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#22
June 24th, 2013, 01:47 AM
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Mounting Antenna
Worked on getting the antenna installed. The new after market unit I got from LMC (same as others I would suspect) may all have this problem.
The existing hole from the factory (you can tell if it OEM factory because the hole has a slight notch) is designed for a slightly different antenna base. The one from the kit will need to have the rubber bushing/gasket glue in place to hold it while you tighten down. Also the lower mast brace is too short, I had to make a new one from a piece of flat bar aluminum. Picture 1 shows the original and the new heavier long brace. I was able to use the supplied speed washers and wrap-around. Picture 2 shows the hole you have to drill to mount the brace through. Picture 3 shows the new brace mounted. Picture 4 shows the assembly braced at bottom. Pictures 5 shows the size of the kit supplied vs. home made brace. 
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#23
June 24th, 2013, 01:49 AM
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Re: Mounting Antenna
Finished antenna,
When I got through with that I put on the mirror and Spotlight. Then I sat in truck and took a picture looking over the hood I've dreamed about for years.
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June 24th, 2013, 05:44 AM
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Re: Mounting Antenna
Looks good!
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#25
June 26th, 2013, 01:38 AM
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Re: wiring of the electrical components
Jake: I am 100% sold on "Packard 56" as used on our trucks when new. Check them out at PCS Connections. Bought a lot of mine on eBay and NAPA Auto Parts
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#26
June 26th, 2013, 01:39 AM
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Re: wiring of the electrical components
The best tape is sold at Grainger and is called "plating tape". It is very forgiving and reusable. Simply unwrap and rewrap as needed. Again - the same stuff used on our trucks when new.
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#27
June 27th, 2013, 04:20 PM
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Re: wiring of the electrical components
Quote:
To view some links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Maybe you should introduce yourself with a new topic? address for PCS connections? I may need some wiring stuff like Jake too
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My 60-66 GMC Projects: 1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic. 1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch 1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats)
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#28
June 28th, 2013, 02:33 AM
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Re: wiring of the electrical components
To view some links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Maybe you should introduce yourself with a new topic? The parts are commonly called Packard 56, GM 56, or Delphi connectors. They are the same as the connectors used on our trucks when new.
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#30
July 1st, 2013, 02:06 PM
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Re: wiring of the electrical components
FYI the company's website is
To view some links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Maybe you should introduce yourself with a new topic? I found them after a short google search, but I thought I would save the next guy a few minutes. RichG
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