michschi Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Anybody else cut there antennas done! I was gonna buy a shorty and then I decided if I could do this mod for free why not at least try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Anybody else cut there antennas done! I was gonna buy a shorty and then I decided if I could do this mod for free why not at least try! I cut mine myself and was able to reuse the ball when I was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 The antenna is still too tall. I think 8" to 12" is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 The antenna is still too tall. I think 8" to 12" is nice. Made mine 14". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 The antenna is still too tall. I think 8" to 12" is nice. You got a picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGSchmidtJr Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Mich I did it on the Cobra and the Lightning but have not got around to the Shelby yet, but its on the list...... In the past, I just eyeballed it and got it as close to even with the roof line as i could. Did you have to or grind down the antenna to get the ball back on, and I was curious about what appears to be wire wrapped around the antenna? Laurence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Mich I did it on the Cobra and the Lightning but have not got around to the Shelby yet, but its on the list...... In the past, I just eyeballed it and got it as close to even with the roof line as i could. Did you have to or grind down the antenna to get the ball back on, and I was curious about what appears to be wire wrapped around the antenna? Laurence That is all I did too, was to try to have it even with the roofline. I used a hacksaw to cut it down and then I had to file it down a bit to get the ball back on. Whatever that is that looks like a wire that wraps around, gave me no trouble, It didn't look like a wire on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Haven't done this yet to my GT500, but I did this mod on my 07 GT. I believe that anything less than 14" adversely affects reception. I remember reading a thread on TMS a few years ago discussing band width, reception, etc. Yes the tip comes off and can be reused. A little gorilla glue did the trick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 That is all I did too, was to try to have it even with the roofline. I used a hacksaw to cut it down and then I had to file it down a bit to get the ball back on. Whatever that is that looks like a wire that wraps around, gave me no trouble, It didn't look like a wire on the inside. Mazel Tov! Did you bring in a Moyle to help you clip the tip? (sorry, couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Mazel Tov! Did you bring in a Moyle to help you clip the tip? (sorry, couldn't resist) Lucky you said it than me Hey do you remember the funny commercial with the rabbi in the car doing a snip and something with a diamond. It might have been from SNL the old team. It was funny as hell. Caio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMGT Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Anybody else cut there antennas done! I was gonna buy a shorty and then I decided if I could do this mod for free why not at least try! I bought an 8 inch shorty and have had no issues with radio reception. I hate the front fender antennas on these cars. Looks like 1978. Should have been a rear quarter or roof antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormracer Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Cut mine off today at 17" also. Looks much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Cut mine off today at 17" also. Looks much better! I chose 17" because it is close to the roofline. Same reason for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormracer Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I chose 17" because it is close to the roofline. Same reason for you? Yepp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 How's the receptionat at 17"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 How's the receptionat at 17"? I don't believe my reception has changed at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormracer Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I don't believe my reception has changed at all! Actually before where I worked reception was scratchy, as I am up in the mountains. Now after doing this at work its clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Great post. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 OK, I'm curious as to how you get the little ball off of the tip and replace it after you make the cut...I've never attempted anything like this, so inquiring minds want to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 OK, I'm curious as to how you get the little ball off of the tip and replace it after you make the cut...I've never attempted anything like this, so inquiring minds want to know... +1, I will knock this out tomorrow if someone gives brief instructions. I am guessing it is very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert OHara Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I cut mine off, then used a 1/4 inch plate of steel with the correct size hole drilled in to pass the antenna thru and pulled the ball off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted July 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 OK, I'm curious as to how you get the little ball off of the tip and replace it after you make the cut...I've never attempted anything like this, so inquiring minds want to know... OK here goes. I put the ball in the end of a claw hammer. Then held the antenna in one hand the took a second hammer to hit the claw which pretty much just yanked the tip off. Careful, it will go flying. Then cut to desired length. Then you will need to file down the new end of your antenna so that it will fit back into the hole in the ball. Don't make it to small but just small enough to force it on the antenna. Then glue it on, I used superglue, and then I blasted mine quick with spraypaint. Put er back on! Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Here's a quick write-up (instructions) I posted on fordgt500.com: http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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