My 35c antenna delete mod

[JonW]

I bought the shorty antenna for my car, and really liked the look of it, but still had to take it off every time I put the car cover on. Since I don't listen to the radio anyway, I decided to do an antenna delete. But I don't like the look of the billet delete kits (too big and too shiny), and I didn't want to spend $20, so after some scrounging around at the hardware store and in my junk drawer, I came up with this:

It's a 10/24 x 1" black socket head bolt and a 1/4" vacuum plug cut down to size. Thread the bolt into the radio antenna hole, then slip the vacuum plug over the bolt head. Not only is it cheap, it only takes about 15 seconds to do.

Black socket head bolt - 35 cents
Vacuum plug - freebie from junk drawer
Getting the look I wanted - priceless

 

[MikeVistaBlue06]

Neat.

What are you doing in lieu of an antenna for FM reception?

Thx,

Mike

 

[JonW]

I don't listen to the radio around town. I'd rather listen to that great Mustang exhaust note. And on the highway, I plug in my iPod.

 

[marcspaz]

I never listen to the radio either. Spent a lot of time and money to get that great V8 sound. So, that's my music. I don't even have the SatRad active.

 

[Hawgman]

Neat.

What are you doing in lieu of an antenna for FM reception?

Thx,

Mike

Satellite

 

[MikeVistaBlue06]

Satellite

Yep, I figured that one. I need to get Sirius installed on mine as I already have a subscription on another car.

Any recommendations on who I should take it to?

Thx,

Mike