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'73 MGB roadster replacement antenna
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Hello, all. Need a bit of help on sourcing a replacement antenna.
Broke the telescoping, steel antenna on my MGB, and it seems that Moss and VB don't sell one that will fit this car. The ones depicted in both the Moss and VB catalog seem to require up to 9" depth. Plus, I'd like to replace this one with one exactly like it if possible.
Please see pic, below. Can't install one that extends below the fender surface.
Also, I don't want a rubber or electric retractable one.
Ideas??
Thanks a million.
Broke the telescoping, steel antenna on my MGB, and it seems that Moss and VB don't sell one that will fit this car. The ones depicted in both the Moss and VB catalog seem to require up to 9" depth. Plus, I'd like to replace this one with one exactly like it if possible.
Please see pic, below. Can't install one that extends below the fender surface.
Also, I don't want a rubber or electric retractable one.
Ideas??
Thanks a million.
May 23, 2016 02:32 PM
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Why can't you install one that extends below the fender surface?
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May 23, 2016 02:48 PM
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That does seem to be further forward than the one on my '76. Is this on the passenger side?
1974-1/2 Roadster, "Bumble Bee", Corvette Yellow - in shambles, wire wheels
1976 Roadster, "Virus", Sandglow - "driver" condition (stock + 32/36 Weber DGEV, cast iron header, 25D distributor), bolt on wheels, ON the road!
1974-1/2 Roadster, "Bumble Bee", Corvette Yellow - in shambles, wire wheels
1976 Roadster, "Virus", Sandglow - "driver" condition (stock + 32/36 Weber DGEV, cast iron header, 25D distributor), bolt on wheels, ON the road!
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May 23, 2016 03:05 PM
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Since Bs never came from the factory with an antenna, a generic one will do. Try your local car audio place.
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I just put a new antenna on my 77. I got it at Advance Auto Parts, in the radio section. Some generic brand - it was like $9.99 I think. Sorry, I didn't really pay much attention.
The PO had one of those rubber wooby ones on there.
Mine looks just like the one in your pic.
Good luck,
Pete
'77 MGB
'73 VW Bus
'30 Model A hotrod,
Jeeps, and on and on. ...way too much stuff.
The PO had one of those rubber wooby ones on there.
Mine looks just like the one in your pic.
Good luck,
Pete
'77 MGB
'73 VW Bus
'30 Model A hotrod,
Jeeps, and on and on. ...way too much stuff.
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A lot of the cars on the 80's had one piece 31 inch whips that did not extend more than the fitting. Might try the junk yard or just google antennas.
First GOOGLE: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12044GM935/Replacement-AM-FM-Antenna.html
Cogito ergo sum periculoso
First GOOGLE: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12044GM935/Replacement-AM-FM-Antenna.html
Cogito ergo sum periculoso
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Mark - Just go to Pep Boys , AutoZone etc. You will find ones that look the same as what you show. The 'pain' is that you cannot attach a new mast to the base that you have to unplug from the radio and route the new wire and insert the rocking grippers, then attach the 3 top fittings.
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May 23, 2016 08:22 PM
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A tip for good performance, is to make sure that the base has a good connection to the body, via those little spikes. How I do it is to sand the underside down to metal, install the antenna, then spray paint over it all to seal the metal.
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