The Antenna starting in the Fifties at least and ending in 1963 did not go
all the way into the Fender. I didn't see that anyone answered this for you.
If they did I apologize.
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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Boehme, Mark
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 10:41 AM
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Subject: RE: IML: '62 Crown Power Antenna Question
On my 65, the antenna in retract position is about 4" high. But right now it
refuses to operate so it is fully extended. I guess if it's going to break
it should be extended!
Mark T. Boehme
65 Crown
925-671-3161
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> From: ImperialMCMLXII@xxxxxxx [SMTP:ImperialMCMLXII@xxxxxxx]
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> Subject: Re: IML: '62 Crown Power Antenna Question
>
> Hi Bob, Max & gang,
>
> Every original '62 Imperial ad that I have shows the car with the antenna
> in the retracted position. The position is identical in every ad, about 4"
> of the mast remains above the fender. The appenage is still visible even
> though it may not be in use (i.e. it's "relaxed" state) =8^)
>
> What truly astonishes me is the extended length of the antenna. I'm 6'1"
> tall and when that '62 Imperial AM antenna is fully extended, I can barely
> reach the tip of the antenna with my index finger, and only when I stand
> on tip-toed. (that's about 9' above the ground!)
>
> I'm fearful that one of the sections would snap or the entire antenna
> would at least bend severely if it were fully extended and run through the
> air at 90 mph.
>
> Be especially careful if your flying old glory!
>
> Imperial Regards to all,
>
> Jay Mc Kee
> 1962 Crown Southampton 4-door (no "antenna-envy")
>
>
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