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Sep 18, 2008 | 06:16 PM

19LEW71

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Antena plate

I was wondering if I could refinish and paint the antena plate I know that where the ground strap attaches and where the antena is placed into shouid'nt be painted but the aluminum plate is what I want to paint and not sure if it's there just for stuctual support ONLY or is it for any help in radio reception. Thanks for any info

Sep 18, 2008 | 08:24 PM

Raphiki

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I believe it provides a ground plane to help with radio reception. Since that thing mounts way up inside the rear fender, I can't imagine why you want to paint it. The only one who will see it is someone you just ran over!

Sep 18, 2008 | 09:56 PM

eileenthevette

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After I cleaned mine up, I primered it...just to keep the elements at bay. It was pretty nasty.

The only things I didn't prime were the connection points (bolt & end of ground strap).

So who would know that nasty, crusty thing was mounted waaaay up under the fender? The most important person...me!

Sep 18, 2008 | 10:16 PM

GPGG70

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Now that was a good laugh.

Sep 19, 2008 | 09:44 AM

19LEW71

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I know it sounds stupid painting it, but I have it out and it is pitted so I figured why not maybe it can last another 37 years and not fall apart. Plus the guy I run over might see it all pitted!

Sep 19, 2008 | 09:51 AM

GPGG70

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Go for it. Like you said dont paint the contact area for the ground.

Sep 19, 2008 | 04:06 PM

Alan 71

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Hi 19LEW71,
When you run over the guy make sure he lands face up or he'll miss your handiwork and you'll have to go back and flip him over and run over him again!!!
Regards,
Alan

Sep 19, 2008 | 10:29 PM

19LEW71

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Hi 19LEW71,
When you run over the guy make sure he lands face up or he'll miss your handiwork and you'll have to go back and flip him over and run over him again!!!
Regards,
Alan