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krazy_texan · 02-09-2003, 02:15 AM

i am wanting to put a power antenna on my truck but in the stoc location but all the power antennas that i found need about 8-10 inches of clearance below the fender. I was wondering if i would be able to drill a hole directly below the stock mounting hole large enough to fit the antenna through without affecting anything else on the truck

Andy4639 · 02-09-2003, 11:12 AM

I don't think it will work because of the way the inner panel is for the fire wall. take the cowl off and you will see what I mean. But hay anything is possible with a enough money and engineering.

Reumster · 02-09-2003, 11:21 AM

I'd like to do the same thing to the Blazer only french it at the same time. I think I'm going to do it were the stock gas tank filler neck is.

Andy4639 · 02-09-2003, 03:34 PM

This is how mine looks. I placed it on the passenger side. I wish now I had taken the tank out when I did this, because now I have to fill that hole up also.

KEH · 02-09-2003, 04:16 PM

I was thinking of installing a hidden antenna, in the headliner or somewhere else. Has anyone done this?

PanelDeland · 02-09-2003, 04:22 PM

KEH, mine is mounted under the dash crossways.I just built a mount and bolted it in then ran the wire to it.It probably doesn't pick up as well if it was on the fender but I have cassette and just copy what I want to hear off of CD's at home so it doesn't bother me if I pass thru an occassional "dead" area.

KEH · 02-09-2003, 05:52 PM

PanelDeland,
I may do the same you did, but after thinking about it, I'm sure that I will also get a satelite radio system. They sound like a great deal, but I haven't talked with anyone who has one...

jeffbo · 02-10-2003, 01:05 AM

I once saw someone french the antenna like the picture shows, but instead of just a round recessed area, they did it in the shape of a bowtie. Looked pretty sweet.

basketcase · 02-10-2003, 02:23 AM

Nice truck Andy. What antenna did you use?

Tom

Andy4639 · 02-10-2003, 06:29 AM

It's just a aftermarket you buy at NAPA. Just wire it up to a hot and ground and to power lead from radio.

XXL · 02-10-2003, 09:02 AM

Harada and others offer a remote motor antenna. It's basically the same as their standard power antenna but the motor is on a flexible shaft so you can mount it curved to one side. Jaguar XJ's have this type as well.

Kenneth

02-09-2003, 02:15 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	power antenna i am wanting to put a power antenna on my truck but in the stoc location but all the power antennas that i found need about 8-10 inches of clearance below the fender. I was wondering if i would be able to drill a hole directly below the stock mounting hole large enough to fit the antenna through without affecting anything else on the truck __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-09-2003, 11:12 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Power antenna I don't think it will work because of the way the inner panel is for the fire wall. take the cowl off and you will see what I mean. But hay anything is possible with a enough money and engineering. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-09-2003, 11:21 AM	#3
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I'd like to do the same thing to the Blazer only french it at the same time. I think I'm going to do it were the stock gas tank filler neck is. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-09-2003, 03:34 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	FRENCH This is how mine looks. I placed it on the passenger side. I wish now I had taken the tank out when I did this, because now I have to fill that hole up also. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-09-2003, 04:16 PM	#5
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	I was thinking of installing a hidden antenna, in the headliner or somewhere else. Has anyone done this? __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

02-09-2003, 04:22 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	KEH, mine is mounted under the dash crossways.I just built a mount and bolted it in then ran the wire to it.It probably doesn't pick up as well if it was on the fender but I have cassette and just copy what I want to hear off of CD's at home so it doesn't bother me if I pass thru an occassional "dead" area. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-09-2003, 05:52 PM	#7
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	PanelDeland, I may do the same you did, but after thinking about it, I'm sure that I will also get a satelite radio system. They sound like a great deal, but I haven't talked with anyone who has one... __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

02-10-2003, 01:05 AM	#8
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	I once saw someone french the antenna like the picture shows, but instead of just a round recessed area, they did it in the shape of a bowtie. Looked pretty sweet. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

02-10-2003, 02:23 AM	#9
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 627	Nice truck Andy. What antenna did you use? Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

02-10-2003, 06:29 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Power Antenna It's just a aftermarket you buy at NAPA. Just wire it up to a hot and ground and to power lead from radio. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-10-2003, 09:02 AM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Harada and others offer a remote motor antenna. It's basically the same as their standard power antenna but the motor is on a flexible shaft so you can mount it curved to one side. Jaguar XJ's have this type as well. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter



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