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05-17-2016, 07:29 AM | #1 |
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Running board antenna
I am looking for more about the runningboard antenna used on 36 open cars---the picture in the 35-36 book is small, but it looks like something I can make if I have a little more information, I have seen the "repro" universal one that was or is still made and it is not for me, and I have 2 versions of an aftermarked one that doesn't look as easy to copy with the equipment I have
From the picture it looks to hang somewhat below the frame and I don't think they survived very well, and soon they were out of style---I need to make one for a friends 36 Packard, and he doesn't care if it is the same as the one for my conv sedan |
05-17-2016, 07:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Running board antenna
I just bought a generic antenna and mounted it below the runningboard. Works great.
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05-17-2016, 08:44 AM | #3 |
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05-17-2016, 08:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Running board antenna
I couple of things I have done and in both cases has worked well. Note the pictures.
The first is an original running board antenna installed at the dealership (1936). This could be easily made. The second picture is a "modern" type used on a 1935. Tom |
05-17-2016, 09:06 AM | #5 |
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Re: Running board antenna
When I found my '41 Ford the antenna under the running board was 3 coat hangers tied together. Could only get the high wattage station. The other suggestions will work better I'm guessin.
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05-17-2016, 09:33 AM | #6 |
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05-17-2016, 10:35 AM | #7 |
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Re: Running board antenna
Kurt, Here are some photos of an original running board antenna. Please note that the mounting directions point out that there was an antenna under each running board.
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05-17-2016, 10:51 AM | #8 |
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Picture with dimensions-
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05-17-2016, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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Re: Running board antenna
Is there someone that makes the cable to connect the radio box to the antenna?
Thanks Dave/Green Bay |
05-17-2016, 04:38 PM | #10 |
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Re: Running board antenna
Dave-
This is the easy part. You need a RCA cable with two male ends, a female plug mount and an "eye" terminal. Install the female pug in the radio chassis . Use a small wire to connect the female plug to the antenna wire post inside the radio. Solder Attach the terminal eye to the antenna frame. Insert the RCA male end of the radio cable into the terminal eye. Your done! Tom |
05-17-2016, 04:48 PM | #11 |
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05-17-2016, 04:54 PM | #12 |
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Re: Running board antenna
In looking at the pictures the antenna mounted on the car looks to have rectangular rubber mounting blocks, the antenna parts that are shown off the car the rubber mounts have the ridge around the center--- this is like what I found for the Packard antenna-- perhaps both kinds were used, the innards of the Packard radio are Philco too,
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05-17-2016, 07:27 PM | #14 |
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Tom & Kurt:
Thank you for the information. Dave |
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