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Old 07-11-2009, 09:49 PM
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I had a shorty 14" antenna installed, but never used it for radio listening (always use satelite radio or the CD player), so I removed it and replaced it with a machine screw painted to match the car. Comments?

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Old 07-11-2009, 10:23 PM
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Get the UPR Antenna Delete and paint that
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Old 07-11-2009, 10:30 PM
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yeah, that just don't look right.
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Old 07-11-2009, 10:55 PM
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That looks good but how about something like this? https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...na-delete.html I did it to my 09 and it looks 1000% better than an antenna.
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Old 07-11-2009, 11:25 PM
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Thanks for the input guys! Here is my second attempt (added a chrome valve cap).

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Old 07-11-2009, 11:32 PM
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I love that trick mod with the base cover.
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Old 07-12-2009, 11:12 AM
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Here is the final version (painted the base):



Also painted the windshield washer nozzles:

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Old 07-12-2009, 02:40 PM
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Now that looks good. Nice job.
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Old 07-12-2009, 06:10 PM
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Actually, I prefer the black cap over the silver...
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Old 07-12-2009, 08:28 PM
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since it seems you have access to paint why not just remove it completely, smooth it out and repaint the fender?
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