Hi
I want to replace the 1973 or so aerial that is on my car with one that is the same as it left the factory with. I am assuming that it will be a Hirschmann? Can anyone give me the correct details (part number, etc) and whether they are still available new or should I trawl around for one?
Also, do I have to remove the driver's door to fit the new aerial? Any hints or tips on how to make the job easier than I think it will be are gratefully received!
Many thanks
Stephen
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
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It's been my experience that you can find Hirschmans that are close, but not as long as the originals. There would have been a bracing mount down near the bottom of the antenna, the new one won't reach that same position. I use a suitable tubing size to extend the mast down to the position of the original one. Of course none of this can be (easily) done with the door on. I use the factory tool to remove the hinge pins to get the door off. You DO NOT want to unbolt the hinges.
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Stephen,
I just went through this, taking mine out to clean. I had to take the door off...
And do what Ed said about removing the hinge pins.
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
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Thanks Ed and John... is it easy to remove the door without the factory tool?
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
Member #1616
I had to remove the door on my 72 to install the antenna.
Not really, I had tried various methods years ago, then 25 years ago bought the factory slide hammer tool, no comparison. This not to say that I wasn't able to do so with more generic tools like from Snap-On and Mac, but they're difficult to use especially if the pins are really tight. However they still beat unbolting the hinges!Originally Posted by StephenAcworth
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Stephen,
Here's one from my '65. Sorry for the bad iPhone shot.
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
Thanks for the photos, Eric and John. The one I was going to use does not have the tall black cover that both of yours have: seems like I'll search out the correct one before taking the door off!
Stpehen
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
Member #1616
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