911SC - Antenna problem
08-13-2002, 08:31 AM
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911SC - Antenna problem
I have a '78 LHD SC with a non-electric radio antenna fitted in the drivers side front wing (fender?). It is fitted inside the door shut just behind the splash panel - this is apparently how they wre fitted at the factory. My question is - how does one replace it without having to remove the door? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
08-14-2002, 02:52 AM
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Just took a look at my car and seems to me you gotta remove the door. If you do this, do not remove the hinges from the body. Its tempting but difficult to get properly aligned when you put it back on. Instead, use a slide hammer to remove hinge pins. You will retain proper door alignment this way.
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08-14-2002, 03:24 PM
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i have a 83 cab and if the 78 coupe is the same u do not have to remove the door i have a stereo shop and had my guys put a new power antenna in for me. they went in thru the fender well. maybe a 78 coupe is different but i do not think so.
08-15-2002, 11:41 AM
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I have noticed the problem that you refer to with the manual antenna in the driver's side fender. I have never tried to remove the antenna in my car, but it looks as if you might be able to do it by disconnecting the door limiter, opening the door as fully as possible and then accessing the antenna from the gap between the door and the rear edge of the front fender. If you try it, you'd best be careful not to force the door open, or you'll bend it.
08-15-2002, 01:06 PM
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Yes - I tried doing that but it does not open far enough. I also wondered if it may be possible to remove the rocker panel. I do not know why Porsche decided to put a manual antenna in a different place to the power antenna - I would like to fit a power antenna but it will not fit in the present location and I do not want to drill a hole in the other fender.
08-15-2002, 08:32 PM
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This is a little off topic, so many apologies first. I have a 79SC that had its antenna removed prior to my purchase. the hole was closed, the car repainted and I certainly appreciate the clean lines.
Unfortunately, I don't appreciate the not-so-clean radio reception because there was no replacement antenna created.
Without drilling a new hole (unthinkable), or replacing the front windsheld with an antenna built-in (expensive), does anyone have a solution that has worked for them.
Yes, my 3.0 makes good music all by itself, but sometimes I'd like to listen to the Giants game.
Unfortunately, I don't appreciate the not-so-clean radio reception because there was no replacement antenna created.
Without drilling a new hole (unthinkable), or replacing the front windsheld with an antenna built-in (expensive), does anyone have a solution that has worked for them.
Yes, my 3.0 makes good music all by itself, but sometimes I'd like to listen to the Giants game.
