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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: dave1987 on May 21, 2009, 08:40:34 AM

Title: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: dave1987 on May 21, 2009, 08:40:34 AM
Has anyone here ever considered trying it? I have been thinking of putting one in from an old Lincoln Town Car or the like. Might be something fun and interesting for a restomod project. Perhaps I could even write up an article about it for the magazine!
Title: Re: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: 78txpony on May 21, 2009, 09:05:54 AM
Is there a bolt-in power unit with the rectangular base, or am I just dreaming? 
This would be handy for using car covers (AND cool)...
Title: Re: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: 72Wagon on May 21, 2009, 04:25:07 PM
I have  one on my wagon, they were not very dependable 30 years ago, mine works when it wants. They were wired to go up when the radio was turned on, I would like to fix mine up with a dash switch if I could find the time. They are great when you have a car cover.
Title: Re: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: TIGGER on May 22, 2009, 12:53:11 AM
I have one on my 67 Mustang.  I like it for the fact I don't have to deal with it when I put on my car cover.
Title: Re: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on May 22, 2009, 12:54:29 AM
Hey will those work with the fenders as most antennas are really long? or can I get a shorty Electric antenna?
Title: Re: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: dave1987 on May 22, 2009, 08:53:19 AM
From what I have been seeing, the electric antennas on old fords are collapsible and in three parts. I will see what I can find on newer cars, for dependability. I think this could be sporty! :D
Title: Re: Electric antenna on a Pinto??
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on May 22, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
Its either an electric antenna or i find a way to French in the one thats there on the back somewhere.
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