In the midst of messy body work and prep to paint the fastback, I had an Idea that I think is pretty cool. I've been re-assesing everything about the exterior, such as what to keep and what to shave. (keeping emblems, ditching rocker trim, front and rear bumper guards, and reverse lights, adding GT-thru-valance exhaust and Shelby hood scoop).
Anywho, Since the fenders are off right now, I have a feeling that there is plenty of room behind the fender, and plenty of slack in the antenna wire itself to lower the entire antenna assembly so that only 1/2 an inch or so sticks up above the stock chrome bezel that goes on top of the fender. It'll take a little bit of fabrication to fill the space, attach it and so on, but it's very doable.
The final product will look like a power antenna, and still have enough slack, that if I need good radio reception, it will telescope up well above the roof line. I have little desire to buy, install, and add yet more tacked-on wiring for a power antenna, and mostly use the 6 disc CD changer in the trunk. I'd just like to clean up the exterior a bit.
Whatcha think?
Anywho, Since the fenders are off right now, I have a feeling that there is plenty of room behind the fender, and plenty of slack in the antenna wire itself to lower the entire antenna assembly so that only 1/2 an inch or so sticks up above the stock chrome bezel that goes on top of the fender. It'll take a little bit of fabrication to fill the space, attach it and so on, but it's very doable.
The final product will look like a power antenna, and still have enough slack, that if I need good radio reception, it will telescope up well above the roof line. I have little desire to buy, install, and add yet more tacked-on wiring for a power antenna, and mostly use the 6 disc CD changer in the trunk. I'd just like to clean up the exterior a bit.
Whatcha think?