Anyone using the antennae in the windshield? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 06-25-2004, 07:31 PM

How is it? I listened to a friend of mine's stereo in his 78, and he had the antennae in the windshield setup, and it got perfect reception...So, when I get some money, I'm gonna get a new windhsield, and fix the antennae.

cochino12 · 06-25-2004, 07:34 PM

switched mine when It got painted, works perfect

**N2TRUX** · 06-25-2004, 07:38 PM

I have the factory am/fm hooked to mine and it works as good as any 27 year old radio works. The reception is just fine most of the time....

85Silverado · 06-25-2004, 07:46 PM

same here..mine worked fine till the 1978 radio crapped out on me

**swervin ervin** · 06-25-2004, 07:59 PM

I still use mine. Works good. Of course I never listen to the radio anyway. A MP3 player has a way of killing radio, you know?

TwinTurbo · 06-25-2004, 08:10 PM

working fine here

TIMSPEED · 06-25-2004, 08:30 PM

Nice! I think what happened to mine, is it broke right at the base, that's why it never worked...does the new winshield come with a wire that I just plug into the radio, or....?

SanitysBane · 06-25-2004, 08:30 PM

mine works fine with my pioneer head unit

gldevall · 06-25-2004, 08:32 PM

Mine works great.

apstguy · 06-25-2004, 09:02 PM

My old Sony deck it was only ok - my new Pioneer it works great. Like Mike said, my new MP3 deck kinda makes the radio obsolete.

**76sierraclassic** · 06-25-2004, 09:29 PM

Mine works fine in my '76.

NeCrOmAnCeR · 06-25-2004, 10:06 PM

I put a antenna amplifier on mine and I can pull in stations I cannot get on any of my other cars. Highly recommend keeping it. The hew windshield will come with the stud which the wire bolts to.

TIMSPEED · 06-25-2004, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NeCrOmAnCeR

The hew windshield will come with the stud which the wire bolts to.

Hmm..where would I get a new wire at? I dunno where mine is broken, so I may have to get a new wire and windshield...

*1FaastC10* · 06-25-2004, 10:47 PM

i never had any problems out of any of mine either.

76HighSierra · 06-26-2004, 02:08 AM

Mine has always worked rather well, it's just our weak, crappy radio stations here. Once I get close enough to Lubbock, Texas to get thier stations, it comes through as clear as a bell.

*1972C10* · 06-26-2004, 05:07 AM

Mine in my 85 is hooked to a pioneer cd player and before that was on a knob job pioneer tape deck both had really good reception But ive seen others that wasnt worth a flip

I bet them connections get loose or corroded over the years on certain trucks.

bigblock73 · 06-26-2004, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Hmm..where would I get a new wire at? I dunno where mine is broken, so I may have to get a new wire and windshield...

I see them at junkyards all day long, try there or maybe even the dealership.

06-25-2004, 07:31 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Anyone using the antennae in the windshield? How is it? I listened to a friend of mine's stereo in his 78, and he had the antennae in the windshield setup, and it got perfect reception...So, when I get some money, I'm gonna get a new windhsield, and fix the antennae. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-25-2004, 07:34 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	switched mine when It got painted, works perfect __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-25-2004, 07:46 PM	#4
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	same here..mine worked fine till the 1978 radio crapped out on me __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

06-25-2004, 07:59 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I still use mine. Works good. Of course I never listen to the radio anyway. A MP3 player has a way of killing radio, you know? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

06-25-2004, 08:30 PM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Nice! I think what happened to mine, is it broke right at the base, that's why it never worked...does the new winshield come with a wire that I just plug into the radio, or....? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-25-2004, 07:38 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I have the factory am/fm hooked to mine and it works as good as any 27 year old radio works. The reception is just fine most of the time....

06-25-2004, 08:10 PM	#6
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	working fine here

06-25-2004, 08:30 PM	#8
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	mine works fine with my pioneer head unit __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-25-2004, 08:32 PM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Mine works great. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-25-2004, 09:02 PM	#10
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	My old Sony deck it was only ok - my new Pioneer it works great. Like Mike said, my new MP3 deck kinda makes the radio obsolete. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-25-2004, 09:29 PM	#11
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Mine works fine in my '76.

06-25-2004, 10:06 PM	#12
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	I put a antenna amplifier on mine and I can pull in stations I cannot get on any of my other cars. Highly recommend keeping it. The hew windshield will come with the stud which the wire bolts to.

06-25-2004, 10:47 PM	#14
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i never had any problems out of any of mine either.

06-26-2004, 02:08 AM	#15
76HighSierra DAMN, I love Big Blocks! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 619	Mine has always worked rather well, it's just our weak, crappy radio stations here. Once I get close enough to Lubbock, Texas to get thier stations, it comes through as clear as a bell. __________________ Marc Bona Hobbs, New Mexico 1976 1/2 ton GMC High Sierra. 454 c.i.d./ TH400. *Soon to get a mild warming over.* 3.40 rear.

06-26-2004, 05:07 AM	#16
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Mine in my 85 is hooked to a pioneer cd player and before that was on a knob job pioneer tape deck both had really good reception But ive seen others that wasnt worth a flip I bet them connections get loose or corroded over the years on certain trucks.



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