antenna delete / internal antenna - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotsy · 03-24-2014, 10:53 PM

I want to smooth out the outside of my truck ,iam removing the behind the seat gas tank and installing one under the bed,i also want to delete the antenna and install a internal mounted antenna,i have seen several with mixed reviews,has anyone used one in their build and what is the results ,does it have good reception ? any input please,thanks

Peanut74 · 12-29-2019, 11:18 AM

Did you ever find a good hidden antenna? I want to do the same thing but would like to avoid the "poke and hope" method if possible.

**Sheepdip** · 12-29-2019, 12:49 PM

Those hidden antennae's are pretty much a waste of money, there is a reason they were put out in the open on the cowl.
I do have the antennae delete on Otis, but I have no radio or cd player also....a well tuned V8 with twice pipes and glass paks are my music.

54blackhornet · 12-29-2019, 04:12 PM

I have the original AM radio, non operating but antenna delete cowl. I hate unnecessary stuff hanging off my truck.

kaycee · 12-29-2019, 06:32 PM

I use one stuck it up by my rearview mirror and ran the wire in the window rubber.Works great and I live in the middle of nowhere closest radio station is 50 miles away FM.I got it off ebay 8 years ago for like $20 cannot remeber the brand though.I think it would work if you just stuck it under the dash

332rick · 01-01-2020, 05:47 AM

I have deleted my also and the AM radio is now just for show.
Its just the road noise and me. (Smiling down the road)
Posted via Mobile Device

scampr · 01-01-2020, 11:18 AM

I got one from Napa in 2003 for a Harley I had and mounted it inside the faring. It was a powered one that was 12 V. It worked so good the other guys i road with wanted to delete the stock antenna and add one like mine. Without the power to it it was terrible.The guy at napa said it was popular to replace the windshield antennas.

lutronjim · 01-01-2020, 09:03 PM

Happen to know its name or number. I did a quick search and didn't get a hit.
Thanks

**allchevy58** · 01-02-2020, 12:00 AM

I put a Secret Audio with hidden antenna in my 64' C30 and it works just fine. It said install on the inside of a window, put it on the center of the rear window.

**bigmac73** · 01-02-2020, 09:15 AM

ALLCHEVY,
Do you have a interior pic of the antenna?

**bigmac73** · 01-02-2020, 09:16 AM

ALLCHEVY,
Do you have a interior pic of the antenna?

SWEET7T · 01-02-2020, 09:42 AM

I have a stubby antenna from amazon hidden behind the radio under the dash. I live in the big city but it picks up every station my other vehicles do.

**allchevy58** · 01-02-2020, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac73

ALLCHEVY,
Do you have a interior pic of the antenna?

Here you go.

lutronjim · 01-02-2020, 09:55 PM

I did a little searching for hidden antenna and found a forum where several 'members' commented that they mounted a regular antenna along the frame rail with rubber mounts to keep it from grounding and it worked great.

Anyone ever try this?

scampr · 01-02-2020, 10:06 PM

Lutronjim If you were asking me if i knew more you have to deal with my old memory.
It was about 14-18 inches long had that antenna and the power lead to it too. I believe they called it a antenna booster or amplifier????? I do know it was in 2003 though. As usual it was good so might have been discontinued like other good things have .

03-24-2014, 10:53 PM	#1
hotsy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lake Lynn, PA Posts: 23	antenna delete / internal antenna I want to smooth out the outside of my truck ,iam removing the behind the seat gas tank and installing one under the bed,i also want to delete the antenna and install a internal mounted antenna,i have seen several with mixed reviews,has anyone used one in their build and what is the results ,does it have good reception ? any input please,thanks

12-29-2019, 11:18 AM	#2
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna Did you ever find a good hidden antenna? I want to do the same thing but would like to avoid the "poke and hope" method if possible.

12-29-2019, 12:49 PM	#3
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,380	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna Those hidden antennae's are pretty much a waste of money, there is a reason they were put out in the open on the cowl. I do have the antennae delete on Otis, but I have no radio or cd player also....a well tuned V8 with twice pipes and glass paks are my music.

12-29-2019, 04:12 PM	#4
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,262	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I have the original AM radio, non operating but antenna delete cowl. I hate unnecessary stuff hanging off my truck. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

12-29-2019, 06:32 PM	#5
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I use one stuck it up by my rearview mirror and ran the wire in the window rubber.Works great and I live in the middle of nowhere closest radio station is 50 miles away FM.I got it off ebay 8 years ago for like $20 cannot remeber the brand though.I think it would work if you just stuck it under the dash __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

01-01-2020, 05:47 AM	#6
332rick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chula Vista, CA. Posts: 73	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I have deleted my also and the AM radio is now just for show. Its just the road noise and me. (Smiling down the road) Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2020, 11:18 AM	#7
scampr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: peterborough NH Posts: 84	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I got one from Napa in 2003 for a Harley I had and mounted it inside the faring. It was a powered one that was 12 V. It worked so good the other guys i road with wanted to delete the stock antenna and add one like mine. Without the power to it it was terrible.The guy at napa said it was popular to replace the windshield antennas.

01-01-2020, 09:03 PM	#8
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna Happen to know its name or number. I did a quick search and didn't get a hit. Thanks

01-02-2020, 12:00 AM	#9
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I put a Secret Audio with hidden antenna in my 64' C30 and it works just fine. It said install on the inside of a window, put it on the center of the rear window. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

01-02-2020, 09:15 AM	#10
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna ALLCHEVY, Do you have a interior pic of the antenna? __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

01-02-2020, 09:16 AM	#11
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna ALLCHEVY, Do you have a interior pic of the antenna? __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

01-02-2020, 09:42 AM	#12
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I have a stubby antenna from amazon hidden behind the radio under the dash. I live in the big city but it picks up every station my other vehicles do. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-02-2020, 09:55 PM	#14
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna I did a little searching for hidden antenna and found a forum where several 'members' commented that they mounted a regular antenna along the frame rail with rubber mounts to keep it from grounding and it worked great. Anyone ever try this?

01-02-2020, 10:06 PM	#15
scampr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: peterborough NH Posts: 84	Re: antenna delete / internal antenna Lutronjim If you were asking me if i knew more you have to deal with my old memory. It was about 14-18 inches long had that antenna and the power lead to it too. I believe they called it a antenna booster or amplifier????? I do know it was in 2003 though. As usual it was good so might have been discontinued like other good things have .



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