RE: IML: Power Antenna Question

["Douglas Nieblas" <doug58imp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeff There is nothing wrong with a modern replacement antenna. Some of our 
members keep forgetting that a car's restoration must be budgetted depending 
on one's economic situation. I think that a less expensive replacement part 
is always a viable option instead of paying outrageous prices for the 
original stock. I mean $300 for an antenna is highway robbery even if it 
works. My imperial also has a trashed power antenna. I guarantee you that 
when the time comes I will install a modern power unit and hardly anyone 
will notice. The point is to get our Imperials back on the road where they 
belong. When I see a running classic car on the road, it always brings great 
joy to my heart. I'm not going to nose around it to see if every little 
piece is factory stock. Who cares? Unless you're building a trailer queen 
for the show circuit. Have fun? Enjoy for Imperial. Everything else is 
nonsense. Happy motoring folks.
                                               Doug
                                              '58 Crown coupe


> From: Jeff Cantor <jcantor791@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: IML <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: Power Antenna Question
> Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 21:00:50 -0500
>
> My '56 Sedan has a replacement fixed mast antenna that needs to be  
> replaced and since it was originally a power unit, I'm planning on  going 
> that route.  Here's my dilemma.  I have access to an original  power 
> antenna from another '56 which may or may not be fully  functional.  
> Assuming it is, the seller has quoted me $300; if not,  $150 (it hasn't 
> been tested yet).  My alternative is to spend about  $30 buying a modern 
> power antenna replacement that is claimed to  universally fit nearly any 
> old car however it is only a 31" unit  whereas the originals were 39" or 
> more (better for AM reception).
>
> Any thoughts as to which route to take?  Do the prices for the  original 
> sound reasonable?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '56 Sedan
> Trenton, NJ
>
>
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