Has anyone swapped to a different radio antenna - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bgeraurd · 01-28-2012, 09:27 PM

I have a 84 cc diesel with a windshield mounted antenna and would like to swap to a low profile one like on my scion xb because a non antenna windshield is much cheaper and I need a new one. Has anyone done such a swap?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-28-2012, 09:53 PM

Only one i have ever used is the universal fit masts that screw into the fenders.. years ago they had a shot rubber whip that was a universal fit that was never much good for city reception.. particularly on AM.. i use the all news station on AM so that antenna did not last long

oldschool18 · 01-28-2012, 09:57 PM

you can go buy an aftermarket one or go to your local boneyard and get one off anouther car, just make sure it will work where you want to fit it. most aftermarket ones are pretty easy to install just pick your spot drill a hole slide the cable thru the hole tighten the bolt run cable inside the cab and hook up to the radio........they also make one that has like an L bracket mounted to the base that you screw to inside of the fender where the hood sits so you dont have to drill a big hole napa or prob any parts store should have them

hick · 01-29-2012, 02:20 AM

I have seen aftermarket ones that although you to mount it jsut about any where you wanted. Its not the standard "whip" style thats on a fender, but just a bar you mount out of site

No comment on to how well they work

Clutchfield would have some and reviews

01-28-2012, 09:27 PM	#1
bgeraurd BLAZERHOLIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 64	Has anyone swapped to a different radio antenna I have a 84 cc diesel with a windshield mounted antenna and would like to swap to a low profile one like on my scion xb because a non antenna windshield is much cheaper and I need a new one. Has anyone done such a swap?

01-28-2012, 09:53 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: Has anyone swapped to a different radio antenna Only one i have ever used is the universal fit masts that screw into the fenders.. years ago they had a shot rubber whip that was a universal fit that was never much good for city reception.. particularly on AM.. i use the all news station on AM so that antenna did not last long __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-28-2012, 09:57 PM	#3
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Has anyone swapped to a different radio antenna you can go buy an aftermarket one or go to your local boneyard and get one off anouther car, just make sure it will work where you want to fit it. most aftermarket ones are pretty easy to install just pick your spot drill a hole slide the cable thru the hole tighten the bolt run cable inside the cab and hook up to the radio........they also make one that has like an L bracket mounted to the base that you screw to inside of the fender where the hood sits so you dont have to drill a big hole napa or prob any parts store should have them __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

01-29-2012, 02:20 AM	#4
hick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 286	Re: Has anyone swapped to a different radio antenna I have seen aftermarket ones that although you to mount it jsut about any where you wanted. Its not the standard "whip" style thats on a fender, but just a bar you mount out of site No comment on to how well they work Clutchfield would have some and reviews __________________ 1989 3+3 2wd Dually. 454 BB. Factory loaded for the day, including Alcoa rims.



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