Dual-post antenna?

dhaavers · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject: Dual-post antenna?

Hi all -

I need a replacement antenna but ...
I HATE the stock "straight-up-in-the-air-just-asking-to-be-broken-off" model...
(Mine was broken off when I bought the van...) Evil or Very Mad

I don't want to have to remember to pull up & push down the antenna every time I park and
pull away, or stop the van every time I forget, or fiddle with a key on my ring if I remember... Rolling Eyes

I've been thinking for a long time about installing a dual-post model, like what I came across here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=239504

For example:

newfisher · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:46 pm Post subject:

Or a hidden antenna, glass mount like this
http://www.amazon.com/Am-Fm-Hidden-Windshield-Antenna-Radio/dp/B009CRMABY/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

dhaavers · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:53 pm Post subject:

^^^ Meh...mixed reviews...
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LemonCove · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject:

I'd prefer something like this mounted on the front of the cargo bin

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dhaavers · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:22 pm Post subject:

newfisher · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:42 pm Post subject:

LemonCove · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:20 pm Post subject:

Odd. Reposted. Photo disappeared from the gallery. Perhaps I violated some forum etiquette. Ford Transit van radio antenna.
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61Scout · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:38 pm Post subject:

Why that's the Metra 44-UP21 of course! Smile

Here you go:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WQ8R0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Note that there is a slight curve to the bottom/base piece... it's not perfectly symmetrical. It does mount very nicely and seems to seal just fine. I have a broken one on my van I need to replace. If you want I can post some pictures up tomorrow.

Edit: Here's the one on my van, it's broken, but it gives you an idea of how it sits.

Hope this helps.

-Kevin
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dhaavers · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:13 am Post subject:

^^^ Of course...That's it! Any more pics would be great. How does the top support point mount to the van?

@ Lemon: That pic is probably gonna keep disappearing until it's a VW instead of Ford... Wink

Similar - for reference:

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tarandusVDub · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:12 am Post subject:

Here is a different type for you to check out. As near as I can determine this was a dealer add-on to a base level Westy that didn't have the factory antenna on the driver's side. This has been great ~ never snags, tough spring, good reception. Not sure where you'd pick one up but I'm sure not too hard to find.

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Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

Nice--the old JC Whitney spring mounted universal antenna--

Gag--cough--
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Jake de Villiers · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:50 am Post subject:

61Scout · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:28 am Post subject:

Here you go, Dave...

As you can see, the top support is held by a stainless steel screw. This is the antenna that came with my van, so I had to find a match. The quality of the new one isn't as good as my "original" but yeah... the times we live in, right?

Let me know if you want any other pictures.

-Kevin
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1986 Westfalia Weekender Wolfsburg, RJE 2.3
1985 Tin Top, Subie 2.2 + 5MT
Floppy Mirrors no more: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=653018&highlight=
Remove the front spindle nut with ease: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=679567&highlight=
Remove the rear wheel bearing housing without messing with the big 46mm nut: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=679507&highlight=

-Nec Spe, Nec Metu

dhaavers · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:00 pm Post subject:

That ^^^ looks sweet! Nice, easy install - I can see this happening sometime soon! Short of a
"shark-fin" on the brow of the luggage rack, that's about as far out of the way as you can get...

Thanks! Cool

- Dave

PS: The Amazon link doesn't show the top mount - is it included in the package?
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dhaavers · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:44 pm Post subject:

LemonCove · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:24 pm Post subject:

61Scout · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject:

dhaavers · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:14 am Post subject:

^^^ Good info - thanks!

<shuffles off to find Amazon shopping cart>

Wink

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morymob · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:52 pm Post subject:

The mule came with the one shown, yellow westy & has the spring base, maybe not the cool factor but the past yrs it's been thru h*** , not as straigh but still on & working, ain't broke, ain't gonna fix itt.

tarandusVDub · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:25 pm Post subject:


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