simple car question - The Firearms Forum

BETH · 06-28-2012, 07:37 PM

the rubber around my antenna that attaches to the body of the car is rotting can i just get a new pc of rubber or is that attached to the antenna? I would think i could get a pc of rubber?

soundguy · 06-28-2012, 07:52 PM

SOMETIMES that is a seperate sloped rubber spacer. look at replcaement antenna kits.. most come with a couple different spacers and cup pieces to fit a variety of metal body panels. mind you with an OEM part.. it sure could be molded in. if it is easy to get to the backside.. take a look at it

BETH · 06-28-2012, 08:01 PM

what's oem?

soundguy · 06-28-2012, 08:07 PM

original equipment manufacturer. as opposed to aftermarket.

IE.. the antenna assembly provided by GM for a gm vehicle would be an OE or OEM replacement part.. but the one that you get at autozone that fits 4000 different cars is a semi-universal aftermarket part.. thus the extra and different mounting grommets..

wv hillbilly · 06-28-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BETH

what's oem?

oem= original equipment manufactor

BETH · 06-28-2012, 08:17 PM

i have never replaced an antenna all u do is screw them in? how do i know i will get the same reception?

soundguy · 06-28-2012, 08:25 PM

on many, the antenna top unscrews from the base. if the rubber part is damaged and leaking water into the body panel, you will need to remove the base and coax cable to the back of the dash. depending on vehicle type.. it may be a non fun job. might ne something a good cleaning and carefull application of black rtv might take care of.

as far as reception.. the aerial will be pretty universal..

BETH · 06-28-2012, 08:27 PM

as far as i know its not leaking, one person said all i do is unscrew antenna and screw another one in?

soundguy · 06-28-2012, 08:31 PM

that's just the lil top piece. IE.. if the antenna top breaks off. that doesn't repalce the grommed between the antenna base and the car though.,

it's unclear bout where yours is dmage.. can you post a picture?

BETH · 06-28-2012, 08:43 PM

u r right i will have to look around for it thanks

millwright · 06-28-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BETH

the rubber around my antenna that attaches to the body of the car is rotting can i just get a new pc of rubber or is that attached to the antenna? I would think i could get a pc of rubber?

Beth, in this day and age, there are no "simple car questions" unfortunately.

I suggest you first submit the make/model/year of the car and the location of the antenna. Pictures would be even better.

From your post I'm surmising a fender mount antenna, but a mount with a dress gasket between the antenna base and the fender or other part of the car. Replacements are available. Requires accessing the underside of the antenna and removing the retaining nut/washer. If the replacement gasket isn't split you can "cheat" by making a cut enabling you to slip it over the antenna lead. Repair this slit with RTV and re-assemble. >MW

BETH · 06-28-2012, 08:55 PM

ok thought it was simple i will get a picture

ryan42 · 06-28-2012, 08:55 PM

what they said.lol

ryan42 · 06-28-2012, 08:56 PM

sorry just trying to get my 1000 post.lol

BETH · 06-28-2012, 08:58 PM

you keep going for 1000 and i'll go for 5000

glens67 · 06-28-2012, 09:01 PM

Beth just get a piece of Duct Tape and cover it up. That way no one will see the rubber Gasket. Red and Green Style

geds · 06-28-2012, 09:14 PM

Bubble gum works pretty good too!

BETH · 06-28-2012, 09:15 PM

no no no i keep my car lookin good want it to look purdy 2000 hyundai accent and it looks like new i'll post a picture-NO DUCT TAPE

bobski · 06-28-2012, 09:20 PM

black silicone. smooth it out with your wet finger. lot cheaper than a replacement unit.

68c15 · 06-28-2012, 10:28 PM

is this one that mounts to the A pillar?

either way check with the dealer. you may be surprised.

BETH · 06-28-2012, 10:31 PM

ok will check

mjp28 · 06-29-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by millwright

Beth, in this day and age, there are no "simple car questions" unfortunately.

I suggest you first submit the make/model/year of the car and the location of the antenna. Pictures would be even better.

From your post I'm surmising a fender mount antenna, but a mount with a dress gasket between the antenna base and the fender or other part of the car. Replacements are available. Requires accessing the underside of the antenna and removing the retaining nut/washer. If the replacement gasket isn't split you can "cheat" by making a cut enabling you to slip it over the antenna lead. Repair this slit with RTV and re-assemble. >MW

That's true, I've put in a lot of radios and installed...or replaced a lot of antennas in cars from the 1950s to the 1980s. They were pretty straight forward, some newer models are a little different but if you want a nice job I'd try and go with OEM parts.

68c15 · 06-30-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BETH

ok will check

well?

Bobitis · 06-30-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by glens67

Beth just get a piece of Duct Tape and cover it up. That way no one will see the rubber Gasket. Red and Green Style

Glen, I think you mean Red Green.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM3-WiEZco

Check it out. Ya might be able to shave a couple tenths off yer time.

Gun Geezer · 06-30-2012, 12:44 PM

Chances are all hYundai's for several model yrs. use the same antenna. You might try local junk yards for a complete antenna assembly or just the rubber piece you need. Sometimes all the work can be done from the top but since the antenna is not a normal replacement item, they may have to be accessed from underneath as in removing the fender. Generally, at least the mast can be replaced without much trouble. Good luck.

06-28-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	simple car question the rubber around my antenna that attaches to the body of the car is rotting can i just get a new pc of rubber or is that attached to the antenna? I would think i could get a pc of rubber? -->

06-28-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,436	Re: simple car question SOMETIMES that is a seperate sloped rubber spacer. look at replcaement antenna kits.. most come with a couple different spacers and cup pieces to fit a variety of metal body panels. mind you with an OEM part.. it sure could be molded in. if it is easy to get to the backside.. take a look at it

06-28-2012, 08:01 PM	#3
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question what's oem?

06-28-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,436	Re: simple car question original equipment manufacturer. as opposed to aftermarket. IE.. the antenna assembly provided by GM for a gm vehicle would be an OE or OEM replacement part.. but the one that you get at autozone that fits 4000 different cars is a semi-universal aftermarket part.. thus the extra and different mounting grommets..

06-28-2012, 08:17 PM	#6
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question i have never replaced an antenna all u do is screw them in? how do i know i will get the same reception?

06-28-2012, 08:25 PM	#7
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,436	Re: simple car question on many, the antenna top unscrews from the base. if the rubber part is damaged and leaking water into the body panel, you will need to remove the base and coax cable to the back of the dash. depending on vehicle type.. it may be a non fun job. might ne something a good cleaning and carefull application of black rtv might take care of. as far as reception.. the aerial will be pretty universal..

06-28-2012, 08:27 PM	#8
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question as far as i know its not leaking, one person said all i do is unscrew antenna and screw another one in?

06-28-2012, 08:31 PM	#9
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,436	Re: simple car question that's just the lil top piece. IE.. if the antenna top breaks off. that doesn't repalce the grommed between the antenna base and the car though., it's unclear bout where yours is dmage.. can you post a picture?

06-28-2012, 08:43 PM	#10
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question u r right i will have to look around for it thanks

06-28-2012, 08:55 PM	#12
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question ok thought it was simple i will get a picture

06-28-2012, 08:55 PM	#13
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,549	Re: simple car question what they said.lol __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens

06-28-2012, 08:56 PM	#14
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,549	Re: simple car question sorry just trying to get my 1000 post.lol __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens

06-28-2012, 08:58 PM	#15
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question you keep going for 1000 and i'll go for 5000

06-28-2012, 09:01 PM	#16
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: simple car question Beth just get a piece of Duct Tape and cover it up. That way no one will see the rubber Gasket. Red and Green Style __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen

06-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#17
geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: simple car question Bubble gum works pretty good too! __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot...and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain

06-28-2012, 09:15 PM	#18
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question no no no i keep my car lookin good want it to look purdy 2000 hyundai accent and it looks like new i'll post a picture-NO DUCT TAPE

06-28-2012, 09:20 PM	#19
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: simple car question black silicone. smooth it out with your wet finger. lot cheaper than a replacement unit.

06-28-2012, 10:28 PM	#20
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,057	Re: simple car question is this one that mounts to the A pillar? either way check with the dealer. you may be surprised. __________________ I'll go defenseless when our leaders do the same

06-28-2012, 10:31 PM	#21
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: simple car question ok will check

06-30-2012, 12:44 PM	#25
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: simple car question Chances are all hYundai's for several model yrs. use the same antenna. You might try local junk yards for a complete antenna assembly or just the rubber piece you need. Sometimes all the work can be done from the top but since the antenna is not a normal replacement item, they may have to be accessed from underneath as in removing the fender. Generally, at least the mast can be replaced without much trouble. Good luck. __________________ If voting could change anything for the better, It'd already be illegal.