Fred Katz wrote:
>
> Michael,
>
> You can make use of that antenna by combining it with another antenna that
> is broken or bent. So don't discard it. It will take a half hour of your
> time, and the antenna will not be perfect. But it can be put to use.
>
> There is a black plastic plug in the bottom of the grey plastic tube below
> the base. Don't try prying it out, that's a waste of time. Use a Dremel
> cutting tool or a hacksaw to carefully cut the grey plastic tube just above
> the black plug at the dimpled holes in the grey plastic. The antenna is
> spring loaded just behind the plug, so be careful when removing it. Push
> the metal antenna shaft down and out of the tube.
>
> Swap parts to make one good antenna assembly. Place the good antenna mast
> up into the bottom of the good tube (with the intact wire lead). Insert the
> spring (about 8 inches long) making sure the black end is up against the
> bottom of the metal mast. Then insert the black plug in the bottom, by
> glueing it in place. Then drill a small hole in the tube and put a screw
> through it into the plug.
>
> Voila, a working antenna.
>
> Fred - So.SF
>
> ----------
> > From: CalSpeed@aol.com
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Roadster Antenna
> > Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 12:59 PM
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Recently I bought a Roadster Natenna off of the eBay auction site. When
> I
> > received it I found out that it was in bad shape. The female connector
> was
> > totally cut off. Oh well... so much for the description of product by
> the
> > seller. It is terrible that someone would intentionally do that to
> another
> > person.
> >
> > Now I ned to know if it is possible to make a repair on it. Would a
> splice
> > work? Will I receive decent reception for a butchered line?
> >
> > And to think I could have spent a few bucks more on a used one from a
> > supplier.
> > Be aware everyone...!
> >
> > Michael "Calspeed" Carion
> > 1967.5 SRL311-000248 Solex
> >
Michael
I was off the list for about a week. Had a Gazzilion messages (about
350 or so) so this may be a tad late. I have an antenna. Be happy to
send it to you. Cost you one slurpee. Please advise.
Guy
1967.5 SPL
Tempe, Arizona
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