Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one???
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Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one???
After destroying my original power antenna, I have finally gotten around to looking for a new one. I do not want one of those hardara's that Eckler's sells... they do not look like the original (visible part of antenna on top of rear panel).
Now that I have waited this long, Eckler's no longer sells original style power antennas. Anyone know where to get an original style power antenna for a '79 w/o CB?
I've heard that a few F bodies used the same antenna... wonder if any of the F body parts catalogs have them???
Now that I have waited this long, Eckler's no longer sells original style power antennas. Anyone know where to get an original style power antenna for a '79 w/o CB?
I've heard that a few F bodies used the same antenna... wonder if any of the F body parts catalogs have them???
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Re: Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one??? (Simon Alexander)
Mid America and Corvette Centeral both offer AC Delco or reproduction antannas.
The Mid America Delco is # 601-176 at $139.99 (Phone: (800) 500-8388)
The Corvette Centeral GM replacement is # 163100 at $128.95 Phone: (800) 345-4122.
Ive had excelent service from both companies.
Good luck
The Mid America Delco is # 601-176 at $139.99 (Phone: (800) 500-8388)
The Corvette Centeral GM replacement is # 163100 at $128.95 Phone: (800) 345-4122.
Ive had excelent service from both companies.
Good luck
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Re: Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one??? (Strike3)
Dude, any corvette parts dealer has a AC Delco NOS one. They're everywhere for 100.00. Ebay always has some too......might find a deal. Got one for my birthday last september!!!! what a great birthday present, huh.!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one??? (Simon Alexander)
Try the Last Detail in Atlanta, Ga. They had NOS Delco antenna's for
about $95. The replacement AC-Delco antenna's are different than
the original, in that the tip of the mast and the nut that secures the
antenna are not flush with the fender.
about $95. The replacement AC-Delco antenna's are different than
the original, in that the tip of the mast and the nut that secures the
antenna are not flush with the fender.
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Re: Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one??? (mark79,80)
since they no longer made one that is flush with the fender, i went with a $40 unit from Wal-mart. works fine and probably came from the same country the GM unit is coming from (China). anyway, don't tell the purists. I believe the ones you buy now have the relay built into the unit,so you can bypass the relay under the console. i left the original relay there, in case I find a working original antenna later.
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Re: Power Antenna Replacement, where to get one??? (Gary79)
Zip has them... paid out the wazoo for it, but heck, they are a cf supporting vendor.
Thanks for the input everyone.
Thanks for the input everyone.