTW... There is a small rubber grommet that seals that wire, I would remove the cowl and silicone the hole better...

cdowns · 12-14-2009, 10:49 PM

i dont believe the factory ever mounted antenni if the truck had the radio option the anntennis were tossed into the front seat and were dealer installed

NYC-10 · 12-16-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller6t9

it fit well?

didn't install yet but looks good

12-14-2009, 04:52 PM	#1
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	radio antenna I've sprung a leak and it looks to be coming in from the antenna mount. now the antenna that is there probably shouldnt be, and I'm looking at most of the major suppliers to get another. hopefully one that will fit. the LMC book scares me because it describes their antenna as a universal mount. I think thats my problem already. the orange truck and car shop antenna dont look bad. and ecklers looks like theirs is..I dont know I cant tell. anybody been through this?

12-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: radio antenna Where is the leak and where is the antenna mounted? Water will enter into the cowl vent and if your antenna is missing like mine was, you will get moisture in there. Now if you have a leak coming inside the cab it may be from somewhere else. Some of the culprits are windshiled seal, rusted out or bad seal in drip channels or rust holes under the cowl vent.

12-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: radio antenna the antenna is mounted on the passenger side fender, in what Im assuming is the factory hole. since the glove box is out, i can tell that the water is seeping through from where the antenna wire is coming. it probably needs sealing as well, but I'm wanting an antenna that will at least be sure and fit correctly, rather than some universal fit that will be questionable.

12-14-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: radio antenna I just got one from brothers factory repro __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

12-14-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: radio antenna I dont believe the factory mounted antennas on the passenger fender. Im pretty sure they mounted them on the cowl on the passenger side. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

12-14-2009, 09:35 PM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: radio antenna Antennas are factory mounted on the cowl on these trucks. Here's two pics. The first is my 68 that came without the radio and the second is the 69 that had the radio option. That is the factory mounting location on the passenger side of the cowl. Attached Images

12-14-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: radio antenna Forgot to add that I've read posts from others that have used the exact repro antennas and claim they are a good fit. There are other vendors that are members of this site and are great to work with. I always have trouble finding the place where they are listed, but it's in here somewhere. You can call them or email them also.

12-14-2009, 09:46 PM	#11
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: radio antenna Here is a list of the site vendors...the guys in gold/yellow. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

12-14-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: radio antenna I would contact a board vendor.. Tim Christian, pickupman, classic heartbeat etc... They are also truck owners and won't do you wrong... some of those shops don't know crap BTW... There is a small rubber grommet that seals that wire, I would remove the cowl and silicone the hole better... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-14-2009, 10:49 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: radio antenna i dont believe the factory ever mounted antenni if the truck had the radio option the anntennis were tossed into the front seat and were dealer installed __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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