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I'm installing a restored accessory Chevrolet radio under the dash to the left of the steering column in my '42. Can any one help me with the exact location of the antenna? (The antenna is a 2 post external mount).

steveg,

I haven't a clue as to answer to your question but will be awaiting a reply from a 'bolter who does. Do you, or anyone else, know if a radio was an accessory on the 1/2 ton?

Down2sea...Yes, an accessory radio was available for 41-46 1/2T PUs ( I actually cofirmed that fact in an old Chevy accessory pamphlet...'41 has a chrome face and '42 -'47 have a plastic face). I've seen several pics with the radio mounted (It goes to the left of the steering wheel under the dash), however, I've seen the antenna mounted on either side of the truck and at different heights...hence the question. If you're interested I can send you pics of the radios.

I too believe this to be right on the money. The Salesman databooks also show that a radio was available and yes they were installed under the dash to the left (Driver's side) of the steering wheel. With the radio on that side one can only assume that the antenna would be on the same side but I can not find anything "official" to confirm this.

Antenna location, my 46 is on driver's side, check out photos in gallery, Jim Merritt's 46.
I believe the holes were there when I got the old truck, so should be close. Just make it look right, centered and possibly a slight slant aft.

Steve,

Thanks so much. Yes, I would appreciate you sending me some pics if you would.

D2Sea...If you'll send me your email address I'll forward some pics.

Snagged a '41 radio on eBay the other day, hopefully I didn't outbid anyone here on the 'bolt... on the other hand...

Should be interesting to see if it works and the actual condition. I'm just hoping that it proves to be a better purchase than my 235.

Yes... in a normal instalation the ant. would mount on either side of the cab. Although since most radios of this era were dealer mounted? I have also seen original installs where the antenna was mounted to the underside of the running boards. Just another point to ponder...lol
Somewhere around here in my files of radio tech stuff? I should have the diagrams showing the runningboard mount. I'll post when I can find..lol
Michael

Graflexmaster Michael,

Did you find the diagrams showing the running board mount. I kind of like that idea rather than putting some new holes in my just refinished cab.

Thanks

There still seems to be some confusion as the where the radio actually mounts. Is it to the left of the steering wheel or the right? Steveg says to the left, Sheridan to the right. Lefty-righty anyone?

If you are facinghe steering wheel it is just under the headlight switch (left).

Tim - Thanks. I just took another look at your site and am very impressed! Great work and fantastic site. Interesting that you went through the same thing as I did with the rear motor mounts. I just sent JC photos of the correct one they sent me and the wrong one they sent. Your parts list appears to dwarf mine although I suppose if I combined my recent list with the one from the middle 80's they would be somewhat similar.

Don