Hey Guys

I did a little exploring in my 240z over the weekend just passed and decided to remove the inner hatch plastic trim panels. When I removed the panel covering the radio antenna side I discovered a non-original, non-powered antenna installed (as expected) and also a curious looking object wrapped up in a blue cotton type material bag. It was pushed into the cavity between the inner wheel well and the reinforcement metal in the area.

On closer inspection I discovered that the object was plugged directly into the original power antenna wiring harness and was also secured to the hatch area using the original threaded rod which is secured in the cavity.

Upon removal and unwrapping I discovered what is the original Harada brand power antenna. The mast has been removed, the mast tube is gone along with the antenna connection to the lead. The motor doesnt work and the extender coil has been snapped off. The case is in pretty reasonable condition.

I am curious to know if the bag that I found it wrapped in is original or not? The bag was badly perished on the base. It is of a blue, non-weatherproof material and it has two slits cut into it, one corresponds to the wiring location on the case and one corresponds to the mast location. The bag was double thickness of material.

The car is a 71 240z. I had a 75 260z 2+2 which also had the original antenna in it and I remember that it wasnt in a bag.

So, is this original maybe to early cars only? Anyone else seen this?

Regards

Joseph

Hello Jack

In the first instance you may like to try MSA (Motorsports Auto) located in the USA (website is www.zcarparts.com). If they dont have the replacement mast available you may have to exercise your patience a little as they do appear on USA ebay from time-to-time.

I hope this helps you out.

Joseph

Hullo Joseph

I am still looking for the right replacement for the Antenna Mast. The Stainless Steel section is unblemished, but the plastic fatigued and broke. I am going to try a local plastic welding guy when they return to duties next week. It MAY be possible for the new plastic welding techniques to repair it.

I did pick up a mast from our local Nissan dealer, but it has a much shorter shank and would not do the job. Although it only says "Made in Japan" and is many years old, we could not tell from the packaging what it was for.

Regards, Jack