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sermey
Posted 2017-12-14 12:03 PM (#554313 - in reply to #554072)
Subject: Re: Interest in repop dual antennas?


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mikes2nd - 2017-12-11 6:44 AM

I received some extra gaskets, can start molding those finally.  I hope my rubber isnt too stiff.

It took me an extra few months to receive these, finally found someone with some spares.

I will be selling these also since Gary is out of stock.

Mike, check that the material used for the top antenna guide is RF-proof, or the antenna signal may be attenuated or even short-cut. This piece I would do in 3D-Printing from a model.

The material for the gasket should be better than the ones offered, becoming soft after a few year.

Nice job, but technical details have to be considered.  - SERGE - 

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Now I have added a STL-File (505k -> not accepted), thus a ZIP-File for you can direct 3D-Print this piece. The antenna diameter is not FWL-like,

but according available antenna masts (8.9mm). If you give me your dimensions I will adapt it for you.  - SERGE -



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sermey
Posted 2017-12-22 1:42 AM (#554848 - in reply to #554313)
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Rear Antenna Gaskets: to be correct: the left and right antenna gasket are slightly different. As they are offered too big they fit on both.

Here again some RealViews as reference of the gaskets and the rear antennas.  - SERGE -

 

N.B. The antenna body could be done as well by 3D-Printing with the STL-Files of the shown design. Accuracy with other tested 3D-Printed parts was 0.1mm.

As done here by Mike as well OK, but more "Original" and more manual job!

Antenna Gasket:
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=34070&start=33

Rear Antenna:
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=34070&start=29

 



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mikes2nd
Posted 2017-12-22 6:31 AM (#554853 - in reply to #492888)
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interesting. There is variations in rubber molding of course with shrinkage.

You sure it just wasn't a bad run? Ill check my originals.



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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-02-06 4:00 PM (#557610 - in reply to #492888)
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okay I have the tips and gaskets molded in "hard plastic". I need to clean these up and then make a final mold for the rubber.





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Lancer Mike
Posted 2018-02-06 9:19 PM (#557622 - in reply to #557610)
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Location: The Mile High City		Nice work Mike. Maybe make some extra gaskets and nipples. I - and maybe some others - would like to buy a set of those separately.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-02-06 10:21 PM (#557625 - in reply to #492888)
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yeah ill be making extras, this has been a pita! I have to mold 3 times for the gaskets and 3 for the nipples to get it right. The ones from goers were really rough so I built with clay them up so I can smooth them up.

there were also two versions, one too short and one the right length... and they were warped...
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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-07-10 11:41 PM (#566447 - in reply to #492888)
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f'ing eh its been a long haul.. I guess if I was going to make money on this deal it would help but eh.

anyways after back and forth chromer is content with the polishing level(he said he will do the final step and then he hem hawed for months and said im finally in line) and I had to be very very explicit about don't buff the sharp edges off please! One guy who said he would polish them took 3 sets and polished the edges right off... k thanks...

I will sell with two types of antennas. I made the tips "drillable" to whatever size you need. I have two types of masts. No one makes a original but one is chromed and the other stainless. (I do have a new contact though so maybe...)

I might have a hook on a couple sets of originals also.

The center is the orignial ball, next biggest is the chromed mast, smallest is the stainless. Stainless is least expensive.

Kit will come with two bases, two gaskets, two masts and two tips and hardware. You can worry about the wiring




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sidesho_bob1961
Posted 2018-12-07 5:40 PM (#574869 - in reply to #566447)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-12-07 6:46 PM (#574875 - in reply to #492888)
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my chromer screwed me, left me hanging for months, i have had 5 ready to be chromed forever, Ive found another.
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Posted 2018-12-07 8:00 PM (#574876 - in reply to #492888)
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-03-06 1:03 AM (#578921 - in reply to #492888)
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okay I have sold 2 chromed sets sold, one raw pending, I have one raw available. I wont be able to sand/prep more till it warms up.

with "small ball/fixed cone" antenna its 300$ shipped. These masts are just a fraction smaller than stock.

with "large ball/removeable end" antenna add 70$ Stock ball size and stock mast size.

You get two masts/two bases(unpolished but just needing final sanding/polishing), two gaskets and two tips.

You'll need to drill tap holes for bolts for mounting, figure out "base plate" underneath and a way to hold antenna up inside.

Remember I made the antennas so you can move the plate underneath (rotate to one side and then push mast into the trunk) for storing the car with a car cover.

I was going to use a wingnut with a slot on the base plate to move it aside and allow the antenna mast to move down.









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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-03-06 1:17 AM (#578922 - in reply to #492888)
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chromed sets are 535$, add 70 with the big ball masts. and come with tapped studs and base plates.

I wont be able to get anymore sanded/polished/chromed until it warms up a bit. have to get in line for chroming also.

Im also thinking I only want to sell "kits" from now on. Dealing with "reasonably priced" chromers is not an easy task.

I can get it done quickly if I want to pay 200$ a base for chrome... but I am trying to keep costs down.
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