Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Southern C10 · 12-20-2008, 03:59 PM

I did a search but couldnt find much. I have a delete cowl and just wondered how it looked finished.

Thanks.

ChevLoRay · 12-20-2008, 04:24 PM

Whoa....I'm gonna say that it looks like a cowl that had an antenna on it that had been finished.

What are you looking for in your finished "radio delete" cowl?

cdowns · 12-20-2008, 04:57 PM

pretty sure all cowls were solid// antennas were placed on the front seat at the factory and installed by the dealers after delivery

Mondo · 12-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Why don't you just go all the way and delete the grillwork too...

Tony makes them in fiberglass; mgtp001@gmail.com

Southern C10 · 12-20-2008, 08:54 PM

I was just looking for pics of trucks with no antenna. I have a radio delete cowl and was wondering what trucks looked like with no antenna to see if I want to use it or not.

big_al_71 · 12-20-2008, 09:01 PM

here is mine I had it shaved when I rebuilt it I wish I had gotten rid of the grilles as well...

*Puropedo* · 12-20-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

Why don't you just go all the way and delete the grillwork too...

Tony makes them in fiberglass; mgtp001@gmail.com

Mondo, Thanks for the info, Ive been thinking of deleting the grill out of my
truck's, it will be much easier to buy one already finished... How's the fit on Tony's fiberglass ones?

haysonj · 12-20-2008, 09:28 PM

mine was installed in the fender on the camper special. No patched hole in the cowel

Mondo · 12-20-2008, 10:02 PM

fit was very good... bolted right up. Just roughed up primer and painted. I used a couple extra washers on the side bolts, behind the doors as I didn't want to over tighten/crush the fiberglass. Comes with new rubber strip and allen side bolts

Southern C10 · 12-20-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

fit was very good... bolted right up. Just roughed up primer and painted. I used a couple extra washers on the side bolts, behind the doors as I didn't want to over tighten/crush the fiberglass. Comes with new rubber strip and allen side bolts

How much?

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2008, 12:59 AM

haysonj... was a radio listed on the SPID?
custom campers (camper special is a ford

) shouldn't have it mounted like that.

Mondo · 12-21-2008, 02:56 AM

It was $225 when I got mine last March. Here's the thread when I first got it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285563

haysonj · 12-21-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

haysonj... was a radio listed on the SPID?
custom campers (camper special is a ford

) shouldn't have it mounted like that.

The spid was painted over so don't know if it had a factory radio It had CST emblems on it and had a custom emblem on the glove box. Found the truck on a farm and the woman said her dad was the original owner. It may have come with no radio and that is where the original owner mounted it.

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2008, 09:51 AM

I was thinking that, or, since it is a factory radio... it could have been dealer installed.
Kinda sounds like it was rebadged somewhere too.... CST on the fenders woulda gotten it CST on the glove box door... does it have a headliner?

haysonj · 12-21-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I was thinking that, or, since it is a factory radio... it could have been dealer installed.
Kinda sounds like it was rebadged somewhere too.... CST on the fenders woulda gotten it CST on the glove box door... does it have a headliner?

I put one in it but no it did not come with one. the guy that owned it changed a few things because the door panels had pesos and centavos drilled and used for trim washers

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-21-2008, 11:07 AM

Dad's 71 GMC was a factory radio delete truck. I just realized I do not have a picture of the truck on that side. You can see the radio delete plate in one photo, though. The other cab is in a wrecking yard. I am thinking of buying it, although it will need a "patch panel". It is rust free, even the rockers !

67_C-30 · 12-21-2008, 11:52 AM

There was also the Ultra-Rare Corvette Option (RPO#OU812) hood mounted antenna. They had to do this because the HI PERF ambulance engines that came with the Corvette option had so much torque that the antenna would break the windshield on hard launches. My shop truck had that option. Even though it is a super rare option, I decided to "patch" mine. Here's how I did it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293225

1LIME69 · 12-21-2008, 12:21 PM

My 69 swb didn't come with a radio but it still has a factory antenna in the cowl. Is that rare or was that pretty standard.

**special-K** · 12-21-2008, 07:53 PM

Just look at the driver`s side.It will look the same only on the other side.Maybe someone could reverse a picture.

Mayo · 12-21-2008, 10:57 PM

My truck has a delete cowl and a radio delete plate on the dash. I have seen on LMC they sell radios that are the same size as the orignal ones. Are they any good?

1970SWB · 12-21-2008, 11:30 PM

I really like the look of the shaved cowl panel, for you guys that do have them, what are you using for a radio antenna? Can you get a aftermarket windshield with one in it? TIA

heavy71chevy · 12-21-2008, 11:43 PM

they make stealth version that stick to your back window on the bottom or Ive seen them hidden under the dash aswell

Mayo · 12-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970SWB

I really like the look of the shaved cowl panel, for you guys that do have them, what are you using for a radio antenna? Can you get a aftermarket windshield with one in it? TIA

I don't have a radio, so I don't have an antenna, but the other day I saw some universal antennas that you put inside your truck, and it said most people mount them at the top of the windshield or the top of the rear window. I think I either saw it at Brothers or GMCPaul's

12-20-2008, 03:59 PM	#1
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Any pics of trucks with the factory radio antenna delete cowl? I did a search but couldnt find much. I have a delete cowl and just wondered how it looked finished. Thanks. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108 Last edited by Southern C10; 12-20-2008 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Fix

12-20-2008, 04:24 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? Whoa....I'm gonna say that it looks like a cowl that had an antenna on it that had been finished. What are you looking for in your finished "radio delete" cowl? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-20-2008, 04:57 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? pretty sure all cowls were solid// antennas were placed on the front seat at the factory and installed by the dealers after delivery __________________ 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

12-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#4
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? Why don't you just go all the way and delete the grillwork too... Tony makes them in fiberglass; mgtp001@gmail.com Attached Images Last edited by Mondo; 12-20-2008 at 05:45 PM.

12-20-2008, 08:54 PM	#5
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? I was just looking for pics of trucks with no antenna. I have a radio delete cowl and was wondering what trucks looked like with no antenna to see if I want to use it or not. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

12-20-2008, 09:01 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? here is mine I had it shaved when I rebuilt it I wish I had gotten rid of the grilles as well... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 12-20-2008 at 09:03 PM.

12-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#8
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? mine was installed in the fender on the camper special. No patched hole in the cowel Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

12-20-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? fit was very good... bolted right up. Just roughed up primer and painted. I used a couple extra washers on the side bolts, behind the doors as I didn't want to over tighten/crush the fiberglass. Comes with new rubber strip and allen side bolts

12-21-2008, 12:59 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? haysonj... was a radio listed on the SPID? custom campers (camper special is a ford ) shouldn't have it mounted like that.

12-21-2008, 02:56 AM	#12
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? It was $225 when I got mine last March. Here's the thread when I first got it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285563

12-21-2008, 09:51 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? I was thinking that, or, since it is a factory radio... it could have been dealer installed. Kinda sounds like it was rebadged somewhere too.... CST on the fenders woulda gotten it CST on the glove box door... does it have a headliner?

12-21-2008, 11:07 AM	#16
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? Dad's 71 GMC was a factory radio delete truck. I just realized I do not have a picture of the truck on that side. You can see the radio delete plate in one photo, though. The other cab is in a wrecking yard. I am thinking of buying it, although it will need a "patch panel". It is rust free, even the rockers ! Attached Images

12-21-2008, 11:52 AM	#17
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? There was also the Ultra-Rare Corvette Option (RPO#OU812) hood mounted antenna. They had to do this because the HI PERF ambulance engines that came with the Corvette option had so much torque that the antenna would break the windshield on hard launches. My shop truck had that option. Even though it is a super rare option, I decided to "patch" mine. Here's how I did it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293225 __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

12-21-2008, 12:21 PM	#18
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? My 69 swb didn't come with a radio but it still has a factory antenna in the cowl. Is that rare or was that pretty standard.

12-21-2008, 07:53 PM	#19
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12-21-2008, 10:57 PM	#20
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? My truck has a delete cowl and a radio delete plate on the dash. I have seen on LMC they sell radios that are the same size as the orignal ones. Are they any good? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

12-21-2008, 11:30 PM	#21
1970SWB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorktown, In. Posts: 77	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? I really like the look of the shaved cowl panel, for you guys that do have them, what are you using for a radio antenna? Can you get a aftermarket windshield with one in it? TIA

12-21-2008, 11:43 PM	#22
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Any pics of trucks with the factory radio delete cowl? they make stealth version that stick to your back window on the bottom or Ive seen them hidden under the dash aswell __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

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