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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Eimer123
That's what she said.
Lmao@eimer!!

Do a search for billet antennas on eBay. There are tons...
Or go to an autoparts store.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Easiest fix is to shorten your factory antenna.

First remove the ball. you can do this by gripping around the antenna with a pair of pliers so the antena is NOT being held by the pliers. the object is to slide/slam the pliers into the ball and it will pop off. Just be careful not loose the ball as it WILL pop off and roll. once removed, cut down antenna to desired length. to refit ball, use a file or dremmel on the end of the antenna to get it round. install ball with a touch of glue and gently tap with a hammer (or pliers or whatever) to lock it into place.

Thats is, your done. FREE SHORTY ANTENNA!!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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I was actually hoping to find one like the one Trucky has, which is this one
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Look at summit racing. I got one like trucky has for my son's car, they have that exact type in varying lengths. those aint cheap though and nothings cheaper than ueland's version.....

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ASM-6212K/
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Look at summit racing. I got one like trucky has for my son's car, they have that exact type in varying lengths. those aint cheap though and nothings cheaper than ueland's version.....

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ASM-6212K/
I'll look around the auto stores around here and see what they have, if i can't find one ill prob get that one...thanks!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Make your own just coil it!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Get a retractable power antenna and problem solved!

Up when you are using it and down when you are not (that did not sound right LOL) but you get the idea!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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that is so !!!!

I had one of those things on my 1974 Cordoba....with the rich corinthian leather....lol
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
that is so !!!!

I had one of those things on my 1974 Cordoba....with the rich corinthian leather....lol
I had one on my 1975 Dart Swinger and you can still get them!!! LOL
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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WOW, you guys are dating yourselves... old enough to be my fadder!
 
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