Fender mounted antenna debacle

[88'K5]

I just found out this is not the stock mounting hole for the oem antenna, location is in the right hand fender and I dont even know what this thing is. Classic industries informed me they don't have anything remotely close that will fit.
The hole sits pretty dramatically at an angle and is large. The truck build is retro original but not show quality, however looking for something sleek and nice looking.
Truck is past the phase of being able to weld over and fill in, prep has been finished professionally and about to go to paint.
Anyone have any ideas? Help please

 

[imiceman44]

I just found out this is not the stock mounting hole for the oem antenna, location is in the right hand fender and I dont even know what this thing is. Classic industries informed me they don't have anything remotely close that will fit.
The hole sits pretty dramatically at an angle and is large. The truck build is retro original but not show quality, however looking for something sleek and nice looking.
Truck is past the phase of being able to weld over and fill in, prep has been finished professionally and about to go to paint.
Anyone have any ideas? Help please

Looks like one of those hinged whip antenna to me from how the hole is.
And if there is no antenna on the market that will fit, I am sorry but it is not that big of a deal to patch it and prep it unless you have an appointment tomorrow and they are booked solid for months and you don't want to wait that long

 

[rampage]

Looks like it may be one of these universal spring antennas. My dad had one on his ‘72.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164052157333

 

[imiceman44]

Looks like it may be one of these universal spring antennas. My dad had one on his ‘72.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164052157333

That is exactly what I was talking about, thanks

 

[HankScorpio]

If you cant come up with an antenna to cover it up try something like these. Metal or rubber, there are lots of sizes available. I have had several police cars and they always have holes all over the place. Stick in a plug and forget about it.