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1970 Challenger antenna location #1720202
01/02/15 12:24 PM
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I would like to know the exact location of the antenna hole in the passenger fender of a 1970 Challenger. There is some debate as to whether mine is in the correct spot or not, and I would really like to fix this issue before paint - smart eh??

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Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Larry] #1720203
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Anybody out there have a measurement/location for me?

Thanks

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Larry] #1720204
01/03/15 04:53 PM
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To center of hole is 6-3/8" from hood edge of fender and 8-3/8" along top body line. I checked this on two other sets of fenders I have ( off cars) as well as on my car.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: 71vert340] #1720205
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Here's from the hood edge of the fender.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: 71vert340] #1720206
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That is exactly what I needed, the photos are perfect. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do that.

Larry

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Larry] #1720207
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That is exactly what I needed, the photos are perfect. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do that.

Larry




Unless you are doing a factory concour level restoration, consider installing a power antenna. One of my favorite upgrades to our Challenger. Partly driven by the fact that at times I park the the car under my 4 post lift and tired of removing the antenna to do so.

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Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Sxrxrnr] #1720208
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you've got the measurements you need
just in case you need it, here's the factory hole opening sizes you need.

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Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: mccannix] #1720209
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Here..this one's easier to read, Barracuda and Challenger have same size opening

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Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Sxrxrnr] #1720210
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Unless you are doing a factory concours level restoration, consider installing a power antenna. One of my favorite upgrades to our Challenger. Partly driven by the fact that at times I park the the car under my 4 post lift and tired of removing the antenna to do so.




Just out of curiosity: What power antenna did you install? I've been seriously considering this for my Challenger. Thanks.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: filmsurgeon] #1720211
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Unless you are doing a factory concours level restoration, consider installing a power antenna. One of my favorite upgrades to our Challenger. Partly driven by the fact that at times I park the the car under my 4 post lift and tired of removing the antenna to do so.




Just out of curiosity: What power antenna did you install? I've been seriously considering this for my Challenger. Thanks.




Obtained it from the Mopar Classic Auto Parts catalog. Had tried a couple other brands but unable to fit to the car.

Is a bit tricky when trying to use the stock antenna bezel as comes on Challenger. Was able to achieve success and stock appearance with the Classic supplied antenna.

Looks and fits well.

Any further interest I will try to recreate and post exactly what I had to do to get a successful installation.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Sxrxrnr] #1720212
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Photo of retracted antenna.

The white washer is a requirement as an insulator. Have yet to find something in chrome appearance that is not a conductor. Black plastic would be ok too. Just have not spent the time yet to find something suitable

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Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Sxrxrnr] #1720213
01/08/15 12:33 AM
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Obtained it from the Mopar Classic Auto Parts catalog. Had tried a couple other brands but unable to fit to the car.

Is a bit tricky when trying to use the stock antenna bezel as comes on Challenger. Was able to achieve success and stock appearance with the Classic supplied antenna.

Looks and fits well.

Any further interest I will try to recreate and post exactly what I had to do to get a successful installation.




Thanks Roger. Don't know "Mopar Classic Auto Parts". Do you mean Classic Industries? I am certainly interested in your "successful install" process. Thanks in advance for any future posts you can make with more detail.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: filmsurgeon] #1720214
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Sorry,,,,Classic Industries it is. Will post installation notes later.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: mccannix] #1720215
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Thanks for the template mccannix. Much appreciated.

Re: 1970 Challenger antenna location [Re: Sxrxrnr] #1720216
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Classic industries. Power antenna and required bezel(if you need one). Uncertain of difference between the 2 listed. Our Challenger, it appears as the way that ME1536 looks.

http://www.classicindustries.com/shop/mopar/parts/audio-security/antenna-parts/

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