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coupedupnow · 07-25-2012, 08:50 AM

Guys , does anyone sell something that will cover the antenna hole in the roof ?chrome or stainless ...?
i think im ight want to cap it off for now . I have the antenna but never liked the way it looked

19Fordy · 07-25-2012, 09:52 AM

A rubber plug would work much better and look much better than metal. plus you don't want water to get inside and stain your headliner. I think www.restorationspecialties.com has what you desire - rubber or metal.

rotorwrench · 07-25-2012, 10:25 AM

Willkie button plugs are available for different size holes. They are used in the aviation industry to cover unused switch & circuit breaker panel holes and in areas where an access button is needed through sheet metal for inspection or adjustments. I think Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has them. They have bendable fingers around the inside edges to hold them in place and can be sealed with RTV. THe original design is metal but some are now being made from plastic.

V8COOPMAN · 07-25-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Willkie button plugs are available for different size holes. They are used in the aviation industry to cover unused switch & circuit breaker panel holes and in areas where an access button is needed through sheet metal for inspection or adjustments. I think Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has them. They have bendable fingers around the inside edges to hold them in place and can be sealed with RTV. THe original design is metal but some are now being made from plastic.

Just one of the many original-type Willkie buttons...I don't think I remember anyone other than "aircraft mechanic types" making reference to "Willkie buttons" as such. DD

4dFord/SC · 07-25-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Just one of the many original-type Willkie buttons...I don't think I remember anyone other than "aircraft mechanic types" making reference to "Willkie buttons" as such. DD

I used one to fill the hole when I replaced my extremely rare license plate antenna.

Fibber Mcgee · 07-25-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

I used one to fill the hole when I replaced my extremely rare license plate antenna.

Now that's funny.

07-25-2012, 08:50 AM	#1
coupedupnow Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 7	1940 ford antenna hole Guys , does anyone sell something that will cover the antenna hole in the roof ?chrome or stainless ...? i think im ight want to cap it off for now . I have the antenna but never liked the way it looked

07-25-2012, 09:52 AM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: 1940 ford antenna hole A rubber plug would work much better and look much better than metal. plus you don't want water to get inside and stain your headliner. I think www.restorationspecialties.com has what you desire - rubber or metal.

07-25-2012, 10:25 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 1940 ford antenna hole Willkie button plugs are available for different size holes. They are used in the aviation industry to cover unused switch & circuit breaker panel holes and in areas where an access button is needed through sheet metal for inspection or adjustments. I think Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has them. They have bendable fingers around the inside edges to hold them in place and can be sealed with RTV. THe original design is metal but some are now being made from plastic.