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kampala
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key -- anyone know what it's for?
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November 12, 2014, 05:21:42 »
I was removing the glove box to get access to the clock and found this key & this radio tag. Anyone recognize this key and what it might be for? See photos. The tag must be for the radio as the car has a Blaupunkt --- I don't know if the key is related to the radio. Would appreciate your thoughts.
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280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD
Cees Klumper
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November 12, 2014, 05:43:44 »
Could it be for the antenna, to pull it up from when it's completely retracted?
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Cees Klumper
1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II
nirmal
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November 12, 2014, 05:46:47 »
This is a key for manual car antenna.
Nirmal
1969 280 sl
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November 12, 2014, 05:50:40 »
The link below will give you all the information you need.
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/accessories/at112g.htm
Nirmal
1969 280 sl
1953 MG TD
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kampala
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November 12, 2014, 11:53:25 »
Very much appreciated. Thanks!
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Jordan
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Re: key -- anyone know what it's for?
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November 12, 2014, 13:12:38 »
The tag would normally be on the side of the radio. Glue must have dried up and it fell off. The E suggests the radio is from the early/mid '70's, probably '73.
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KevinC
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November 12, 2014, 16:57:23 »
When new, it would have been attached to a ring and a small booklet like this one ...
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November 13, 2014, 05:01:19 »
interesting details --- great stuff.
Appreciated.
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Garland
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December 02, 2014, 22:45:51 »
You are correct. The Benz antenna had a wite plug at the end with two notches/gaps spaced 180 degrees apart. The key you show fits into the notches to liberate the antenna tip from its snug storage level on the fender. RIc Garland,Montreal,Canada
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