NNBS Antenna Delete?

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SamCarroll

Discussion Starter · Jun 25, 2009

Has someone done this to an NNBS yet? My antenna bugs the shit out of me but i sometimes listen to sports radio so i cant just take it off. I was wondering if anyone had removed it from its base and maybe placed it running down the fender under the hood? Or how easy could doing that be?

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JoeR

· #2 · Jun 25, 2009

on the nbs, people have run them down the length on the fender. why not a shortie antenna, maybe black powdercoated

Kindredmsg

· #3 · Jun 25, 2009

I swear I remember someone who had an NNBS with a relocated one. All the searching I do brings up no results.

When I took mine off my reception didn't change(at least when I do use my radio, which is never). Take it off for one day and see how your reception works out.
:shrug:

on1wheel06

· #4 · Jun 25, 2009

i havent looked around an NNBS, but for my truck i just unbolted my antenna mount placed it horizonally and reattached the atenna, which i zip tied to the fender.

i havent noticed any drastic change in reception, and its completely hidden.

SamCarroll

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 25, 2009

hopefully its easy. Ill look around tomorrow

ATOM

· #6 · Jun 25, 2009

i just was reading on texastruckscene.com that you can do it to the nnbs too, but no pics or part number for the cowl though
#15
http://www.texastruckscene.com/showthread.php?p=7450#post7450

#89
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/tech-articles-two/268764-cheap-way-shave-nbs-antenna-5.html

StanfordM_3

· #7 · Jun 25, 2009

I put a black shorty antenna on mine. Its small and still gets good reception

JB

· #8 · Jun 25, 2009

Sam...you want a shorty billet antenna?

I got one if you want it

satisfied1999

· #9 · Jun 25, 2009

Kindredmsg said:
I swear I remember someone who had an NNBS with a relocated one. All the searching I do brings up no results.

When I took mine off my reception didn't change(at least when I do use my radio, which is never). Take it off for one day and see how your reception works out.
:shrug:

There was a thread on this somewhere that I read too with pics and all....hmm. I will try and find it again and post up a link.

Dalton

· #10 · Jun 25, 2009

cut your antenna to desired length, then just sharpen the the end to a point and paint it black. poor man's shorty antenna :imo:

UnLeasheD

· #11 · Jun 25, 2009

Dalton said:
cut your antenna to desired length, then just sharpen the the end to a point and paint it black. poor man's shorty antenna :imo:

and thats what Jb did ..

JB

· #12 · Jun 25, 2009

ya I cut off about 15" to where its below the top of the cab, but I added a 1/8" plug on the end from the help section at autozone.
I used to have a short billet one, but theres a couple radio stations I like to listen to and couldnt get a decent signal so I modified the stocker

pics suck (garage) but you get the idea.

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rorygs

· #13 · Jun 26, 2009

ATOM said:
i just was reading on texastruckscene.com that you can do it to the nnbs too, but no pics or part number for the cowl though
#15
http://www.texastruckscene.com/showthread.php?p=7450#post7450

#89
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/tech-articles-two/268764-cheap-way-shave-nbs-antenna-5.html

It would be nice if we could get that part number, if its only $9 for the Esky piece, it would be well worth it to cut it up to make a plug for the Silverado cowl. I hate my big ass antenna also, the shark fin on the roof sucks ass also.

rorygs

· #14 · Jun 27, 2009

I think I just found the p/n I just ordered it from gmpartsdirect.com, Im hoping its the right one. 25820730

UnLeasheD

· #15 · Jun 27, 2009

soo how is the vacu-tit working out for u Jb ?

JB

· #16 · Jun 27, 2009

works fine

I still have a shorty billet in the garage, but I like this better

UnLeasheD

· #17 · Jun 28, 2009

h0w c0me u never used it ? Was it reciepti0n issues ?

Chevrolet Fanatic

· #18 · Jun 28, 2009

rorygs said:
the shark fin on the roof sucks ass also.

I don't understand why people at least color match them so they blend in a little bit better. I'm sure it's not that hard to get off and paint.

JB

· #19 · Jun 28, 2009

UnLeasheD said:
h0w c0me u never used it ? Was it reciepti0n issues ?

I had it on my truck for along time, I just wanted more black. There was one private owned radio station that I had a hard time getting but other than that I could get them all.

Anyone wants it I'll sell it for $20 shipped

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lowoh8

· #20 · Jun 28, 2009

you can reuse the ball on the end

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