Brian, I did on my 240D. Got a 19.95 telescoping manual antenna from my local radio store. Removed the cheap Chinese replacement for the Hirschman that was there-bolted it to the fender and plugged the antenna plug into where we unplugged the old antenna's plug in the trunk/ actually fellow lister John Peterson did this. Then put the fiber board back on the inner fender. . Cheap fix and unless you have a thing for electric antenna or want a $179.00 Hirschman, excellent fix. You can lower it manually for car wash or bad neighborhoods. HTH Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 9:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Keeping it simple with antenna Has anyone decided to replace their electric antenna with a fixed one? I would have no problem giving up the countless benefits of the retractable antenna. Currently antenna is broken off, and I don't know if the electric motor works or not. I'd rather not deal with it, as I don't see the benefit. Heck, I could save that vehicle weight. Any success stories? Brian 83 240D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
