Re: [Chrysler300] 1957 thru 59 Front Fender Radio Antenna

Hi All,

The antenna Ron is offering is correct manual antenna for all 57-59 Chrysler models except Imperial, power antenna was a option. Gary G. is describing a “power” antenna with chrome spanner nut. I am restoring a 57 Imperial that all came standard with power antenna. I made the special spanner wrench to remove that chrome nut.

Take care,

Gary

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Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:57 PM

To: Rich Barber

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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 1957 thru 59 Front Fender Radio Antenna

Rich,

Thanks for finding the link. The antenna looks very similar to the one I have on my C, however, last Thursday at spring meet had a chance to view another C and instead of black plastic cap the part was metal (pot metal?) and had provision on top of cap for a wrench.

The gentleman that owned the car thought the antenna was factory original as he had owned the car for 40+ years.

I understand this is still anecdotol information, but, too me it makes sense the factory antenna would be chrome plated and have the wench feature.

The antenna that is shown on the link looks like the same type I purchased 17 +/- years back and always thought was correct.

Understand mfgrs can have more than one supplier for purchased parts (ie antennas) and this may be an example.

Just my 2 cents.

gary gettleman

PS. My antenna works just fine.

On Sun, May 20, 2018, 2:46 PM 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Ron:

Google found your pix at: https://tinyurl.com/y78zxjpm

Rich Barber

Brentwood CA

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Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 11:22 AM
To: 'Gary Nelson' <gnelson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] 1957 thru 59 Front Fender Radio Antenna

Hey Gary -

It's manual. Show quality.

Try this link instead: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KB3g069YFFr1K5Q03

It looks the same. But maybe a space got in there, messing things up.

Thanks,

Ron

From: Gary Nelson [mailto:gnelson@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 1:33 PM
To: Ron Waters
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 1957 thru 59 Front Fender Radio Antenna

Ron, link would not open. Is at manual or power?

Thanks,

Gary

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Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 4:31 PM

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Subject: [Chrysler300] 1957 thru 59 Front Fender Radio Antenna

Hey Everybody -

I'm selling a brand new 1957 thru 59 Plymouth, Dodge, Desoto and Chrysler front fender radio antenna. Part no. 1769436.. This has never been on a car and is beautiful show quality. Comes with installation instructions. Asking 425 or best offer.
Shipping extra.

Here's a link to the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KB3g069YFFr1K5Q03

Thanks,

Ron