Radio Antenna Location ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 02:33 PM

When I bought my 64 it came without a radio antenna.
I know it installs in the front passenger cowl.
Can anyone provide me with an exact location to drill the hole ?

**mongocanfly** · 09-18-2020, 03:02 PM

I mounted mine underneath the truck.. several others have done the same

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I mounted mine underneath the truck.. several others have done the same

When I bought the truck, the antenna was installed on the firewall, and ran parallel with the cowl.

I don't know effective it was, as the radio didn't work.
Do you think if I re-install it, as shown, in these pics, that it will work?

**straight6chevyguy** · 09-18-2020, 04:01 PM

I'm sure it will work but reception will be poor.

**mongocanfly** · 09-18-2020, 04:02 PM

wow...never seen one done like that...wouldn't have a clue if itll work or not...I know a guy that has his mounted behind the dash and it works good

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I mounted mine underneath the truck.. several others have done the same

How is the reception??

**straight6chevyguy** · 09-18-2020, 04:03 PM

I would install an antenna in the factory location unless you only want to here local stations.

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

I would install an antenna in the factory location unless you only want to here local stations.

O.K . then back to my original question, what size hole, and exactly where do I need to drill??

**straight6chevyguy** · 09-18-2020, 04:10 PM

If nobody else out there comes up with anything I can try to take some measurements off my truck.

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

If nobody else out there comes up with anything I can try to take some measurements off my truck.

Thank you very much.

The Sub · 09-18-2020, 05:21 PM

Put mine under cowl.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1600463881

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1600463881

Jim

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sub

Put mine under cowl.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1600463881

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1600463881

Jim

Looks good, how is the reception ??

**nsb29** · 09-18-2020, 06:10 PM

[ATTAC[/ATTACH]
11/2in hole 4in from the top to center 11/2 from the front to center when the pic is flipped

kens65fb · 09-18-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nsb29

[ATTAC[/ATTACH]
11/2in hole 4in from the top to center 11/2 from the front to center when the pic is flipped

Yikes !!!

1 1/2 inch hole, that seems too big !!

**nsb29** · 09-18-2020, 08:16 PM

You are right that was a typo 1 1/8
Mine is a 65

SkinnyG · 09-18-2020, 08:18 PM

I have two cowls here.

My '61 has a 7/8" hole that is 7-1/2" from the front, and 5-1/2" down from the top.

I have a '62 cowl that has a 1" hole 4-5/8" from the front, and 1-5/8" down from the top.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-19-2020, 07:53 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=28
I tried this and it works, I even get great reception in my shop.

The Sub · 09-19-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kens65fb

Looks good, how is the reception ??

Reception is good.

Jim

**mongocanfly** · 09-19-2020, 11:18 AM

I remember when youd see coat hanger antennas everywhere..

09-18-2020, 02:33 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	Radio Antenna Location ?? When I bought my 64 it came without a radio antenna. I know it installs in the front passenger cowl. Can anyone provide me with an exact location to drill the hole ? Attached Images

09-18-2020, 03:02 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? I mounted mine underneath the truck.. several others have done the same Attached Images __________________ 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

09-18-2020, 04:01 PM	#4
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? I'm sure it will work but reception will be poor. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

09-18-2020, 04:02 PM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? wow...never seen one done like that...wouldn't have a clue if itll work or not...I know a guy that has his mounted behind the dash and it works good __________________ 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

09-18-2020, 04:03 PM	#7
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? I would install an antenna in the factory location unless you only want to here local stations. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

09-18-2020, 04:10 PM	#9
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? If nobody else out there comes up with anything I can try to take some measurements off my truck. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

09-18-2020, 05:21 PM	#11
The Sub Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Union City CA Posts: 79	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? Put mine under cowl. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1600463881 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1600463881 Jim Attached Images

09-18-2020, 06:10 PM	#13
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? [ATTAC[/ATTACH] 11/2in hole 4in from the top to center 11/2 from the front to center when the pic is flipped Attached Images __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

09-18-2020, 08:16 PM	#15
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? You are right that was a typo 1 1/8 Mine is a 65 __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent Last edited by nsb29; 09-18-2020 at 08:43 PM.

09-18-2020, 08:18 PM	#16
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,273	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? I have two cowls here. My '61 has a 7/8" hole that is 7-1/2" from the front, and 5-1/2" down from the top. I have a '62 cowl that has a 1" hole 4-5/8" from the front, and 1-5/8" down from the top. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

09-19-2020, 07:53 AM	#17
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=28 I tried this and it works, I even get great reception in my shop. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-19-2020, 11:18 AM	#19
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Radio Antenna Location ?? I remember when youd see coat hanger antennas everywhere.. __________________ 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



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