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Posted by: Type 47 Apr 21 2012, 07:53 PM

I'm disassembling and sand blasting the chassis...should I delete the radio antenna when I do the finishing body work?

Posted by: tod914 Apr 21 2012, 08:36 PM

If you can weld up the hole, go for it. Great place for water to sit.

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 21 2012, 09:00 PM

I filled mine.

Posted by: McMark Apr 21 2012, 09:42 PM

Delete it. If you need radio, get Pandora on your smartphone.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 21 2012, 10:27 PM

I guess I'll be the turd in the punch bowl. I say keep it if you use the radio
I listen to local AM & FM stations from time-to- time, so I have an antenna.

Posted by: tim_nd Apr 21 2012, 11:07 PM

I just bondo'd mine over yesterday. I figured if I really needed it, I could push my thumb thru the hole.

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 22 2012, 12:10 AM

I'm welding mine up when ever I get around to body and paint work. There are other antenna options out there these days. No need for one on the fender anymore. BTW, I always use my ipod or satellite radio. So really no need for the antenna.

Posted by: Spoke Apr 22 2012, 05:14 AM

Welded over mine, also the little hole in the inner wheel well for the antenna wire.

Posted by: 2xs performance Apr 22 2012, 07:13 AM

wow. I figured everyone would say keep it orginal.
I'm doing body work and paint right now. Planned on keeping mine.

Posted by: 1973-914-2L Apr 22 2012, 07:27 AM

If you want to do it do it right ..

This idea not the best ^^^

Welded mine up a week ago ....

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 22 2012, 07:32 AM

Wow, funny that this thread popped up now. Just yesterday my brother was helping me get my car ready to ship to Scotty B in VA and I told him I thought I should keep the radio antenna. He said, "Get rid of it; looks like crap is just another place for water to collect. If you really need an antenna run one of the new hidden antennas." I said, "You're right. I will have the antenna hole welded up."

Oh, my car is not ready to ship yet but it is getting closer. Hopefully May will see it traversing the country to begin its restoration.

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 22 2012, 08:23 AM

"Original" is without antenna. The Dealers installed them without any real consistancy. Right side. Left side. Whatever...

Posted by: ruby914 Apr 22 2012, 09:47 AM

Welded both of mine.
The ruby car is mounted to the Wink mirror.
This is a photo of the other car.
Last trip to Pep Boys I was looking for windshield antenna but no luck there.
They can be found online.


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Posted by: 2xs performance Apr 22 2012, 09:52 AM

didn't know that. Thats wierd. Did they come with radios or was that dealer installed also?

Guess I'll let my body guy know to delete it. Didn't really like the way it looked, only kept it to try and stay "orginal".

Thanks
Matt

Posted by: 2xs performance Apr 22 2012, 09:56 AM

No offense but that doesn't really look very good. (post 14) IMHO I'd stick it under/inside the dash were it's not seen.

Posted by: vsg914 Apr 22 2012, 10:14 AM

I just installed an electric antenna, but when my car goes to paint it will be deleted and i'll go with the mr gasket (or similar) hidden antenna

Posted by: ruby914 Apr 22 2012, 10:27 AM

No offense taken. On the Wink mirror its not so bad looking but the car is covered.
This one is hacked and not even safe for a passenger. For that matter I don't even like bumping my head on the Wink mirror. That was the reason for looking for the windshield antennas. Point was, You don't need it out side of the car.

Posted by: Haudiosolutions Apr 22 2012, 11:34 AM

There are many hidden antennas on the market. shopping for one now actually.

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 22 2012, 11:38 AM

IIRC, the 914-6 had a radio as an option. 914-4 did not, dealer installed.

Posted by: struckn Apr 22 2012, 12:24 PM

I never turn my radio on...can't here it when the engine is running and there is no engine off accessory position on the ignition key so can't turn it on unless motor's running. Don't miss it so if I it wasn't already installed I be happy with out it. But,
not needing a repaint or wanting a whole in the dash I'm keeping it for only that reason.

Posted by: Katmanken Apr 22 2012, 01:47 PM

I say leave it if you want decent radio reception and/ or you want to look period correct. Back in the days when 914's were plentiful and guys were using them to pick up chicks, radio and 8-track was all you had.

Mounting antennas in dashes really shields the antenna from any reception. To get NO reception, place the antenna in a metal box such as the front trunk (aka Faraday cage).

Mounting radio antennas in windshields does expose the antenna , but not as good as the whip antenna. A stick- on windshield antenna may be a good compromise.

Posted by: Ian Stott Apr 22 2012, 02:06 PM

I had mine welded up when I deleted the side markers and had those holes welded up, I think the car looks "cleaner " like that. I think it is a matter of what you want your car to look like. As far as needing an external antennae, I don't think you do, they have very good alternatives these days, I use an i pod.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: mepstein Apr 22 2012, 03:27 PM

It's as easy as 1,2,3


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Posted by: Type 47 Apr 22 2012, 08:26 PM

This thread really seals the deal...and now the antenna hole.

radio tech is super today, but i don't really care much about the radio in the 914. I would prefer to find a period correct radio to put in it,if I needed a real radio there are many hidden opions out there.

it's not like the 914 is my daily driver (or only car like from 1977-88)

I didn't know the radio's were dealer installed...I checked the pics of my old 914's and found 2 had them in the passenger fentder, my 1st one had it in the pass front cowl, 3 were in the the drivers fender, and 1 did not have one. (in the cowl??? what were they thinking...or smoking?)

Posted by: tim_nd Apr 22 2012, 08:43 PM

I used extra hardner in the Bondo! It'll be fine!

Posted by: Katmanken Apr 22 2012, 08:47 PM

Mmmmm....Bondo-

It's porous like a sponge. Satisfaction guaranteed or double your hole size back.