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03-03-2011, 01:14 PM
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Location: Pleak, Texas
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Antennas
Hey ya'll. I'm usually on the '67-'72 part of the forum, but I've got a friend that has an '83 and needs some help. He's always helping me, so I thought I'd return the favor. He has the hidden antenna and hates it. So, I thought I'd jump on here and ask what ya'll are doing for an antenna (aftermarket)? I think he's looking for a fender or cowl mounted one, but I know the square bodies can be difficult to mount things to considering the shape of the panels in the area where the antenna usually goes. Thanks.
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03-03-2011, 01:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ogden, Utah
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Re: Antennas
I personally love my in windsheild antenna but this thred might help
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406977
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03-03-2011, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Owasso OK
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Re: Antennas
I always buy the external factory stuff that goes on the fender. The suburbans had them but some trucks and K5's did as well. You can find all the pieces you need at the bone yard usually. Is a base, base gasket, base bezel, antenna mast and two cables and if you're lucky you can get the firewall grommet as well. Is an easy switch, I've never had luck with the antenna in the windshield.
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03-03-2011, 05:11 PM
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Location: Pleak, Texas
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Re: Antennas
Ok cool. Looks like I'm making a junkyard run during Spring Break. An NV4500 for me and an antenna for Jim. I'll probably come back with some other junk I don't need too.
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-1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast! |
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03-03-2011, 07:14 PM
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Re: Antennas
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03-03-2011, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Windsor Locks
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Re: Antennas
my truck has the windshield antenna and had a little powered antenna booster in there when I bought it and it actually works ok. Too bad someone also cut a 1" hole in the back of the cab for one as well. I think I'd hide one in a stake pocket or something before drilling a hole in my fender.
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