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Black_Sheep · 02-14-2018, 11:39 PM

I would prefer not to put a hole in my front fender to mount a stock style antenna. What are you using and how well does it work?

Sorry wrong forum, moderators please move or delete

**Warrens69GMC** · 02-15-2018, 01:13 AM

You can do like i did with another truck I had. I hooked up an antenna and laid it on the dash. I covered it up with a dash cover to hide it.

**mongocanfly** · 02-15-2018, 09:05 AM

another option that's been used with success by other members is mounting it under the truck behind the running boards..

whitedog76 · 02-15-2018, 12:34 PM

There are hidden antenna kits out there. It's just a small pod that you can attach with sticky back tape under the dash, behind the seat, wherever suits you.

Crutchfield, Retro Autosound, Dakota Digital, and Mr. Gasket have them.

Black_Sheep · 02-15-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedog76

There are hidden antenna kits out there. It's just a small pod that you can attach with sticky back tape under the dash, behind the seat, wherever suits you.

Crutchfield, Retro Autosound, Dakota Digital, and Mr. Gasket have them.

The reviews are all over the map on crutchfield, some say they work great, others say not so much. For 25 bucks it's probably worth the gamble.

Indian113 · 02-15-2018, 09:16 PM

I saw a truck that the Owner mounted the Antenna under his Running Board. I have a Hidden one in my S10 and it has a Limited range plus it's directional. It is one of those Stick ones, my Harley has a hidden one in the Fairing it's a Ribbon Style and does better than My S10.

whitedog76 · 02-15-2018, 09:18 PM

Alot of new cars don't even have conventional antennas anymore. My truck has a pod mounted to the rearview mirror. My wifes car has it on the back side window, it almost looks like defrost strips.

Black_Sheep · 02-15-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

I saw a truck that the Owner mounted the Antenna under his Running Board. I have a Hidden one in my S10 and it has a Limited range plus it's directional. It is one of those Stick ones, my Harley has a hidden one in the Fairing it's a Ribbon Style and does better than My S10.

good to know

_Ogre · 02-17-2018, 02:04 PM

i have a cheap universal antenna wire tied under my pass step works fine
i slid clear fuel line over the mast to prevent groundng

Black_Sheep · 02-18-2018, 12:37 AM

Thanks guys, I rolled the dice on a "tune trapper". They had good reviews on several street rodder forums, we shall see...

http://www.mcssl.com/store/electroni...-antenna-tt-1e

02-14-2018, 11:39 PM	#1
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Alternates to stock radio antenna I would prefer not to put a hole in my front fender to mount a stock style antenna. What are you using and how well does it work? Sorry wrong forum, moderators please move or delete __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 02-15-2018 at 12:16 AM.

02-15-2018, 01:13 AM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna You can do like i did with another truck I had. I hooked up an antenna and laid it on the dash. I covered it up with a dash cover to hide it. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

02-15-2018, 09:05 AM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna another option that's been used with success by other members is mounting it under the truck behind the running boards.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-15-2018, 12:34 PM	#4
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna There are hidden antenna kits out there. It's just a small pod that you can attach with sticky back tape under the dash, behind the seat, wherever suits you. Crutchfield, Retro Autosound, Dakota Digital, and Mr. Gasket have them.

02-15-2018, 09:16 PM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna I saw a truck that the Owner mounted the Antenna under his Running Board. I have a Hidden one in my S10 and it has a Limited range plus it's directional. It is one of those Stick ones, my Harley has a hidden one in the Fairing it's a Ribbon Style and does better than My S10.

02-15-2018, 09:18 PM	#7
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna Alot of new cars don't even have conventional antennas anymore. My truck has a pod mounted to the rearview mirror. My wifes car has it on the back side window, it almost looks like defrost strips.

02-17-2018, 02:04 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna i have a cheap universal antenna wire tied under my pass step works fine i slid clear fuel line over the mast to prevent groundng __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-18-2018, 12:37 AM	#10
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Alternates to stock radio antenna Thanks guys, I rolled the dice on a "tune trapper". They had good reviews on several street rodder forums, we shall see... http://www.mcssl.com/store/electroni...-antenna-tt-1e __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build



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