frenched antenna thought

[Zorm]

got a 71 camper speical will be taking out the in-cab fuel tank, anyone thought of frenching a antenna in the area of the fuel inlet?

[red403]

I am going to be doing the same thing for my truck. I have a power antenna from a 95 lincoln that is going to be installed in that hole as I am putting a side saddle fuel tank on from a 79. I just got the replacement mast kit for the antenna and then I will start the install.

[FORDification]

Here's one at last years car show here (click to enlarge):

[stephen44]

that actually looks pretty good

[Zorm]

Thats it, exactly

[Joshpow]

Saw a maroon one with the fenched antenna there too. Mine has a power antenna in stock location. Its a Mazda antenna but I put it in the original Ford base. Looks factory like but It is power of coures. I love mine. Heres pic of mine.

antenna.jpg

[BobbyFord]

Only problem with the frenched antennas is they need a drain hole if it's on a daily driver because if it rains (or you wash your vehicle) water will gather in the hole and rust your chrome antenna base. If the frenched antenna is in the stock fuel filler location then a nippled drain hole with a tube would be necessary to allow the water to drain.

[Joshpow]

Good point BobyFord. Little brain work and some time and itd be pretty good thogh. Never really thought of that.

[Joshpow]

Thanks for the info White Knight. Gonna have to check on the antenna. Only reason I got the one I do was fellow gave it to me. Its acting up though so guess Ill have to check Crutchfield for the one youre talking bout.

[White Knight]

Actually, I spoke to soon, Crutchfields doesn't seem to carry them anymore, but Amazon has powered antenna's for as low as $40.00. Hirada was a good brand but I don't see them anymore on sites

[Joshpow]

No prob. ill look around. Thanks still man.