windshield from 70 to 82

[CrazyJesster]

so would a windshield from a 79 fit an 82?

only issue is that my 82 has the built in antenna

sorry typo in heading this is 79 from 82

[gchemist]

All years 73-87 are interchangeble. Yes, the antenna option was not available on some older models. You can install an aftermarket antenna. Installers recommend a new rubber seal for windshield replacement.

[CrazyJesster]

yeah i kinda figured the new rubber part and im thinkin a free windshield is cool

did the internal intennas realy work all that good or what?

[gchemist]

Nope, mine can't pick up stations over 25 miles. I live in the city too.

[CrazyJesster]

well guess that solves that then ill have to do some research. on where i can mount an antenna when its time for that. i mainy listen to cds anyway so may just deck the 82 out with a nice stero system. cd and ipod stuff

but thanks for the info on the windshield now i can use this replacement. mine windshield is gone cracked badly.

[bmchevy1979]

Originally Posted by gchemist

Nope, mine can't pick up stations over 25 miles. I live in the city too.

might be yours because you can't touch mine I live outside of town near our power plant and in the morning and afternoon I have to drive under those BIG power lines radio still clear as ever

[BigRed76]

My 76 has the built in antenna and it works great! Also have an aftermarket stereo so idk if that helps any.

[motornut]

I've used the "in glass" one no probs
maybe check your ant plug there are diff sizes might not be in all the way
and the snap is on at the bottom

[CrazyJesster]

well its a free windshield and i say free is cool. plus it will allow me once the ride is running to get it inspected an all. i really dont want to do away with built in antenna but . i really dont have much choice right now

[bmchevy1979]

bigred76 I don't think it does because mine worked great with the factory radio as well

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

Mine has an "in glass" antenna to.....I can't tell you if it works or not because the stereo is a piece of crap...every time I hit a bump it cuts out....and I have to slap the dash again to make it come on....I don't know if it's just mine or does anyone else who uses the "in glass" antenna have a small rectangular piece of plastic where the antenna wires come out of the glass? Mine has that small piece of plastic there at the base and it's filthy and I don't know if I should cut it off or not cause I don't know if it will mess up the antennae

[raws67]

My 84 has the windshield antenna and it works great. I put a new windshield in about a year ago and I can tell you be carefull installing an old piece of glass with a new seal. I went through two used pieces of glass before I had to accept the fact that they were too brittle and the new rubber can be a b*^ch to install. If you can save the rubber then I would suggest that. Also make sure you do it when its warm as possible. Good luck. Ohh and that ant. connection is just a snap on and its possible that you could have one thats loose other than that you cant beat an in glass ant in my opinion.

[Pop's C-10]

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[83burban]

I have an in glass antenna coupled to a mirror mount one that I put on when I attached my CB antenna. The two wires go into a splitter with then feeds into the radio.

Crystal clear and GREAT reception in both city, hwy, country and under power lines.

[Your41Plague12]

I've never had any problems at all with my in-windshield antenna. My radio is loud and clear using it. I'd just mount the new antenna to the passenger side fender near the windshield, it should look nice and normal.