Aerial mast base

[JTH]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Your talking about the rubber bit with that the antenna screws into. if so they sometimes come up on ebay. ive seen some at shows that have the big metal spring clamp attached. They would probable work, just have to remove the clamp.

I am not certain how "rubbery" the original rubber bits were but I can tell you that all the ones I have are no longer rubbery and are very fragile. Anyone attempting to sproing the antenna will break it! I intend one day (it's on the bucket list) to make a mold and cast new rubbery ones that will flex.

Jeff

[RichardT10829]

Nigel. Have you had any luck progressing these bases ?

[nigel ward]

Hi Richard and all

All 10 units have been bent up, about 4 of these have been set up on a bit of plate and tinkered with so the hinging works and the bits fit together and look right.
The welding is a bit of an issue. The originals were oxy welded and this is very time consuming and costly. I am looking at tig welding as mig and stick welding just do not look good. I may have to go back to the oxy.

The other thing is the arm off the top bracket is riveted on. I have the rivets but must make the tools to rivet.

Once they are finished, I feel they will look the part.

A friend is helping with the final fitting etc but is currently away. For me personally I will be glad to finish the job. Having them out their on carriers will be worth the effort.

Please hold out. There almost done. A long wait but I'm sure it will be worth it.

Nigel

[Jordan Baker]

Thats great as Im still interested in getting one. I have one of the top bracket arms. Could I mail it down to you so it could be added to mine?

[shaun]

Hi Nigel,
I still need one please.
TTFN
Shaun

[RichardT10829]

Nigel if it helps i have an oxy rig here and have a few pals who can run perfect seams with tig and mig welders, if you want to flat pack mine i can assemble it here in the UK if that makes it easier for you ?

thanks again for all your efforts needless to say you have poured yourself into this project.


Richie

[Philliphastings]

Well done sir !

I have certainly been lloking forward to seeing the finished product. In the meantime I have tracked down almost all of the other bits to put the whole correct antenna on the side of the Scout...

Cheers

Phill