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corvette8n · 12-12-2018, 08:23 AM

Was there a factory or aftermarket piece to plug the hole left by the antenna on my '41 coupe?. My antenna is somewhat mangled, since the radio doesn't work I'd like to remove the antenna, it also interferes with the car cover.

oldredford · 12-12-2018, 08:39 AM

I know for the 1940 there isn't. During resto I welded the hole up and in my opinion it looks better without.

TJ · 12-12-2018, 10:19 AM

There's no plug for the antenna hole to my knowledge. The only way to close the opening is to weld it closed. You'll have to pull your headliner loose to do it and prevent a possible fire. Temporarily you might use a stock antenna gasket and use some clear windshield sealant to seal it in place. Actually the cheapest way is to buy a new antenna, put it back the way the car came from the factory, and fix the radio.

JSeery · 12-12-2018, 10:24 AM

You could make a plug/filler that was the same shape as the base as the antenna, but flatter to the roof surface. That is what I would do so you don't have to modify the car and could always add an antenna back at a later date.

marko39 · 12-12-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

There's no plug for the antenna hole to my knowledge. The only way to close the opening is to weld it closed. You'll have to pull your headliner loose to do it and prevent a possible fire. Temporarily you might use a stock antenna gasket and use some clear windshield sealant to seal it in place. Actually the cheapest way is to buy a new antenna, put it back the way the car came from the factory, and fix the radio.

i agree, you can fold antenna down for car cover. Mark

woodiewagon46 · 12-12-2018, 01:14 PM

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Restoration Specialties, 814-467-9842, www.restorationspecialties.com has several hole plugs . I don't know how big the hole you are talking about but a couple of examples are PN, 200701PL and PN, 2000724.

corvette8n · 12-12-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marko39

i agree, you can fold antenna down for car cover. Mark

Even with the antenna fully retracted its still 8 or 9 inches tall. I may try to cut the sections so they only stick up an inch or so.

12-12-2018, 08:23 AM	#1
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,947	Thru the roof antenna hole? Was there a factory or aftermarket piece to plug the hole left by the antenna on my '41 coupe?. My antenna is somewhat mangled, since the radio doesn't work I'd like to remove the antenna, it also interferes with the car cover.

12-12-2018, 08:39 AM	#2
oldredford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 439	Re: Thru the roof antenna hole? I know for the 1940 there isn't. During resto I welded the hole up and in my opinion it looks better without.

12-12-2018, 10:19 AM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Thru the roof antenna hole? There's no plug for the antenna hole to my knowledge. The only way to close the opening is to weld it closed. You'll have to pull your headliner loose to do it and prevent a possible fire. Temporarily you might use a stock antenna gasket and use some clear windshield sealant to seal it in place. Actually the cheapest way is to buy a new antenna, put it back the way the car came from the factory, and fix the radio.

12-12-2018, 10:24 AM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Thru the roof antenna hole? You could make a plug/filler that was the same shape as the base as the antenna, but flatter to the roof surface. That is what I would do so you don't have to modify the car and could always add an antenna back at a later date.

12-12-2018, 01:14 PM	#6
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Thru the roof antenna hole? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Restoration Specialties, 814-467-9842, www.restorationspecialties.com has several hole plugs . I don't know how big the hole you are talking about but a couple of examples are PN, 200701PL and PN, 2000724.