Dumb question - aerial mast antenna

[Fanwheel]

Sorry for the idiot question

I'd like to replace my aerial mast antenna as the rubber part is perished. Was this a Puma/Fiesta part only or more of a universal part? Im trying to keep my Puma original where I can. There are lots of patent-looking parts on eBay etc but they don't look quite the same

 

[red]

You could just buy this one?

https://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_puma_roof_aerial_base_with_male_thread_f_1087087_c_331.htm

But AFAIK this was a Fiesta/KA/Focus etc

 

[Fanwheel]

Thanks Red

I obviously wasn't looking in the right place. Seem to be a lot of cheap universal accessories out there sold as being for the Puma but which don't look right. This looks like the one - appreciated

 

[red]

No problem at all!

 

[Fanwheel]

The mast arrived today from fordparts.co.uk - all good :grin:

 

[Frank]

Anyone know if there's a longer version of the antenna out there that would fit the existing Puma antenna base?

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

I guess ANY antenna would fit if the thread is the same...?

 

[Frank]

[post]352775[/post] I guess ANY antenna would fit if the thread is the same...?

Yep, I would guess the same. But not every antenna is going to blend in right with the base, hence the question. i.e. someone might have already done this on their Puma.

 

[mihalyn90]

No, universal antennas has a thread outside, so the antenna goes in the base.

On Puma, the base has a thread, and the antenna has a hole, so the base threads in the antenna.

Bought an universal antenna with cables and everything for 3.5 GBP roughly... fits lovely...

i got exactly this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Car-Stereo-Radio-Mast-Roof-Black-Antenna-Aerial-with-Screw-in-Base-/172160973497?hash=item281597fab9:g:LCAAAOSwJQdXB5v9