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Does anyone know about or has installed the wire mesh in the roof?
Any info would be appreciated.
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As stated in te 1934 Fisher Body Manual;
"The aerial for the radio in the 1933 and 1934 closed bodiess is a woven metal netting, or screen, covering from seven to ten square feet of space in the roof frame.
The screen is sewn to a slightly larger piece of jute cloth which in turn is tacked to the roof slats and bows before the roof padding and cover is installed.
The lead-in wire is soldered to the left corner of this wire screen and follows down to the left body metal pillar cover.""
Gene Schneider
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Thanks so much for the info. Would aluminum screen work, or a copper mesh of some kind. I suspect any material that is flexible and provides the plane would work. Obtaining original material may be remote, but would sure like to see or hear the actual appearance.
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I have a 35 Buick that I installed a regular universal antenna between the roof bows from side to side. It works good and is hidden between the roof cover and the headliner. This is not original but works. Chuick
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Excellent idea. The roof top antenna was installed at the factory for some cars, the 1933 is an example.  
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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Wes,
My '35 Standard coupe had the mesh in the roof. It is pretty much just a piece of galvanized hardware cloth that you can buy at Ace or True Value hardware stores. They should have it on a roll and sell it by the running foot.
Mike
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How cool is the fact that they thought to use a wire mesh in the roof as a radio ( high tech) antenna! I don't think radio's were portable long before 1935.
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Mike,
Thanks for the response. So jist heavy window screen type material ?
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If you can locate some copper mesh, it would be the best choice. Y&Z can make you the lead-in wire. You can modify the receptacle for the antenna on the radio to the male type used by the modern antenna male plug.
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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I'll probably go for the cooper if I can find it and use the shielded cable.
thanks for all the help and ideas!
Wes
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You are welcome and I hope it works out well for you.
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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Widebri:
First portable radio given by it's inventor, Edward Howard Armstrong, to his wife in 1923 as a wedding present.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast...
RIP Trololo Man 1935-2012
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