04-27-2008, 12:42 PM
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knows nothing, needs help
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: all over
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
did this today myself, didnt use a bracket or zip ties. easiest/cheapest mod i've ever done that makes a big difference..Thanks!
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06-14-2008, 06:13 PM
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Harley
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Macon
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
thanks for the writeup and part number. I hated that antenna. simple and adds that subtle touch.
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08-06-2008, 02:13 PM
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#83
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Munchin 24-7
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: So MO
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
you think the part number would be the same for 08?
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08-06-2008, 05:46 PM
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Honorary Mythbuster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Volusia County, FL
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I would imagine there is a different part # for an 08. Go look at an 08 esky and see if it has the same panel, and then order for that vehicle... or see if they have a panel for a "radio delete" truck.
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08-07-2008, 06:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: S.E. Mich.
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I did mine a couple of weeks ago, just used 3 zip ties, and used black dum dum in cover hole. I lost some am recept, but don't use am very much. FM is pretty much the same, I guess it just depends on where you live. I you lived up in Alaska you probably wouldn't get any recept. I live in the city, so now problem.
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08-08-2008, 11:30 AM
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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!
I'm in AK, and when I had my 05 CC silvy, I did this mod and lost some reception, but not bad...
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08-09-2008, 12:13 PM
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formerly tribaltatts70
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Louisiana
Age: 24
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I live in Louisiana, i did the mod, took about 5 minutes if that, i really dont listen to radio, but still get good reception, if not better, and everyone notices it, easy and simple. i did like a lot of you and bought mine from partszoneonline
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08-12-2008, 11:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Antonio
Age: 24
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
this is an awesome write up when it stopps raining im gunna do it
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08-17-2008, 08:04 PM
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Location: Sellersburg, IN / Louisville, KY
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
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you think the part number would be the same for 08?
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No, they are not the same. I ordered an '07 esky cowl corner. Here they are side by side. Mine on the left...esky on the right.
The esky part has the outline of the hole that is in our part. I used my dremel and cut that piece out and used it as a plug on my cowl corner. Also, on the GMT-900s, the antenna cable is shorter and the hood hinge is in the way. So, I mounted the antenna under the wiper cowl with some zip ties. Reception was crap, so I used a piece of wire with some connectors to ground the antenna base. Reception is pretty good and I think my "plug" that I made doesn't look bad. Even the texture matches.
I don't remember the part number off hand, but you can use the site that I posted in the first post and then drill down through their part menu, or just call them up. I think the part for the GMT-900s was only about $8...cheap enough for me to justify hacking it up. 
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09-09-2008, 07:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: CT
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
worked great, got an escalade already so i stole the cover off that at my own house, i swear the radio sound way better, i think it turned my whole engine bay into an antenna or somethin thanks!
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11-08-2008, 12:47 PM
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Chevy in my blood
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: 305, South Fla
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
I just tried this, and didnt have any reception at all, so I undid the whole l-bracket and put it back up in the stock position.
any word if the inline amp has helped? i would think that if you amplify no signal you would get extra nothing ---at least thats how it works in the home a/v field.
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02-24-2009, 06:51 PM
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Chevy Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Peoria
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Hmmi think i got an L bracket sitting around, im gonna try this.
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02-25-2009, 02:15 PM
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Chevy Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Peoria
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Well my L bracket didnt work, but i went to a 24 hour walmart and did this mod at midnight in the parking lot. Pretty easy!
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04-30-2009, 06:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: south Texas
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
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Originally Posted by xAustin
did this today myself, didnt use a bracket or zip ties. easiest/cheapest mod i've ever done that makes a big difference..Thanks!
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Ditto.
Looks clean too 
Did this today after my buddy down the road had his broken off.
After helping him tear his truck apart trying to find where the antenna wire went behind the dash i did this to prevent myself from having to do the same.
Besides i listen to Sirius and never use FM anyway.
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05-01-2009, 01:53 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Grand Blanc, MI
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Did this a week ago on the 03 after finding this thread. the truck looks so much cleaner, and didnt lose much reception. If only the 94 was this easy! 
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05-17-2009, 12:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: gainesville, fl
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Just did this today. Thanks for the good idea.
For anyone needing an L bracket. I just found a scrap piece of aluminum, cut into a 1x2" piece and bent it and it worked perfect. No need to actual buy a bracket unless you can't find anything around the house that will work.
I did not notice any loss in reception with this either. Thanks!
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05-27-2009, 01:01 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Just ordered this part going to give this a try
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06-14-2009, 01:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fresno,CA
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Why not just unbolt the antenna mount flip it upside down then bolt it back in and screw the antenna back in from underneath. Works like a charm and no need for L brackets or zip ties. Its a tight fit but there should be enough slack to do this. I have done this on two 05 gmc rc and had no problem with either. I will say try to use the stock antenna it gets the best reception when mounted upside down.
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06-15-2009, 09:38 AM
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Merez
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Dubuque, IA
Age: 31
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
This is a pretty slick mod, thanks!
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07-26-2009, 10:57 AM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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Re: Cheap way to shave a NBS antenna!
Sweet, gonna do it today. If only it was this east to get rid of the Onstar and XM antennas.
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