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Allan
post May 10 2007, 11:25 AM
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I'm going to install an antenna on the passenger fender and am wondering if there is a standard location.

Anyone have one installed that might be willing to post a pic and maybe a couple of dimensions?
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post May 10 2007, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(Headrage @ May 10 2007, 09:25 AM) *

and am wondering if there is a standard location.


dealer installed ... the cars rolled out the factory without antenna holes ...

so, NO, there's no standard location ...
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post May 10 2007, 11:35 AM
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Depending on the political affiliation of the dealer, some were on the right side, others on the left (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
There were no moderates back then, so you never saw them in the middle of the hood.
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post May 10 2007, 11:42 AM
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There actually WAS a factory location as for example our M-471 came with the factory antenna installed and the hirschman antennas that were available at the dealer had a specific schematic for installation, and that is on the left drivers side just in front of the door on the back of the fender. (we have the factory hirschman instruction brochure here but cannot scan it as we are backed up with the 914 catalog production right now.
Many dealers opted to make money on radio installation so had their people install aftermarket radios and antennas on the cars. Many antennas were mounted on the right fender or even the cowl, as the run from the radio was such that they did not have to install an antenna lead extension and/or they were lazy.
I would HIGHLY recommend that the antenna be installed in the proper factory position ! (we could fax the diagram!)
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post May 10 2007, 11:59 AM
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Here is a factory brocure picture and it clearly shows it on the drivers side front fender. Just want to contribute what I can. I actually prefer them on the passenger side but that is my preference. I guess it might help if I spell it correctly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Brochure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post May 10 2007, 12:31 PM
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I got mine from Crutchfield it is a power antenna that mounts to the inside of the windshield behind the tint. it looks like a T

No antenna holes in my car, do have a 300 watt amp and four big speakers....
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post May 10 2007, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(dflesburg @ May 10 2007, 10:31 AM) *

I got mine from Crutchfield it is a power antenna that mounts to the inside of the windshield behind the tint. it looks like a T

No antenna holes in my car, do have a 300 watt amp and four big speakers....

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Don't cut up the car, get a hidden antenna like the one listed above. I got a cheap version of the same from my FLAPS.
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post May 10 2007, 12:40 PM
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I removed mine..
When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought..
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post May 10 2007, 12:55 PM
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I removed mine..
When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought..


Not so sure how well that would work. Ever hear of a guy named Faraday?
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post May 10 2007, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(TINCAN914 @ May 10 2007, 10:40 AM) *

I removed mine..
When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought..


Not so sure how well that would work. Ever hear of a guy named Faraday?


I can tell you how well it doesn't work. PO installed the antenna on my 911 in the trunk, and I am trying to figure out how I am going to move it. You will pick up some strong FM stations, but you will get no AM. That Faraday guy could probably tell you why one band works and the other doesn't when shielded by metal.
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post May 10 2007, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ May 10 2007, 09:42 AM) *

There actually WAS a factory location as for example our M-471 came with the factory antenna installed and the hirschman antennas that were available at the dealer had a specific schematic for installation, and that is on the left drivers side just in front of the door on the back of the fender. (we have the factory hirschman instruction brochure here but cannot scan it as we are backed up with the 914 catalog production right now.
Many dealers opted to make money on radio installation so had their people install aftermarket radios and antennas on the cars. Many antennas were mounted on the right fender or even the cowl, as the run from the radio was such that they did not have to install an antenna lead extension and/or they were lazy.
I would HIGHLY recommend that the antenna be installed in the proper factory position ! (we could fax the diagram!)


I agree with Geo. & a few others. It's mounted on the driver's side. Here's a closeup photo of what they look like with the key to pull the atenna up. I got mine a few years ago from AA & factory correct. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

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post May 10 2007, 01:41 PM
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I don't really care what side it goes on. I'm just looking for a decent pic as to where it's located (as a general rule) on the top of the fender.

The car had one of those "Hidden" antennas when I got it and it worked like junk.
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post May 10 2007, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(Headrage @ May 10 2007, 12:41 PM) *

I don't really care what side it goes on. I'm just looking for a decent pic as to where it's located (as a general rule) on the top of the fender.

The car had one of those "Hidden" antennas when I got it and it worked like junk.



Here's mine
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Your allowed to put it where ever you want, but here is where the factory suggests. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

See attached 73 factory photo.

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post May 10 2007, 03:06 PM
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Not saying that you should not put it on the fender just saying that I got mine from Consumers Marine. Small interior antena that I put on the rear glass just above the seal. Couldn't really tell it was there and it worked well.
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post May 10 2007, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ May 10 2007, 12:55 PM) *

QUOTE(TINCAN914 @ May 10 2007, 10:40 AM) *

I removed mine..
When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought..


Not so sure how well that would work. Ever hear of a guy named Faraday?



Well FM is about all I would expect to get in anyway. Hell I listen to my CD's more then anything else anyway..
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post May 10 2007, 03:43 PM
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The car had one of those "Hidden" antennas when I got it and it worked like junk.



funny the hidden antenna in my wifes new Sienna works better than any I have ever seen... mine works great even without a motor in the car...
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Faraday LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)
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post May 11 2007, 07:58 AM
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