Electric Radio Antenna for 1957??

[2from93449]

Has anyone used an electric radio antenna on a 1957 T-Bird? If so, would you please supply the model and vendor?
Thanks

 

[JDJ]

I’ve never heard of any electric antenna but I recently put a new antenna which has a “mast” that unscrews that allows for easy covering of my 55 Bird. I bought it through Classic Thunderbird parts in Ohio

 

[partyd]

Years ago maybe 20 years we use this antenna, its still available, http://metraonline.com/files/products/INST44-PW530_web.pdf

 

[Ward 57]

I’ve never heard of any electric antenna but I recently put a new antenna which has a “mast” that unscrews that allows for easy covering of my 55 Bird. I bought it through Classic Thunderbird parts in Ohio

How difficult was it to replace? It's pretty well back in the fender well. Did you have to take the tire off to get into that cranny.

 

[JDJ]

Hi Ward,

I was lucky as my 55 was a body off restoration so it was easy. I am not near my restoration folder but my memory is that there is a specific tool from CASCO that gets you on the nut that holds the antenna baseplate. Give Todd at CASCO a call.
A second set of hands and a headlamp will help. Let me know how you make out.