LordRipberger

Hey Guys,

I was shopping around on American Muscle, looking at the shorty 14" antenna. After reading the reviews I have a few questions I would like to ask.

Does the original antennas ever have an issue with rust? Several of the reviews said their new shorty antenna was rusting, and as I wash my car a lot and I live in Indiana, rust can be an issue. So I want to know if the original also has issues. If so, then replacing it wouldn't be that big of a deal.

Also, I read that the 8" antenna looses a lot of reception compared to the 14". How do you feel about that? I listen to the radio a lot so this is important.

Thanks.

Glenn

I cut my stocker by about 12inches if I remember correctly. It works just fine. If you want a shorter just cut the one you have. pop the ball off the end cut it down then glue the ball back on.

RMB427R

I have one of the shorty ones and yes, it's rusting, but only on the threads. A little WD40 should solve the problem. Can't say it's from AM though as I don't remember where I bought it.
It does not affect the radio reception at all.

Hope this helps.

BEW119

A Radio antenna length determines what band and frequencies it will receive. Therefor you may loose some reception.

HPwhitevert

Get an alum shorty. the threads in the fender are plated steel, spray with WD-40 as suggested or coat with neversieze. I live near the city so my reception is good. See this post https://themustangsource.com/f691/17...on-mod-487194/

DMD3

use dielectric grease. same as used on spark plug wires.