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Mv7fd · 08-03-2014, 10:46 PM

I have the antenna that's in the windshield has anyone ever gotten a regular fender mount antenna and used it instead of the window

MountainGoat1966 · 08-03-2014, 10:56 PM

I did and now I'm sorry.
I have a hole in my fender I need to weld up and do body/paint work on it.
I will spend the money for a new windshield if I ever get another stereo for the truck.

TexasJeff · 08-04-2014, 07:50 AM

Yea I would go the new windshield route, I know around here in Houston you can get a brand new one for right around $100, well worth the money in my opinion.

piecesparts · 08-04-2014, 05:25 PM

I put the antenna in my fender and with the reception that is available in the middle of Kansas, I am not sorry that I did it. However, I am running a Sirius XM setup, now.

IdahoStepside · 08-05-2014, 12:20 PM

I have a related question. I have preexisting fender antenna that was missing. I have the replacement, but how does the cable get routed into the cab? Cable is too short to run to center of firewall where existing openings are.

motornut · 08-05-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IdahoStepside

I have a related question. I have preexisting fender antenna that was missing. I have the replacement, but how does the cable get routed into the cab? Cable is too short to run to center of firewall where existing openings are.

My 79 has a drivers fender add on,it's just an 3 foot extention (same in/out).

piecesparts · 08-05-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IdahoStepside

I have a related question. I have preexisting fender antenna that was missing. I have the replacement, but how does the cable get routed into the cab? Cable is too short to run to center of firewall where existing openings are.

The hole for my antenna, is on the right hand side of the cab just behind the door opening. The antenna cable feeds down from the fender and along the cab to the point where we made the hole. Once inside you can purchase a short extension to reach your radio, if needed. You do not want to run the cable close to your ignition components, if possible. That would possibly give you interference in your radio reception.

IdahoStepside · 08-05-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

My 79 has a drivers fender add on,it's just an 3 foot extention (same in/out).

Where is the "same in/out"? Is there a hole in firewall behind fender?

piecesparts · 08-05-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IdahoStepside

Where is the "same in/out"? Is there a hole in firewall behind fender?

Computer controlled trucks have a rubber grommet just behind the passenger valve cover on them.

motornut · 08-05-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by IdahoStepside

Where is the "same in/out"? Is there a hole in firewall behind fender?

i meant the same type of plug in/out ,some make them into adapter wires (too)

08-03-2014, 10:46 PM	#1
Mv7fd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Frederick md Posts: 178	Radio antenna I have the antenna that's in the windshield has anyone ever gotten a regular fender mount antenna and used it instead of the window

08-03-2014, 10:56 PM	#2
MountainGoat1966 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: northern arizona Posts: 259	Re: Radio antenna I did and now I'm sorry. I have a hole in my fender I need to weld up and do body/paint work on it. I will spend the money for a new windshield if I ever get another stereo for the truck. __________________ "Off the grid and on the seven day weekend plan" "One person cannot know everything, but between all of us, there isn't much we don't know."

08-04-2014, 07:50 AM	#3
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Radio antenna Yea I would go the new windshield route, I know around here in Houston you can get a brand new one for right around $100, well worth the money in my opinion. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

08-04-2014, 05:25 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Radio antenna I put the antenna in my fender and with the reception that is available in the middle of Kansas, I am not sorry that I did it. However, I am running a Sirius XM setup, now. __________________ Frank

08-05-2014, 12:20 PM	#5
IdahoStepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayden, ID Posts: 12	Re: Radio antenna I have a related question. I have preexisting fender antenna that was missing. I have the replacement, but how does the cable get routed into the cab? Cable is too short to run to center of firewall where existing openings are.



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