Adding Windshield Antenna cable routing help

[black_aerocoupe]

I got a cable from the JY a long while back and I finally updated my windshield to the one with the antenna.

I used the factory location for the cable (center opening & 2 screw holes) and pushed the cable into the cabin before fastening it down with the 2 screws.

But I can't find the other end inside the car! I've removed the glove box, the RH dash trim / vents, and felt up behind the ducting, under the ducting, over the ducting, over the top of the center vents. I've crawled head-under the driver side dash and reached up there too. I'm using a light; if it was visible, I'd have seen it by now.

Do I need to poke it through the (jute?) firewall sound insulation?

If I get this, I'll try and add pictures of where it comes into the cabin.

 

[ssn696]

Can you take out the AC vent in the center of the dash? You might be right that it pushed up under the sound deadener.

 

[black_aerocoupe]

I took out the center vent "rectangular cone" (held by 2 screws) and it gave me some clearance. But not enough to feel where the cable is.

Will update when I get further.

 

[black_aerocoupe]

You were totally right! Taking out the center vent piece was key.

There's a ledge of metal behind the firewall metal. It has a dip-down vee. Then the insulation has a "+" cut in it.

It got a whole lot easier with a helper and mech. finger to drag things through. Oh and looking in a car without the dash.

 

[ssn696]

Glad you figured it out. I did this swap 25 years ago and remember that I did it - just not how. I like the smooth look of no antenna on the fender and FM has nothing for me these days anyway.

 

[black_aerocoupe]

My desire to do this goes back to the 1993 Car Craft buildup of a black 85 SS. I've been meaning to scan those articles in. They used a power antenna. I didn't want something that is somewhat known for breaking.

I hadn't gotten around to installing a hidden antenna of any sort, and I needed a windshield really bad. Sso this was the perfect time to go with the in-glass version. Reception so far seems equal to the fender mast version.

Now I'll have to get around to filling the hole in, and painting a fender to replace the one on the car.