Shorty Antenna - Rust
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Shorty Antenna - Rust
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
It does not affect the radio reception at all.
Hope this helps.
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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/
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