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#89569 03/09/2004 11:15 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | I put the hole on the right top side of the front fender on my 55 task force and bought an antenna from Autozone. It seems kind of flimsy and wiggles alot. The inside of the antenna only has a saddle that the base tightens up on. Seems kind of cheap, unless I didn't tighten it up enough.
Has anyone found a good antenna with a nice inner base or put something on the inside of the fender to strengthen the base so it doesn't move around alot?
Dennis
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#89570 03/10/2004 2:52 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 66 | if the base of the antenna is wiggling, then you need to tighten it up more. If the sheetmetal is giving, then u need to support it i.e. big washer.
BrianK
p.s. the antenna i got from NAPA (cheap one) was just sandwiched together by a nut.
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#89571 03/10/2004 4:47 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | Since you've already got the hole, you might not want this, but HERE\'S what I did on my truck -- I love the way it looks!
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | |
#89572 03/15/2004 9:53 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 106 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 106 | I just finished my antenna nightmare. I ordered one of the original style replacements that cost $70-$90, and the hole was too far forward, so I mashed the crap out of the first one. Got another and was careful, but still had to keep the glove box out so that if I ever needed to open the hood, I could take the antenna off, and access the inside. Sucked. Finally drove around and found a great on the other day for ten bucks at a stereo store here-it's got the spring on the bottom, is maybe four feet when extended, and actually looks kinda period. Plus, now if I want to get under the hood, the spring bends for quick access, or I can loosen one screw to fold it down. I'm trying to figure out this digital camera, I'll see if I can get a pic up.
51 Chevy 1/2 ton-Restored
46 GMC 1 1/2 ton-Farm Fresh
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