[68start]

Is there a way to know if my car came with an antenna or not? I have a ’65 basic 300. The car came with no radio, but a radio block off plate (in box of stuff), and an antenna on the passenger side. By looking at the antenna hole, I cannot tell if someone hacked a hole there, or if it’s a factory/dealer hole. I’m thinking about welding it up for the clean original basic look, and using a hidden electronic type antenna for a hidden stereo system.

Thanks,
MJ

 

[Tom Hendricks]

I'm no 65 expert, but I'd say if your car had no radio, it had no antenna.

The gurus will be able to tell you if there was an antenna package only available, but I doubt it.

 

[DaleM]

If 65s are anything like the 67s, look for other tell-tale signs like mulitple engine grounding straps and/or condenser on the voltage regulator. I've been told by knowledgable 67 guys that if there was no radio ordered (on 67s anyway), these grounding straps wouldn't be present.

 

[Tom Hendricks]

I don't know how original your car is. It may be a radio delete car with a factory antenna hole if the fender came off of another car !!

 

[68start]

The car "was" complete with original motor and all mechanics. Shows it's age, but solid, uncut, and a great start. I had the front clip off for paint and engine bay detailing, prior to dropping in a big block. The front end looks original to car with no replacement metal or signs of wrecks. I took LOTS of original disassembly pictures, so I'll look through them for ground straps. I've not yet seen a car as stripped as mine yet, absolutly no options. I can only assume the antenna was put on later, but wanted to make sure before filling in a hole.

Thanks,

MJ

 

[Cam]

I think the previous poster that mentioned group straps was right on.

A possible exception might be on a Police car where RF interference would hamper 2-way radio. I rather doubt you have a Police car (they did actually make B02 Chevelles in '65 but they are very rare). Also later year GM cars did offer a 'radio accomodation kit' as an RPO.