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51ksrluxe

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need radio antenna
« on: January 30, 2024, 05:52:55 PM »
I need an antenna for the stock radio, 1951 Kaiser Deluxe. Anyone know where I might look? I'd like the kind that comes on when the radio is turned on. Does that require special equipment versus a manual antenna?

joefrazer

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Re: need radio antenna
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2024, 07:27:59 AM »
A vacuum operated antenna was available as a factory accessory item for the 1949-50 cars but I'm not aware of it being available for the 51-55 Kaisers. They are very rare and expensive when they do appear for sale. KF never offered an electrically operated antenna, although I'm sure someone's figured out how to retrofit a modern unit.

If you decide to use a manual unit, 1957-59 Chevy truck antennas are a very close match to the KF unit