| 36fordor | -- 09-28-2017 @ 7:32 AM |
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Where does an antenna plug into a Ford Philco radio circa 1935? Have Philco Radio installed in an earlier restoration 1935 Ford. Powers up but for whatever reason no antenna has apparently ever been connected. Have corresponding literature & different antenna options, spare tire, running board, roof. Where would one of the antennas be plugged in? Any images available would be helpful. Thanks. This message was edited by 36fordor on 9-28-17 @ 7:33 AM
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| wmsteed | -- 09-28-2017 @ 8:32 AM |
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The '35-37 Ford Philco radios have/had a cloth covered antenna lead-in wire that connects to the radio chassis inside of the box. The original exposed end has/had a push, twist connector that attached to the corresponding lead-in wire from the various antenna options that Ford incorporated into the body. As more modern antenna's with bayonet type connectors became common many people cut the push/twist connector off and soldiered a bayonet connector in it's place. Original type push/twist antenna lead-in wire, and connector is very difficult to find. I have attached a pix of an original '35 Ford Philco radio that shows the antenna lead-in wire on the side of the box. I have a perfect lead-in antenna wire that has been modified with a bayonet connector. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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| Don Rogers | -- 09-29-2017 @ 4:22 AM |
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Here are some images showing the antenna lead in and connectors
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| Don Rogers | -- 09-29-2017 @ 4:23 AM |
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| Don Rogers | -- 09-29-2017 @ 4:23 AM |
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| 40 Coupe | -- 09-29-2017 @ 5:07 AM |
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You did not mention your vehicle body style. In case it is not a Fordor, there is no wire in the roof of the open cars and the 35 open car would use the spare tire antenna. This message was edited by 40 Coupe on 9-29-17 @ 5:13 AM
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| 40 Coupe | -- 09-29-2017 @ 5:08 AM |
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| wmsteed | -- 10-03-2017 @ 10:29 AM |
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36fordor.. Did your question regarding the antenna location get answered? Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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| 36fordor | -- 02-25-2018 @ 3:39 AM |
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I think so Bill but haven't digested it all to be honest, particularly plugging "antenna lead-in wire that connects to the radio chassis inside of the box." Car is 35 coupe. Thanks so much for all the info & images. This message was edited by 36fordor on 2-25-18 @ 3:54 AM
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| fenbach | -- 02-25-2018 @ 2:47 PM |
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I've mounted these jacks inside '37 radios. a modern antenna plugs right in. just connect the antenna lead to the center contact. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTVBQ9Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3NLF605OETYDH&psc=1 they're also on ebay. all from hong kong or china. or you can use an antenna extension cord, cut off the male end and connect the wire with the female end inside the radio. https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Vehicle-Antenna-Adaptor-Extension/dp/B00574TAXC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481668351 ps take a look back at an earlier post of yours. https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=18&Topic=10326
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