Repop Antenna - round base

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   Just thought I'd share this. I had the Machine at a cruise last week, and some guys were comparing AMC notes with me. One guy commented on the new antenna I have on the Machine and wanted to know where to get it and how much. He nearly fell over, expecting at least 100 bucks.I used a repro antenna from a 65-8 Mustang, about $20 from Mustangs Unlimited. I pointed out the base is a bit larger than the original so you can't substitute an AMC nut, but for the price, I didn't care. The new one comes complete with a nut, base, and gasket. The grommet that comes on the wire fits the stock body hole. I'm sure this fits all the other round base cars as well. 
I work on alot of old Mustangs, and just happened to notice one day the antenna on the original convertible I was working on had the same antenna as the Machine, which was bent and pitted. I had to get one for my brother's 68, it was dirt cheap, so I went with it. 

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limachine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/02/2009 Location: Long Island Status: Offline Points: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote limachine Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Topic: Repop Antenna - round base Posted: Oct/01/2017 at 6:03pm
	Just thought I'd share this. I had the Machine at a cruise last week, and some guys were comparing AMC notes with me. One guy commented on the new antenna I have on the Machine and wanted to know where to get it and how much. He nearly fell over, expecting at least 100 bucks. I used a repro antenna from a 65-8 Mustang, about $20 from Mustangs Unlimited. I pointed out the base is a bit larger than the original so you can't substitute an AMC nut, but for the price, I didn't care. The new one comes complete with a nut, base, and gasket. The grommet that comes on the wire fits the stock body hole. I'm sure this fits all the other round base cars as well. I work on alot of old Mustangs, and just happened to notice one day the antenna on the original convertible I was working on had the same antenna as the Machine, which was bent and pitted. I had to get one for my brother's 68, it was dirt cheap, so I went with it.

6PakBee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Charter Member Joined: Jul/01/2007 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 5457	Post Options Post Reply Quote 6PakBee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/01/2017 at 6:45pm
	Thanks for the tip.
	Roger Gazur 1969 'B' Scheme SC/Rambler 1970 RWB 4-spd Machine 1970 Sonic Silver auto AMX All project cars. Forum Cockroach

Raccoonman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Dec/11/2016 Location: North Charlesto Status: Offline Points: 447	Post Options Post Reply Quote Raccoonman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/02/2017 at 1:28pm
	cool fix. I have a (temporary) Jaguar XJ6 antenna filling the hole the previous owner put in the right rear fender. It's pointed backwards, but if I extend it and forget to lower it, the trunk lid will nail it. It's keeping the rain out of the hole right now, and keeping the far end of the antenna cable from getting lost!

limachine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/02/2009 Location: Long Island Status: Offline Points: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote limachine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/02/2017 at 7:20pm
	Ouch! Hey you could always cover the back one with an XM antenna (and receiver) and no one would know. OR go with the big CB antenna...

Trans Canada Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Mar/23/2015 Location: Dorchester Status: Offline Points: 180	Post Options Post Reply Quote Trans Canada Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/11/2018 at 7:51am
	AMC Lives has them NOS.....But are $200. thats about $275 Cnd. I'm having a hard time with that When I restored the Javelin I thought that was a tough car....Of course that was before Facebook pages and Forums .....were as helpful as they are now!......But this Rebel has be come a costly car for parts also extremely hard to fine even with internet and parts pages......I know that supposed to be the fun part....but I'm starting to get impatiant :)