So I had a window before it rained at 11, So I decided to put the second antenna on. In my local HD dealer's usual efficiency, they sent the wrong stud.
This is what they sent instead of a regular threaded all the way stud.
What they sent was only $1.99, so I will just make my own. I dug in my screw bin and found a screw with the proper threads and a nut that fit it. Screwed the nut on and adjusted it to the length I needed. Then used an angle grinder to wack the rest off.
I use the nut to "chase" the threads. I grab the good end with a rag and a vise grip gently and unscrew the nut. the threads are really pretty close after that. Just some gentle touch up with a jeweler's file.
Little loc tite, screw it into the antenna, little more lock tite, and voila, an antenna mounting stud.
I could have put the stud into the tour pak first, but the antenna has more room for adjustment. Here's the finished product.
Getting a little guilty feeling about the garage ... LOL ... so took the pics to "hide" the shame.
Since I had the new darby cover gasket, I put the Calvary darby cover on.
Last and certainly not least, I made a few adjustments to the mirror and the drink holder. I'm afraid that may be all for the day .. If we get the rain predicted, I think I may remove the old double sticky tape on the AMG things and put new on. That way, I'll be ready after the ceramic stuff.