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aj

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Opinions on this antenna
« on: July 27, 2021, 08:28:18 AM »
Does this appear to be correct for 69/70 ?  Thanks.

TOBKOB

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Re: Opinions on this antenna
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2021, 08:41:58 AM »
It appears correct to me... :)

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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2021, 09:09:33 AM »
Cable nut is wrong should be round type .

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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2021, 09:12:56 AM »
Perhaps right antenna with wrong cable ??

Bob Gaines

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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2021, 10:12:31 AM »
The tube is most likely is too long. However the tube can be cut and end re crimped.
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2021, 02:38:14 PM »
I reckon I'll pass on this one.   Likely a couple years before the cake needs this candle anyway.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304082091194?hash=item46ccb47cba:g:GMUAAOSwbGFg~smD

Will keep looking.  And thanks for the education.

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« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2021, 09:30:01 AM »
Recognizing the cost and difficulty in finding a correct original antennae, any suggestions for a more reasonably priced/available alternative?
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2021, 11:29:25 AM »
Recognizing the cost and difficulty in finding a correct original antennae, any suggestions for a more reasonably priced/available alternative?
It is a tough part. It has been that way for decades. Be aware that lower priced(4-600.00) exact looking antennas come up for sale every so often however the parts that they are made with render the antenna inoperative . It looks concours correct but will not allow radio waves to reach your radio. It is for looks only. Here is one on Ebay  https://www.ebay.com/itm/324694498055  . Owners and restoration shops in the past replaced a broken or missing factory antenna with a Ford accessory full size car electric antenna . It looks similar but not exact to the top side of the collapsible factory antenna. Trunk side of course looks different. The switch is installed in a convenient ready made factory hole above the radio trim panel. Another replacement that is sold as for Shelby(not) it is a Ford collapsible antenna it has a C5AZ J engineering number.https://www.ebay.com/itm/402722926722   . It is for Galaxie. It is different in every aspect mast,tip lower half and coaxial cable but still looks similar.
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