Antena toggle switch

[grannyknot]

Can anyone describe or show me where the antena toggle switch mounts on a series one 240z?

Mine was hanging from the wires just above the gas pedal when I got the car.

Thanks,

Chris

[EScanlon]

The AM only radio had the Rocker Style Toggle switch to the right of the Tuning Knob, positioned so that it points up and down.

The AM-FM radio had a Slide Style Toggle switch ABOVE the Tuning Knob, aligned so that it slides from side to side.

The correct face plate for the radio will make it obvious/

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[grannyknot]

That makes sense seeing that there was an aftermarket am/fm CD player installed. Well, I'll have to come up with something.

Thanks,

Chris

[tlorber]

Chris,

I have the same issue, with the big old switch hanging down on the passenger's side. I plan on installing a small rocker switch in one of the 2 blanks that are located in the center console (I have a '73 but I assume the other years have the same blanks).

[EScanlon]

If you have one of the more modern radios (than the OEM) AND a fully automatic antenna you could just wire the antenna to go up when the radio comes on. Typically it's a blue wire coming out of the radio that connects to the antenna to actuate it. Wiring colors and specifics will vary, but the combination of the two would allow you to do without the rocker switch.

If on the other hand, you have the old semi-automatic antenna and a newer radio, then you have no choice but to use a rocker switch. The semi-automatic (OEM Style) antenna requires you to hold the switch in the direction of travel for as high/low as you want to set the antenna.

Conversely, if you have a NEW style fully automatic antenna and you want to use it with the OEM radio without the power sense wire of the newer radios, you CAN wire it to emulate the OEM Semi-Automatic operation using the stock wiring.

FWIW

E

[jfa.series1]

When I first saw my car over 41 years ago on the dealer's showroom floor, they had yanked the stock AM radio and installed an 8-track unit (GAG!). The antenna switch had been relocated to the side of the console with a couple of small self-threading screws where it resides today. Oh yes, I had the 8-track yanked in favor of a Datsun AM/FM unit - but even that unit did not have the slider switch for the antenna. On the side of the console, the antenna switch is pretty well out of sight yet easy to locate and operate - in the picture, it is just to the right of the lighter.

[grannyknot]

Jim, but if you still have the original badly adjustable/fixed length shoulder harness you wouldn't be able to reach that far

to raise the antenna. I notice that you have a switch mounted in the dash plug just below the hazard switch, is that Dealer fog lights? Mine is blank, I might put the the antenna there with a pulse toggle switch.

[Bonzi Lon]

When I bought my car in 77 it also had an after market AM-FM 8-Track 'Craig PowerPlay' with 'Jenson' 6X9's in the tail finisher. The up-down switch had been moved to the inside of the glove box on the left side lip. I had no idea what it was for until a friend was playing with it and the radio was fading out then back in. I thought that was a cool 'hidden' feature for the car. We never wore seat belts back then, so the reach was no problem, unlike now.

Bonzi Lon

[jfa.series1]

Chris - good eye for ergonomics. The switch position has never been a problem in these many years. Two reasons: 1. it is seldom used and 2. I cannot recall needing to use it while belted in and underway. Sidenote: when I restoed the car, I opted to switch out the 40 year-old belts for the Wesco roadster-style 3-point belts with retractor. The retractor end mounted nicely where the shoulder belt attached with no interior mods. Very comfortable and convenient.

On the extra dash switch above the hazard light switch. While I had the dash out I located the factory wiring for fog lamps and installed a toggle switch as a future investment should I later want to add fog or driving lights (with a proper relay of course!).

Thanks for your comments.

Jim

[grannyknot]

Chris - good eye for ergonomics. The switch position has never been a problem in these many years. Two reasons: 1. it is seldom used and 2. I cannot recall needing to use it while belted in and underway. Sidenote: when I restoed the car, I opted to switch out the 40 year-old belts for the Wesco roadster-style 3-point belts with retractor. The retractor end mounted nicely where the shoulder belt attached with no interior mods. Very comfortable and convenient.

On the extra dash switch above the hazard light switch. While I had the dash out I located the factory wiring for fog lamps and installed a toggle switch as a future investment should I later want to add fog or driving lights (with a proper relay of course!).

Thanks for your comments.

Jim

Jim, I just picked up a set of those same WESCO roadster retractor belts ready to install after all the work is done on the car ( I might have gotten the idea from one of your previous posts) they very well made.

Chris

[bpilati]

When I first saw my car over 41 years ago on the dealer's showroom floor, they had yanked the stock AM radio and installed an 8-track unit (GAG!). The antenna switch had been relocated to the side of the console with a couple of small self-threading screws where it resides today. Oh yes, I had the 8-track yanked in favor of a Datsun AM/FM unit - but even that unit did not have the slider switch for the antenna. On the side of the console, the antenna switch is pretty well out of sight yet easy to locate and operate - in the picture, it is just to the right of the lighter.

What's that toggle switch above the flasher switch for?

[jfa.series1]

What's that toggle switch above the flasher switch for?

Bryan - see post #9 above.

Jim