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Need help again !!!! I'm reworking an aftermarket motorala radio for my master deluxe --but what I really need is this --the antenna is a side cowl mounted item with the btm. part a pc of hard plastic cut in half,shaped like a teardrop, black in color . What I'm looking for is a material to make a "gasket" to take up the curvature of the cowl vs. the curvature of the "teardrop" .Is there a material and how do you work it to form the gasket,was thinking of a pc. of rubber but I'm not that good with an exacto knife ---any suggestions ???
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The original antenna had two stanchions to attach rod to cowl side....you have only one???
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Gene--remember this is an aftermarket radio, the btm. pc. is (I believe called "bakealite" )4 inches top to btm. and 1 3/4 inches left to right ,shaped like a teardrop,with two holes drilled into the cowl- a 1/4 " hole then above it a 1/2 " hole they appear to have been a do it yourself project .I'm looking for some mat'l to make a "gasket" to take up the diferent curvature (both are pretty close to each other but not the same )
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Go to your local glass shop that installs window glass in automobiles. Ask for a few inches of his glass setting tape. If you are very careful you can mount the antenna and then very carefully trim the excess. 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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John, If you want some glass setting tape let me know and I will mail you a chunk-it will be easy to work with.
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Ray and Chevgene-------Thank you both for your help-as the car is in a restoration shop I stopped there yesterday (to make my monthly tribute !!)and hit on the owner for a pc. of the tape --------------WORK'S GREAT !!!! again thank's !!
john
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