<VV> Manual retractable antenna for '66 Corvair front fender

[J R Read_HML]

I've seen power retractables mounted in the RR fender on Vairs.  Something 
to think about?
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allan V. Lacki" <redbat01 at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 4:33 PM
Subject: <VV> Manual retractable antenna for '66 Corvair front fender


> Many years ago, I replaced the right front fender on my '66 Corvair coupe, 
> and I never got around to drilling a hole for the radio antenna.  I've 
> been driving without a working radio ever since then.  Two questions: 
> Does anyone have a factory template showing where to drill the hole? 
> Also, how much clearance is beneath it?  I would like to install a manual 
> retractable antenna that is flush with the fender when the antenna is 
> fully retracted.  I realize that a power antenna is unlikely to fit in the 
> front fender, but perhaps a manual retractable antenna may fit.  I believe 
> a manual retractable antenna needs about 10 inches of vertical space 
> beneath the fender.  Has anyone tried this?  Al Lacki
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