#1  
Old 02-18-2021, 07:34 PM
roger1's Avatar
roger1 roger1 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: San Angelo, TX
Posts: 765
Default 69 GTO Convertible rear mounted antenna options

My '69 project car has a front fender antenna but I really like the look of radio antennas in the rear of these cars.
I don't want to spend the $600 or so for a rebuilt original electric antenna.
Are there any decent alternatives? I don't even need it to be electric, I just want it to look good. I see Ames has an electric but the bezel is black plastic and I don't think that would look good at all.

Or, am I best off not converting and just buy a new reproduction setup keep it up front?

__________________
'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD
'83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO
2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO
'55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO
  #2  
Old 02-19-2021, 12:26 AM
thepontiacman's Avatar
thepontiacman thepontiacman is online now
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Talladega,AL
Posts: 2,000
Default

Keep up front.

Sent from my Moto Z3 Play using Tapatalk

__________________
You never know what I might have that you are looking for. EMAIL me. Also check out my other ads here on PY. Just click on user name to view other ads.

USPS Money Orders or Wal-Mart to Wal-Mart money gram wire transfer -preferred payments.

If Payment doesn't show up in 3-4 days, I move on to the next person that wants it.

Serious Inquiries Only - Shipping Isn't Free.
  #3  
Old 02-19-2021, 12:46 AM
Baron Von Zeppelin Baron Von Zeppelin is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,419
Default

Quote:
Are there any decent alternatives?
1) Antenna Delete - use some new-fangled type antenna that isn't visible.

2) 70-72 "Antenna in-glass/windshield"

AM is more reliant on the antenna than FM -
you might do fine with the new-fangled stealth antenna if you have good FM stations in your location.

  #4  
Old 02-19-2021, 12:28 PM
roger1's Avatar
roger1 roger1 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: San Angelo, TX
Posts: 765
Default

Thanks guys.

I guess it just doesn't make sense to drill the hole in the rear if I don't put an original back there. Maybe they will reproduce an original at some point.

Not crazy about the idea of going to in-windshield antenna so that leaves me the options of going with a stealth or buying a front reproduction. I'll want to decide that soon as I'm doing bodywork now and will need to decide to weld up the hole in the fender or leave it there.

One plus of going with a stealth is that if they ever do reproduce the rear antenna, I could then consider it since there would be no fender hole to deal with.

__________________
'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD
'83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO
2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO
'55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO
  #5  
Old 02-20-2021, 08:31 AM
roger1's Avatar
roger1 roger1 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: San Angelo, TX
Posts: 765
Default

They reproduce these manual antennas for '63-64 Impalas.
If I had a rear hole already but no original antenna unit, I might consider one of these repros for my GTO but I'm not sure it would be wise to drill a new hole for one.


__________________
'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD
'83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO
2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO
'55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO

Last edited by roger1; 02-20-2021 at 08:38 AM.
  #6  
Old 02-23-2021, 12:17 PM
Andretti's Avatar
Andretti Andretti is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 736
Default

I like the look of the rear antennas on the '69's with the way they slope back. When I bought my '69 convertible back in '97 the OE power antenna was long gone and the hole welded up. It had no antenna so I installed an invisible unit.
Years later I finally redrilled the hole and mounted an aftermarket power unit since all the wiring was in place. I like the look of them, up or down, but unlike the original, mine retracts fully but that does make it easier to get your car cover on.
If I become as adventurous as you Roger and one day start my resto, I'll still be keeping the rear antenna.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	UTTS4774.jpg
Views:	109
Size:	112.4 KB
ID:	561399  


Last edited by Andretti; 02-23-2021 at 12:27 PM.
  #7  
Old 02-25-2021, 12:45 PM
gtohurstjudge's Avatar
gtohurstjudge gtohurstjudge is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: plano,tx.
Posts: 1,923
Default

I have owned my 69 GTO convertible for 50 years. I always hated the
antenna on the front fender because A: it looked bad and B: It made noise at
highway speeds with the top down. For many years I went with a windshield
for a 70 GTO convertible that had the hidden antenna in it. I really liked that
setup, but I wound up buying an nos power antenna for the car and installed
it about 20 years ago........I love the way that looks on the car.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1374.jpg
Views:	106
Size:	72.2 KB
ID:	561545  

  #8  
Old 02-25-2021, 01:42 PM
roger1's Avatar
roger1 roger1 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: San Angelo, TX
Posts: 765
Default

Makes noise with the top down? Now I'm leaning to welding up the hole on the fender. Then either go the stealth mode or consider a non-correct rear antenna.
Thanks for everyone's replies. This was the type of feedback I was looking for.

__________________
'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD
'83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO
2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO
'55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO
  #9  
Old 03-30-2021, 12:52 AM
north's Avatar
north north is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,388
Default

Full-size early mid 70’s fords and merc’s fit pretty well, but they go all the way down unlike the factory gto ones that had about a 6” fixed mast section. These Ford units are the right length to anchor to the wheel tub and you can use the repop correct looking nut and upper bezel.

__________________
My Break Away Squad
1969 Fbird (Base, 350 & Sprint Cvt’s - 400HO & TA Hardtops)
1969 LeMans (2dr & 4dr Hardtop and a Cvt)
1969 LeMans Safari 2 seat Wagon
1969 GTO (2 Cvt, 2 Hardtops & Judge Hardtop)
1969 Catalina (3 Cvt’s & a 2dr hardtop)
1969 Ventura 2 Seat Wagon
1969 Executive 4dr Sedan
1969 Bonnie Cvt
1969 Bonnie 3 Seat Wagon (2 of them)
1969 Bonnie Brougham (4dr Hardtop & Cvt)
1969 Grand Prix SJ (2 of them)
1969 2+2 2dr Hardtop (Canadian model)
  #10  
Old 03-30-2021, 07:15 AM
roger1's Avatar
roger1 roger1 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: San Angelo, TX
Posts: 765
Default

Thanks for that info North! I'll do some research on that.
At this point, I have decided to weld up the hole on the fender.

__________________
'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD
'83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO
2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO
'55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:40 PM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017