Hole in the head
04-08-2016, 09:18 AM
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Hole in the head
SO bought a used mall crawler. The person had a light bar and ran the wiring through the windshield channel. I was thinking of a radio shark fin or something like a universal antenna. Trying to find a decent antenna set up to fill the whole. Any suggestions would help.
04-08-2016, 10:43 AM
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WHY?!
Aren't the light bar brackets made to run the wire down to the cowl? I dont think the shark fin style antenna would look that great there or fit to the shape of the header easily. I searched "low profile car antenna" on google and there are some decent looking round ones but with the curve of the windshield header they would probably have to be modified to install and look clean.
If all else fails go all out and get the Fab Fours Vicowl. That should cover it.
Aren't the light bar brackets made to run the wire down to the cowl? I dont think the shark fin style antenna would look that great there or fit to the shape of the header easily. I searched "low profile car antenna" on google and there are some decent looking round ones but with the curve of the windshield header they would probably have to be modified to install and look clean.
If all else fails go all out and get the Fab Fours Vicowl. That should cover it.
04-08-2016, 11:19 AM
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why?!
Aren't the light bar brackets made to run the wire down to the cowl? I dont think the shark fin style antenna would look that great there or fit to the shape of the header easily. I searched "low profile car antenna" on google and there are some decent looking round ones but with the curve of the windshield header they would probably have to be modified to install and look clean.
If all else fails go all out and get the fab fours vicowl. That should cover it.
Aren't the light bar brackets made to run the wire down to the cowl? I dont think the shark fin style antenna would look that great there or fit to the shape of the header easily. I searched "low profile car antenna" on google and there are some decent looking round ones but with the curve of the windshield header they would probably have to be modified to install and look clean.
If all else fails go all out and get the fab fours vicowl. That should cover it.
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04-08-2016, 11:54 AM
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Do a quick search for "vector offroad jk UFO" they make plugs that fill the holes when you remove the stock rear tire carrier bumpstops or fill the hole where the hood bumpers are. They seal water tight and look pretty good. Id take a quick puc but am away from the jeep for the weekend. Also, you dont need to reach the backside for install. When you tighten them, compresses the rear rubber piece and sandwiches the sheet metal. Very cool lil design
04-08-2016, 02:35 PM
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Just remove that metal thing and put a sticker over it. Maybe this one.
Or maybe glue a couple of these on there.
I might get some of these...
Sorry, I'm not being very helpful. If my 3D printer was working I would print something to go there.
What was the previous owner thinking....
Or maybe glue a couple of these on there.
I might get some of these...
Sorry, I'm not being very helpful. If my 3D printer was working I would print something to go there.
What was the previous owner thinking....
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04-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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The last Owner
The last Owner was lacking in the Brains Department. I would take it to a body shop and see if they can't Just bondo it sand it down, blend it back in and paint it. Its probably going to cost around $200 or more though. Normally I'm not a fan of Bondo, but for a hole like that I can't see the harm in it.
I'm not a fan of the shark fin. Its a Jeep not a BMW. But its your Jeep you can do whatever. Let us know what you do and post pics. I like the bullet hole Idea. Get some White RTV and slap it on $10 fix
I'm not a fan of the shark fin. Its a Jeep not a BMW. But its your Jeep you can do whatever. Let us know what you do and post pics. I like the bullet hole Idea. Get some White RTV and slap it on $10 fix
04-08-2016, 05:40 PM
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I don't think they knew what they were doing. I took the light bar off and was like Whaaaa.... I'm going to check out the puck option. Don't think I could get the shark fin to work. So maybe just a low profile puck or antenna ... Or bullet hole. I'll let you know. Thanks .
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04-08-2016, 05:56 PM
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Haha. Now you have me wasting time on the web looking for a solution. How about a sticker that looks like a BandAid.
https://www.carstickers.com/Band_Aid...and_Decals.php
https://www.carstickers.com/Band_Aid...and_Decals.php
04-08-2016, 06:04 PM
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Haha. Now you have me wasting time on the web looking for a solution. How about a sticker that looks like a BandAid.
https://www.carstickers.com/Band_Aid...and_Decals.php
https://www.carstickers.com/Band_Aid...and_Decals.php
lol..