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| | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 | ...has anyone come across a radio from from '60's , 70's chev, ford, chrysler that will fit the AD dash opening ? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | installing a "generic" radio is what results in all the butchered dashes in these trucks  if you want to go the cheap route, install anything you come up with under the dash, under the seat, or in the glove box Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 | red 58......"butchering" is your word, not mine. The question was for a radio that FITS the existing dash openings. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 | 47, this is a good quest and I hope you get some good feedback. I have a head unit in the glovebox but would love to have something easier in the place where it was meant to be. I'm sure you are aware of the expensive options. I would be hesitant to cut a hole for the antenna, I have heard that you can mount an antenna horizontally under the frame with good reception results.
Cosmo
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I can't imagine a worse place to have an antenna than under the car. However, in 1938 it was an option on the Chevy Master. They had dual antennas underneath the running boards.
47 chev,
I assume that you have seen the newer radios that fit but don't look original? I think they are AM/FM and under $300. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 | truckernix and cosmo.....yes, I've seen the available AM,FM units for $200-300. But if we can find one that fits and can be found in the local bone yard then thats just a bonus. AM/FM would be fine for me 'cause I'd use my satellite receiver (and no need to cut a hole for an antenna) The info about the twin antennas under the running boards was pretty cool.
cheers | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | Retrosound makes modern radios that fit and look somewhat period correct.
Last edited by DavidF; 04/27/2013 9:44 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | Antennas.....Check out Tune Trapper antennas on E-Bay. They mount under the dash, behind the seat, under the seat etc. Tune Trapper claims they work GREAT!! i going to try this antenna. I to am hesitant about drilling a hole in my truck for the antenna.
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Fixit,
I think some have had success on FM with the hidden antennas but I don't think they worked too well for AM. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 | No help on the radio that fits in the dash. But I have seen and mounted antenna under the hood with some success. Used an existing bolt from the hinge to mount and a zip tie to Stabilize the tip at the center seam. Push the wire through an existing hole in the fire wall and done. Works in town and where reception is good. No one can see it and no holes in the truck. Under the running boards is a new idea to me but might work just fine.
Steve H
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Mounting an antenna under the running board or hood or dash
isn't a good location as Fred eluded to because the metal
around or in close proximity to it, acts as shielding and
shorts out most if not all of the signal. Especially the AM, again as Fred mentioned.
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Here is an explanation from a 1935 radio publication of the idea of an under body antenna. This is a link to my Photo Bucket. Some days the link gives a full size picture and other days it is tiny? Under Body Antenna | | |
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