Actually that's not a bad idea. If I make a disc with a nipple on one end for a ratchet or a impact screw gun, and then two small bolts to fit the slot on the other that would solve my problem. I'm fairly certain that's what the special tool looks like, but with a handle on it for leverage.
I would say 10% of the cars I get the antenna unit comes apart no problem, but after 20 years those little bastard are pretty tenacious on the majority of cars I get. I can't scratch or damage it 'cuz then who would want to put it on their car :) On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 9:30 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > And I'll back Sam's suggestion (Hi Sam!).. needle nose usually works, or > tape wrapped pliers. Spray liberally with WD-40 or PB Blast or similar > first. You may find some success from trying to wiggle the base/antenna from > in the fender too, to break the 'seal' it has on the fender. > > The other option is make a special tool out of a piece of metal, just grind > the two nipples into it and twist. > > But, you can beat the piss out of your car with a hammer, that would work > and since it's not mine, I don't care how it looks. :) Our way is slightly > less abusive to the paint, tho!! > > Wallyman > > > > [image: Inactive hide details for Sam Sharp <[email protected]>]Sam > Sharp <[email protected]> > > > > *Sam Sharp <[email protected]>* > Sent by: [email protected] > > 02/02/2010 10:23 AM > > > To > > Blake Thompson <[email protected]> > > cc > > [email protected] > > Subject > > Re: specialized tool, part number? antenna mast removal tool > > No. Your method will damage the part, mine will not, unless you are > ham-fisted with the pliars. > > This was a serious answer to your request for help. I have done it this > way when the needle-nose pliars didn't work, and the chrome ring was not > damaged. > > Thank you very much for your very useful constructive comment. > > Sam > > On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 6:04 PM, Blake Thompson > <*[email protected]*<[email protected]>> > wrote: > > how about I just hit it with a hammer until it moves. Same thing > right. > > > > > On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 5:36 PM, Sam Sharp > <*[email protected]*<[email protected]>> > wrote: > Wrap some tape around it and use plairs. > > Sam > > On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 12:47 PM, Blake Thompson <* > [email protected]* <[email protected]>> wrote: > most of the time we get them they're pretty badly seized. I used to > have success with a chisel that fit the slot pretty well, but I'd > rather buy > the correct tool. > > > > > On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Ken Bogart > <*[email protected]*<[email protected]>> > wrote: > Use needle nose pliers in the two cutouts and rotate. Should not be > overly tight. 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