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I can usually figure these things out. But this has me stumped.
My 55 Desoto came with a power antenna. I need to remove it for repair. How do I remove the chrome retainer ? I thought it unscrewed, but it's not budging. Is there a retainer inside the fender that holds it in place ?
Ron
The power antenna on the Chrysler we have in the shop has a rubber grommet above the chrome bezel. The grommet is hiding a nut above the chrome bezel.
Maybe yours is like that?
It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)
So the chrome retainer does unscrew. But it took two vice grips (one on the lower mast and the other on the chrome retainer) to remove it, as the threads were rusted.
Ron
The power antenna on the Chrysler we have in the shop has a rubber grommet above the chrome bezel. The grommet is hiding a nut above the grommet.
Maybe yours is like that?
That sounds like a later (57 - ?) model.
Ron
