Antenna Usage
| ANTENNA | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Telescopic (AM-only radio) | X | X | X | X | X | X | . | . | . |
| Front Telescopic (AM/FM radio) | . | X | . | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Front Fixed (AM/FM radio) | . | . | X | X | X | X | . | . | . |
| Rear Telescopic (AM-only radio) | . | X | X | X | X | X | . | . | . |
| Rear Power (AM-only radio) | . | . | X | . | . | . | . | . | . |
| Windshield (all radios) | . | . | . | . | . | . | X | X | X |
| ANTENNA | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 |
"Fixed": A radio antenna consisting of a rod that is a fixed length of 31" to optimize FM reception.
"Telescopic": A radio antenna that can manually be lowered or raised. Split up into retracting sections like a telescope. Sometimes referred to as a "manual" antenna.
"Power": A radio antenna mounted in the rear quarter panel consisting of a telescopic mast that is raised and lowered by a motor mechanism in the trunk.
"Windshield": A radio antenna that consists of very fine laminated wires embedded into the layers of windshield glass. Sometimes referred to as a "hidden" or "invisible" antenna.
Special Notes:
*Antennas were installed on the passenger side of the vehicles regardless if they were front or rear mounted.
*There were no rear antenna options available for El Caminos.
*There was a rear telescopic radio antenna option for 1964 Chevelles, but it was dealer-installed with a matching "dummy" antenna on the driver's side. Some examples don't have the dummy antenna.
*1970-1972 vehicles that had a dealer-installed radio were fitted with a front mounted antenna.
Click on the Reception link for antenna troubleshooting tips.