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jlerviti



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1951 Deluxe Chieftain

PostPosted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:22 pm    Post subject: Antenna- straight or bent? Reply with quote

I've a 51 Chieftain Deluxe that is now fully restored. The antenna has a slight bend at the base. I've spoken with and shown this to several experienced mechanics/"metal guys" and they all say that the bend was intentional and factory produced and could not have been done inadvertently because of the way the bend is made.
I had earlier questioned the way the printing looked on the glass for the radio station indicator as it seemed hand painted and have since discovered that there are others like it out there as well as what might be considered "standard" printing. It seems as though parts for these sorts of items were made by different vendors and you got whatever was available at the moment.
Question: Does anyone know if this would be the same case with the antenna? And, has anyone seen an antenna with a bend at it's base which seemed "normal"?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:41 pm    Post subject: Antenna Reply with quote

To be honest, I have never noticed a fender mounted antenna to have a bend to it. They always looked straight to me (I've had a couple '54s).

You might want to ask Frank at: frosenzw@tampabay.rr.com who deals with rebuilding of power antennas and other accessories. Perhaps he has some info on this unit. Also check with our '49-'52 Tech Advisor to see if he can help. Look under "members."

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