09-26-2007, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Indiana and Iowa
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Spent $13 at dealer and about 10 minutes. Just unbolted the mast assembly and slid antenna still attached to post/wire next to fender.
No loss of FM stations, and looks GREAT!!! Who would have thought less than $20 could look so good!
Thanks for the write-up and idea!
EDIT: WTS factory cowl piece ;)
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11-01-2007, 10:01 AM
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SMITTYS GEARS AND BEERS
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Gulfport MS/ Rochester NY
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I'm thinkin about doin this mod... Would installing a FM Booster Work? Maybe? Who knows......
and have you ever notices that NBS antenna's kinda got a lean to them??
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11-07-2007, 01:26 PM
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
works great and take all of 10 min
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11-08-2007, 06:55 AM
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Fever for the Flava
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
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I'm thinkin about doin this mod... Would installing a FM Booster Work? Maybe? Who knows......
and have you ever notices that NBS antenna's kinda got a lean to them??
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What is this FM booster you speak of. I shaved mine and love the look but my wife complains about the loss of reception...
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11-08-2007, 07:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: close to hop-town, ky
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Awesome thread guys, thanks, ordering mine now.
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11-09-2007, 02:37 AM
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SMITTYS GEARS AND BEERS
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Gulfport MS/ Rochester NY
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
A FM Booster is a small FM Freq Amplifier, that you install inline with your antenna cable. You can look one up on ebay or even radio shack has one. I had a FM Booster in my 99 Blazer, and it pulled radio stations in very well. It gets a little tight when you dont have to much room inside your DIN mount in your dash. I'll try to post a link for one here in a few...
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11-17-2007, 05:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: close to hop-town, ky
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Ordered the part and mine is done!! Looks great and still have the same reception.
Thanks
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11-20-2007, 02:52 AM
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Fever for the Flava
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
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Originally Posted by Seabee15
A FM Booster is a small FM Freq Amplifier, that you install inline with your antenna cable. You can look one up on ebay or even radio shack has one. I had a FM Booster in my 99 Blazer, and it pulled radio stations in very well. It gets a little tight when you dont have to much room inside your DIN mount in your dash. I'll try to post a link for one here in a few...
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Yeah that would be great. Thanks man...
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11-21-2007, 01:21 AM
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SMITTYS GEARS AND BEERS
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Gulfport MS/ Rochester NY
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
No Problem...tell me how it turns out on your silverado...I'm planning to do this mod when I get back to the great country THE USA...
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11-24-2007, 11:53 AM
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Honorary Mythbuster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Volusia County, FL
Age: 32
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Ordered mine yesterday, should be here today. Cost me $15 at the dealer. Will have to go to Home Depot to get a L bracket, bolt, and a couple of other things I need as well....
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11-29-2007, 09:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Ordering the corner now, Thanks! 
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12-27-2007, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: 28
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I LOVE these cheap easy tricks that just make a world of difference!! Just like clearing my own headlights for a $5 bottle of silicone adhesive...
What size is the L bracket can you get a Lowes part number? Is every one else making there own?
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12-27-2007, 03:06 PM
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Fever for the Flava
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Wasilla, AK
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Just go to lowes and ask for a bracket. I had to put mine on the grinder so it would fit so buy a few sizes and you should be in business.
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12-27-2007, 03:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I work for a construction company. I work in the Elect. Dept in the office. I just walked out to the tool crib and they gave me one that is big enough for a 1/4" bolt... It looks just like that one in the pic and has probably a 3/8 hole in it..
I'm going to try it when i get home!!
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01-11-2008, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Nor Cal
Age: 21
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
mines dunsky. the only problem i had was not getting a shipping order from partszoneonline but it got here soo quick i guess i didn't need one. got here in 3 days from the east coast to cali
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01-18-2008, 09:43 PM
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2manyprojects
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hawaii
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
thanks for the info, excellent idea.
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02-05-2008, 06:28 PM
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SCAMMER
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Caribou, ME
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Good write up
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02-05-2008, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Sellersburg, IN / Louisville, KY
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Thanks guys! 
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04-16-2008, 09:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Jackson Mississippi
Age: 22
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Great write up, just ordered mine, can't wait to clean up the heavy chevy
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04-16-2008, 11:59 AM
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S B0MB
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Floriduh!
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I was even cheaper I used 3 zip ties. no L bracket
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