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 Nov 20 2009, 18:29
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 Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 29-November 04 Member No.: 951 Car: 1978 Super Look: Vintage Model: Convertible Engine: 1600 FI  |
My '78 CEII has a black anodized telescopic antenna. By all accounts it appears to be a correct VW antenna. However, I've never seen one in black from the factory. Has anyone come across a black antenna before or recall any of the SE models that did? Just curious. Thanks.
-------------------- De Minimis
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Nov 20 2009, 20:35
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 Group: Club SBO! Member Posts: 73 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Baltimore Member No.: 4,315 Car: Enthusiast Look: Enthusiast Model: Enthusiast Engine: 1600 |
I have seen black retractables three times before. I assumed they were aftermarket but I really don't know. Twice I asked the car's owner where they got theirs, and twice the answer was it was there when they got the car. The third time was a Sports Bug, and I never saw the owner. (Looked especially sharp on it.)
I wanted one for my '71 but never saw one offered. I remember seeing a fully-retractable silver one I was considering at the time my car was totalled. I hesitated as I was still holding out hope I could find a black one. By the way, since the SB predates your CEII by five years, I have to think the SB was an aftermarket one or an after thought VW issue. If it was a VW accessory for that many years, I think we would have seen more of them. How hard is it to disconnect and see if there is a VW part number on it? |
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Nov 20 2009, 20:49
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Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 29-November 04 Member No.: 951 Car: 1978 Super Look: Vintage Model: Convertible Engine: 1600 FI |
Its tucked away along the inside of the fender, covered in tape, of course, with the car being at the paint shop. It doesn't fully retract, just like the usual VW antennas. The base and the antenna itself, aside from the color, are exactly the same as stock VW antennas I've had in the past. Its definitely not something seen everyday, that's for sure. Definitely going to look for a VW number when I get the car back, whenever that might be (a month perhaps).
-------------------- De Minimis
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Jun 7 2010, 02:08
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 Group: Club SBO! Member Posts: 621 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Boston, MA, USA Member No.: 45 Car: 1973 Super Look: Vintage Model: Sedan Engine: 1600 cc |
The ones I've seen new were after market. They were called "Ebony Classics." I have a couple in my garage for my Sport Bug. Try eBay.
-------------------- Dave
Proud owner of a 1973 Saturn Yellow Sports Bug named "Herbert" that has just finished undergoing a pan off restoration. |
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Jun 9 2010, 03:22
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Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 17-February 07 Member No.: 2,501 Car: 1972 Super Look: Uncertain Model: Sedan Engine: 2.00 |
Go over to The Samba and look up user "Antonio Trejo". He can supply you with an all black stock antenna. I believe it's a Hella part.
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