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03/07/11, 11:01 AM
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Sr. Member
Durango CO.
Joined: Aug 09
Posts: 430
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My antenna is shot. I have a new bezel set, but I don't have the actual antenna. Have any of you guys used anything else to replace the antenna part? Maybe just an aftermarket unit that fits?
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03/07/11, 12:11 PM
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Contributor
Bronco Guru
"can't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change"
atlanta
Joined: Aug 06
Posts: 2,330
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I installed an aftermarket power antenna in the stock location. Works great.
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03/07/11, 12:22 PM
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Sr. Member
66 Roadster
Las Vegas, NV
Joined: Aug 07
Posts: 529
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Picked up an aftermarket at Pep-Boys and mated it to the bezel. Take your bezel w/ you and you'll see the one that fits. I'm running an aftermarket CD deck and the reception is pretty good.
Jed
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03/07/11, 12:54 PM
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Sr. Member
No Worries!
The Woodlands, TX
Joined: Jan 09
Posts: 492
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jedblake, I did exactly what you said, I either suck at matching pieces or it wasnt ment to be because my antenna set up didnt work.
phred, do you have a part number, place i can find the antenna you mentioned?
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03/07/11, 01:11 PM
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Sr. Member
Um, what were we talking about?
chicago, il
Joined: Apr 09
Posts: 515
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i used the pep boy's telescoping antenna.. works good when all the way up but works like crap when collapsed..
Thats what she said! lol..
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03/07/11, 01:11 PM
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Contributor
Bronco Guru
"can't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change"
atlanta
Joined: Aug 06
Posts: 2,330
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No, it was a replacement universal antenna. I did not try to use the stock bezel as mine was pitted badly.
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03/07/11, 07:19 PM
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#7
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Bronco Guru
Fullsize Bronco Guru
Memphis, TN, USA
Joined: Jul 03
Posts: 4,918
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I put a junkyard Crown Vic power antenna (box body) in Frank's, and it works fine. The only trick is to cut a rubber hose so the bottom matches the fender shape to fill in between the paint & the antenna mounting nut.
Down . . . Up
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The dash switch came from an aero body CV/GM. |
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03/07/11, 09:07 PM
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#8
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Contributor
Bronco Guru
NP435 BED LINER TOP. BED. BUMPERS. ROCKERS. 4bt P/S. FLOTHRU TAILGATE. 16'' TIR
Stephenville..TX.
Joined: Jul 05
Posts: 6,428
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I used and aftermarket one made by PM or Peterson it's a Black rubber about 18 inches and works great in the trees.
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............R. I. P. H. D. May 2nd 1999
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05/04/11, 03:31 PM
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Contributor
Bronco Guru
San Jose, CA
Joined: Nov 03
Posts: 14,111
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Just came across this yesterday, so thought I'd bring this subject back up.
While looking through my most recent Peterson Manufacturing catalog, I came across part #95031 Ford replacement antenna. From their description:
"32: single mast polished stainless steel mast
Direct replacement for '73 to '91 Bronco...
Then it goes on to list several years of LTD, Capri, Crown Vic, Continental, T-bird and Cougar.
Not sure about the cars, and it does also say "fits any vehicle with flat surface that fits a Ford-style base, which is strange, but in the picture it's totally an EB angled flange base. Looks like it should work perfectly.
The main difference I see between it and a factory EB model, is the lack of the underneath bracing that bolts to the body for added support.
Might be worth finding a PM distributor though, and taking a closer look.
Haven't checked out the website yet, but in case someone's interested, it's www.pmlights.com
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'71 Wagon, 3.5" lift, F150 disc brakes and steering, 4.11 33x11.50 Thornbirds, Kayline soft top, Hanson bumpers.
Soon to be 5.0 w/ NV3550 and NP241 and whatever other parts are stuffed in the cab, storage room and garage, waiting to be installed.
www.wildhorses4x4.com
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05/04/11, 03:36 PM
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Contributor
Bronco Guru
San Jose, CA
Joined: Nov 03
Posts: 14,111
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Well. looks like I should have done my due-diligence. Even though the catalog pic is the spittin' image of an early Bronco antenna, if you go to the website it shows the standard seventies/eighties Ford car and truck antenna.
Hmmm, wonder if it comes with two bases?
Oh well, they probably meant "73-'91 Truck" and "78-'91 Bronco" and not just Bronco.
Rats! Thought we had a winna!
Paul
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'71 Wagon, 3.5" lift, F150 disc brakes and steering, 4.11 33x11.50 Thornbirds, Kayline soft top, Hanson bumpers.
Soon to be 5.0 w/ NV3550 and NP241 and whatever other parts are stuffed in the cab, storage room and garage, waiting to be installed.
www.wildhorses4x4.com
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05/04/11, 09:24 PM
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Sr. Member
Durango CO.
Joined: Aug 09
Posts: 430
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I have a base that looks like the bronco sloped base. It is looks to be the right base but it does not fit the fender in any configuration. It came with 2 black plastic spacers. , supposed to be NOS.
I'm thinking I may have a replacement fender that someone drilled for an antenna. I bought an auto parts antenna. It fits mostly.
I'm just not sure what's going on with this.
thanks
John
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05/04/11, 10:27 PM
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Bronco Guru
Fullsize Bronco Guru
Memphis, TN, USA
Joined: Jul 03
Posts: 4,918
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'80-96 F-series & Broncos use the same antenna, all the way inside the cowl.
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05/05/11, 02:06 PM
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Contributor
Full Member
Clarksville, TN
Joined: Feb 06
Posts: 153
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I took one from a 90 Taurus and grind down the chrome base to match the fender. It closely resembles the stock base. I went with the fixed mast or go could go with the power version.
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