I want to use a hidden antenna on my hot rod. What's the best one out there? Please spare me your ******** answers about you don't have a radio in your car because it's not how they did it 100 years ago. I should have added that I'm looking for an electronic 12 Volt type.
Mine is mounted to an "L" bracket on the frame under the p***enger door. Near the end it goes thru a zip tie the kind with a 1/8-3/16" hole for a screw. The hole I make with the zip is about 1" to keep the antenna from bouncing into the frame. Same as I did in 1961 but easier with a zip tie..
How well does that work? I have the same dilemma, I've looked at the 'hidden' units that stick to a window but they don't have very good reviews, basically if you live 'out' from the station(s) reception is poor.
Mine is a standard 3 section chrome antenna. Radio looks stock but has been retro fitted for AM/FM and additional plug ins. Works perfect. I tried to mount it crossways under the dash but got poor reception. I finally remember what I did back in HS when I was removing everything I could for the clean look. My first one was under the running board. Then my 50's cars were on the outside of the frame rail parallel to the p***enger door just like 56 in my avatar. Good luck
I have the antenna mounted vertically behind the seat in my roadster. Its out of sight but I can extend it up to about head high. Works good.
I have a similar setup to jumpy six. Mine is under a gl*** running board and only works real good on FM, marginal on AM. It is mounted to the RB mounts in rubber.
my radio is above the windshield . i taped the antenna to the under side of the roof with ac duct tape then put the headliner in . picks up real good
Here,s mine-it's just a few yards of insulated wire connected to the inner wire of the co-axial antenna lead. The outer braid is earthed to the frame. I have the wire looped around the front bumper mount brackets. Good and cheap. Just like me.
After reading that some guys put them under the running board, I did the same. My reception isn't very good though.
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