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02-11-2005, 02:26 AM
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Tim, here is your answer from a Mustang article that Paragon posted in the second thread I posted. Did that make sense? Anyway, here is the link complete with pics.
http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/antenna1.htm
Remove the antenna from the car. To remove the tip, I clamped the antenna to a workbench and fit it into the notch of a nail puller (wrapped in some electrical tape to reduce nicks). The tip easily popped off with a couple whacks from a hammer. (Careful not to lose the tip. It's small and will go flying!)
Decide the length you want to cut the antenna down to. I went with 18" from the bottom, which makes it about even with the top of the roof. You could probably go as short as 17" or so, depending on the result you want. Measure carefully and cut with a hacksaw. Lightly sand or file down the cut end of the now shorter antenna to make reapplying the tip easier. Put a small amount of strong adhesive inside the original tip and place it back
onto the antenna. Make sure the tip is sitting straight before the adhesive dries.
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03-02-2005, 03:22 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fever:
Tim I cut 5" off mine and put the ball back on. Haven't noticed any reception problems at all. But hey if your reception wasn't as good you were going to replace it any way  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
So I cut 5" off today!
How the F do you get the ball off of the antenna? Do I have to put the ball back on it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Tim,
It sounds like you have decided which way to go and that was cutting your stock antenna. If you decide that for some reason it is not working let me know. I can get you one like mine or put you in contact with the folks and have them drop ship it to you. I think the cost was $44. Absolutely no troubles going thru car washes and no noticeable loss of reception.
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02-06-2005, 04:28 PM
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I'll never understand why they changed the rubber antenna on the 03's to the long antennas on the 04's. Of all the upgrades and improvements they made over the last 3 model years, that had to be the worse.
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02-06-2005, 03:26 PM
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Every time i pull in and out of the garage, that damn radio antenna hits the garage header. Anyone find a shorter antenna? Can this be modified without messing with the reception? I use the XM most of the time but do switch back now and than.
I thought i remmeber a topic about this when the 04's came out, but couldn't find.
... a little help?
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03-08-2005, 04:50 PM
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Thanks Fubar00 I just ordered mine today for 46.00 bucks!!!!!!!!! Thanks bro-
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03-02-2005, 02:41 AM
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You do not have to put the ball back on. Trust me. No reception loss in the past year and my ball is long gone. Ask my wife.
So I cut 5" off today!
How the F do you get the ball off of the antenna? Do I have to put the ball back on it?[/quote]
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03-08-2005, 06:39 PM
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I've been meaning to ask, what got FUBAR'd back in 2000 or does your handle mean something else. |
02-13-2005, 12:01 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>hmmm and what are we doing out so late??? 
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Humming in my Hummer!!! 
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03-03-2005, 10:49 PM
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In the winter months I usually run it through one of those quicky washes (Terrible Herbst Fubar) then finish it off at home in the garage. Never had a problem with lights, anntenna, sunroof, leaks, etc.
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03-03-2005, 10:35 PM
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Fubar00,
Where can I get one of thoses?
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02-06-2005, 04:31 PM
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02-08-2005, 02:43 AM
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03-08-2005, 07:35 PM
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Sorry to laugh at your expense but that is a great story. I figured it had to mean something since most people would not refer to themselves as FUBAR.
Didn't mean to pry and don't apologize for answering a question.
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02-15-2005, 05:13 PM
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hahahahahahaahhaaha it is kinda funny, usually im like oh **** and i open the door and act like im looking ath the roof...it is funny as helll
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02-12-2005, 11:52 PM
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that was easy its done - and now I go in the Garage without waking up the dogs or wife late at night
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03-01-2005, 03:16 PM
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chuck, ill let you know this weekend.....My aunt and uncle live in Cairo, which is near durham, and theyre office is in albany, i believe ttheir real estate company is called Living Structures.
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