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EH819

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Anyone sell a shorter version of the radio antenna for a GT or is there any way to convert it to a power antenna? The stock one is just too long.

 

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scheister

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There was a thread awhile back that told how to shorten the stock antenna. Might want to do a search

 

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03gtmustang

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All you got to do is cut it at any length you want with a hack saw, (mine is 10" long) then sand the tip, then take the ball off the other side and put it onto your short antenna. Your going to have to sand around the tip because its too thick and you wont be able to get the ball onto it. Also to get the ball off your going to need a clamp to hold the antenna then a hammer and maybe a wrench or something to get the ball off. And last hammer the ball onto your antenna so its got a tight fit. Be sure not to lose your ball as your taking it off. It will fly off the antenna. I get fine reception with my 10" antenna. After your done you might want to touch up your antenna with some black spray paint.

go here if you need more help

 

stallion98gt

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I bought the one from 50resto.com...short billet one...very clean..paid $25 something...looks really sleek...
at first I cut mine but ended up not liking it so I bought that shorty one..

 

menasci

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EH819 said:

Anyone sell a shorter version of the radio antenna for a GT or is there any way to convert it to a power antenna? The stock one is just too long.

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http://www.ssinserts.com/mustang_accessories.htm

 

tontot77

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what if you want a super long one?

 

menasci

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tontot77 said:

what if you want a super long one?

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Then keep it stock

 

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Isaac-1

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I was just talking to a guy here at work about this subject, Auto-Zone has shorter ones for $10 that come with an adapter kit and will fit a Mustang.

Ike

 

neoclasiccl

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I bought one of these for my old car Here

 

Wikkdgt

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Here is my autozone antenna.

 

Wikkdgt

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Oh that is a rubber antenna also. It bends and flexes so no worries of it breaking or being bent.

 

stallion98gt

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neoclasiccl said:

I bought one of these for my old car Here

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that's the one I have..very sexy

 

neoclasiccl

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stallion98gt said:

that's the one I have..very sexy

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BullittAndy

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If you shorten the antenna it has to be between 14 and 15 inches, so as to maintain its receptive ability.

 

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jimfitzgerald

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As stated above, cut it off to approximately 15 inches long. I used the claws of a hammer to pull the ball off. I wrapped a rag around it so it wouldn't fly across the room and get lost. Saw off the top of the antenna and then file it down enough to put the ball back on. Use some glue and spray paint with black paint. I think it looks a lot better that any of the other options.

 

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Stangly w/03 GT

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www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=114

UPR Shorty Billet Antenna starting at $28.95

I Like mine!

 

BDRs02BlkGT

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Here is a picture of the UPR Antenna that I have on my stang. I really like it and have not had any problems with reception.

 

trublustallion

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deffinately cut it , i got tired of the Radio Control car look, really makes car look cleaner

 

70stangcoupe

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I lost the ball off the top of my stock antenna.

Is that bad???

 

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wickedgt70

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I got the UPR short antenna and it ruined my reception. I used to get every station in clear...then they all were very fuzzy at best. I took it right off and put the long one back on. Once I get satellite radio I will put UPR back on for looks only.