65 Powered Antenna

[Michael M.]

How many total sections should there be?

How high when totally extended?

How short when retracted?

Any pics of your antenna would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Mike (53411)

[Clark K.]

Re: 65 Powered Antenna

Mike, the 1965 power antenna is something that I have been fussing with for a few months. I had a repro one on my car when I bought it three years ago and I have installed a rebuilt original in order to recover 7 originality points.

Here is what the 1965 JG has to say: "...consists of four stainless steel telescoping sections, with a dart shaped tip at the top. The three outside sections of the mast have an indented ring (relief cut) a full 360 degrees and approximately 1/2" down from their top edge. The height in the lowered position is approximately 13-1/2"; however, this varies slightly from car to car.".

I have attached a photo of the extended antenna. The height of my unit is 51" from the tip to the fiberglass body (including the nut).
-Clark

[Michael M.]

Re: 65 Powered Antenna

Mike, the 1965 power antenna is something that I have been fussing with for a few months. I had a repro one on my car when I bought it three years ago and I have installed a rebuilt original in order to recover 7 originality points.

Here is what the 1965 JG has to say: "...consists of four stainless steel telescoping sections, with a dart shaped tip at the top. The three outside sections of the mast have an indented ring (relief cut) a full 360 degrees and approximately 1/2" down from their top edge. The height in the lowered position is approximately 13-1/2"; however, this varies slightly from car to car.".

I have attached a photo of the extended antenna. The height of my unit is 51" from the tip to the fiberglass body (including the nut).
-Clark

Thank you very much for the help. I must not have an original as it has 3 sections and no dart for a tip!