Antenna cable hole '65 Barracuda

[Bob Jasinski]

Surprising as it is, my Formula S was a radio delete car. I am installing a radio, so I need to install an antenna. I need help determining where the hole should be for the antenna cable where it enters the cabin under the dash. The FSM shows a nice template for the fender antenna location, but not a word on the hole for the cable. If anyone happens to have their '65 (Barracuda or Valiant with factory radio) car apart, a photo showing where that cable comes in would be great.

 

[4mulas]

The hole is probably already punched out with a plug in it. Have you looked?

 

[Cuda Al]

On the 67 this is where it goes.

Alan

 

[Bob Jasinski]

The hole is probably already punched out with a plug in it. Have you looked?

Yes, I've looked, no plug, no hole. Spent a lot of time looking on the outside and inside panels. No dash in the car, easy to see.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

On the 67 this is where it goes.
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Alan

Thanks Alan, but the '65 is very different.

 

[Cuda Al]

Thanks Alan, but the '65 is very different.

Looks the same to me (at least the antenna hole).

Alan

 

[Bob Jasinski]

Looks the same to me (at least the antenna hole).
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Alan, Yes, I see it now, the '67 hood spring through me off. I do have the raised "bump-out" in my '65 as shown in both your '67 and '65 pictures. However, there is no hole or plug, but you can see the indication for the hole pressed into the metal. Thanks! I'm surprised it would be there, so low. I'm glad I reached out to the list, I was about to drill much higher in the panel. Can you give me an estimate of the diameter of the hole in the '65? I'm trying to figure out what grommet size was used.

 

[Cuda Al]

The hole is exactly 3/4"
It is hard to see as it was hard to hold the ruler and take the picture.

Alan