1963 Antenna Restoration

[Gerald C.]

My original antenna is frozen in the down/collapsed position and won't budge. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to "unfreeze" this antenna? I've tried dripping penetrating fluid to no avail.

Thanks

[Edward J.]

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Antenna Restoration

Ed,

Me too! Yes, it's off the car so I can lay it down to soak in the mixture you mentioned. 50/50 mix?

Thanks,
Jerry

[Edward J.]

Re: 1963 Antenna Restoration

Jerry, I have never really measured the mixture , I learned this here on TDB

[Leif A.]

Re: 1963 Antenna Restoration

Ed,

Me too! Yes, it's off the car so I can lay it down to soak in the mixture you mentioned. 50/50 mix?

Thanks,
Jerry

Yes, Gerald, a 50/50 mix.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Antenna Restoration

Thanks Ed and Leif. I'll give it a shot.

[John D.]

Re: 1963 Antenna Restoration

Gerald, I am sure the 50/50 mixture is fine. But here's what I have used. Aero Kroil penetrating oil. Once the antenna is free I follow up with Silikroil.
Works like magic. John

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Antenna Restoration

Thanks John