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[Jack The Stripper <motti@xxxx>]

Sorry, I guess I should have mentioned this in my original post, but I'm 
not a DeLorean owner, as of yet! The in-glass antenna is just something 
I was thinking about that I would want my DeLorean to have when I got 
one. Sorry if I got anyone's hopes up for getting a working power antenna.
Does anyone know what VIN's had the in-glass antenna, what VINs had the 
front fender antenna, and what VINs had the rear quarter panel antenna 
(ballpark #'s)?
I've seen the rear quarter panel antenna and it is the least conspicuous 
next to the in-glass. I've heard of the front fender set up but have 
never seen this (it sounds ugly!). Is it actually through the front 
fender? It would be a shame for a number of the already limited number 
of front fenders to be marred with a hole in them. Does anyone have a 
clear picture of this set up?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who responded, very informative, as always.

--Joe

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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 23:26:26 -0000
> From: "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: In-glass antennnae
>
> Actually, di-pole antennas are notorious for BAD reception. Most
> people try to go the other way.
>
> DeLorean power antennas in the driver's Q panel are very accessible
> after you remove the charcoal canister. Operation through the driver's
> "vent" is wonderfully inconspicuous (I had no idea mine was there
> until I replaced a fuse and the thing popped out). Haven't studied too
> close, but makes sense any aftermarket antenna could be retrofitted.
> For first time installations wiring might be easiest run through the
> engine compartment rather than fishing around inside the pontoon.
>
> Re: failing power antennas, in the bad old days power antennas were
> often grounded through the case -> fender -> eventually to battery.
> Didn't take a lot of rust or corrosion to break the circuit (could be
> at a distant ground strap, not antenna mount). On my 1970's lincolns I
> usually sandwich a new wire between the antenna and fender, then run
> to a known good ground. Works every time. Our plastic DeLoreans of
> course need a dedicated ground.
>
> If your heart is set on a di-pole, quote me a price on your working
> power antenna. I might buy as a spare.
>
> Bill Robertson
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> > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Jack The Stripper <motti@xxxx> wrote:
> > I haven't had a lot of time to read my messages lately, so forgive
>
> me if this has been covered, but has anyone here retrofitted their DeLorean 
>
> > with an in-glass antenna or know someone who has? 
> > --Joe
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