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sevenwonder · 08-28-2002, 02:16 AM

I have a cowl that is stock with no antenna hole.Where to put a antenna. What a about a hidden one,where and what kind,any idels?

OhioDan · 08-28-2002, 04:52 AM

Junk Shack,(Radio Shack), has one that ya attach to the inside of your windshield. For the most part, it's hidden from view, and takes only a small hole in dash to route it. Just my $.02

Longhorn Man · 08-28-2002, 07:25 AM

You can also mount it under your dash.
Sounds crazy, I know...but it works.

70c10 · 08-28-2002, 07:47 AM

GMC Pauls sells the kind that mount in the top of windshield for $39.95 I think. These type will not work under the dash because the signal will not pass thru metal.

Jwill41 · 08-28-2002, 08:42 AM

I have mine on back of cab. Bought it at pep boys.

slam33 · 08-28-2002, 09:51 AM

I use a boat/aviation one that I have under the cowl, works great

katdaddy · 08-28-2002, 09:56 AM

BEST ONE I'VE SEEN IS THE ONE IN THE GAS TANK SPOUT HOLE, BUDDY OF MINE DOES THEM.

AFTER MOVING THE GAS TANK FROM BEHIND THE SEAT, YOU CAN BUY A POWER ANTENNA THAT FITS DOWN IN THE GAS TANK HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE CAB. THERE IS A LITTLE WELDING REQUIRED BUT THE PIECE IS CUSTOM MADE AND CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH A COUPLE COMPANIES.

"IT IS SWEET"

slam33 · 08-28-2002, 09:58 AM

Thats called Freanching in the antana

dmec · 08-28-2002, 11:22 AM

ive thought about putting a retractable in a stake pocket in the front of the bed.

Mixup · 08-28-2002, 11:33 AM

I have a late model bed on my 69 and have the antenna in the stack pocket hole.

jeremy martin · 08-28-2002, 12:18 PM

AutoLoc selss one from $47.00. It's pretty trick, and is available with a built in amp. It mounts under the dash also.1-800-873-4038 www.autoloc.com.

Low68 · 08-28-2002, 01:48 PM

I bought one from rb's auto. I think it is there brand. It was around 45 dollars it think. I mounted it on my back window in the lower corner and ran the cable for it with the dome light wiring. I had to get a longer cord for it. Low68

Longhorn Man · 08-28-2002, 05:09 PM

The antenna mounted under the dash does in fact work. I had mine up in there for a while.

XXL · 08-28-2002, 05:19 PM

On a '69 I had a few years ago I mounted a standard 31" antenna horizontally behind the grille. You couldn't see it after a quick squirt of flat black paint and it worked great.

Kenneth

Frank_Zeller · 08-28-2002, 06:34 PM

I ran a insulated copper wire under/behind the rubber windshield gasket at the very top.

I used real small coax cable from the radio then though the small drain hole at the base of the windshield then up to the top of the windshield then ran a 33 inch long unshielded wire horizontal.

Hope that makes since :0)

sevenwonder · 08-29-2002, 01:11 AM

Thanks everyone. If you could only get this kind of quick and good service out in public we would have it made. Now I have check out these ideals.

08-28-2002, 02:16 AM	#1
sevenwonder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shady Spring,WV Posts: 37	Hidden antenna? I have a cowl that is stock with no antenna hole.Where to put a antenna. What a about a hidden one,where and what kind,any idels? __________________ 70 short,step on a 72 frame.

08-28-2002, 04:52 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Junk Shack,(Radio Shack), has one that ya attach to the inside of your windshield. For the most part, it's hidden from view, and takes only a small hole in dash to route it. Just my $.02 __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

08-28-2002, 07:47 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	GMC Pauls sells the kind that mount in the top of windshield for $39.95 I think. These type will not work under the dash because the signal will not pass thru metal. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-28-2002, 08:42 AM	#5
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I have mine on back of cab. Bought it at pep boys. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

08-28-2002, 09:51 AM	#6
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I use a boat/aviation one that I have under the cowl, works great __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

08-28-2002, 07:25 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You can also mount it under your dash. Sounds crazy, I know...but it works.

08-28-2002, 09:56 AM	#7
katdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wadesboro, NC Posts: 62	BEST ONE I'VE SEEN IS THE ONE IN THE GAS TANK SPOUT HOLE, BUDDY OF MINE DOES THEM. AFTER MOVING THE GAS TANK FROM BEHIND THE SEAT, YOU CAN BUY A POWER ANTENNA THAT FITS DOWN IN THE GAS TANK HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE CAB. THERE IS A LITTLE WELDING REQUIRED BUT THE PIECE IS CUSTOM MADE AND CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH A COUPLE COMPANIES. "IT IS SWEET"

08-28-2002, 09:58 AM	#8
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Thats called Freanching in the antana __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

08-28-2002, 11:22 AM	#9
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	ive thought about putting a retractable in a stake pocket in the front of the bed.

08-28-2002, 11:33 AM	#10
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I have a late model bed on my 69 and have the antenna in the stack pocket hole. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

08-28-2002, 12:18 PM	#11
jeremy martin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 60	hidden antenna AutoLoc selss one from $47.00. It's pretty trick, and is available with a built in amp. It mounts under the dash also.1-800-873-4038 www.autoloc.com. __________________ 70 lwb 2wd 64 bug 00 silverado 4x4 00 Impala "SECOND PLACE IS JUST THE FIRST LOSER"

08-28-2002, 01:48 PM	#12
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	I bought one from rb's auto. I think it is there brand. It was around 45 dollars it think. I mounted it on my back window in the lower corner and ran the cable for it with the dome light wiring. I had to get a longer cord for it. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

08-28-2002, 05:09 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The antenna mounted under the dash does in fact work. I had mine up in there for a while.

08-28-2002, 05:19 PM	#14
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	On a '69 I had a few years ago I mounted a standard 31" antenna horizontally behind the grille. You couldn't see it after a quick squirt of flat black paint and it worked great. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-28-2002, 06:34 PM	#15
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	I ran a insulated copper wire under/behind the rubber windshield gasket at the very top. I used real small coax cable from the radio then though the small drain hole at the base of the windshield then up to the top of the windshield then ran a 33 inch long unshielded wire horizontal. Hope that makes since :0) __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas



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08-29-2002, 01:11 AM	#16
sevenwonder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shady Spring,WV Posts: 37	Thanks everyone. If you could only get this kind of quick and good service out in public we would have it made. Now I have check out these ideals. __________________ 70 short,step on a 72 frame.

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