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Old 06-28-2016, 03:46 AM
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Well came home from work had a great ride home , till turn off car , see antenna not going down , get out to ck and hear motoring running in fender and mask up . Yes this 2nd time had area corvette shop fix 9 yrs ago , they never replaced just fixed old one , well time to replace, just wondering are there antenna avalibale and would it be ok to diconnect wire to relay so can put my fuse back in for the time being . Like to order soon and replace thank you
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The only option is to replace the broken antenna mast. There are no more power antennas available to buy, unless you find a used one. Youre lucky your motor still works.

You can disconnect the antenna under the rear hatch trim.

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Originally Posted by jimduffy
Well came home from work had a great ride home , till turn off car , see antenna not going down , get out to ck and hear motoring running in fender and mask up . Yes this 2nd time had area corvette shop fix 9 yrs ago , they never replaced just fixed old one , well time to replace, just wondering are there antenna avalibale and would it be ok to diconnect wire to relay so can put my fuse back in for the time being . Like to order soon and replace thank you
Yes you can I got mine off ebay $20.
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OP - I believe it's important with an '87 to actually get the production number from the antenna that's in the car now. Depending on what you find the choices might change. If the motor runs then maybe the mast package is an appropriate repair. Some instances maybe NOT.

There are maybe options depending upon your concerns for "originality".

I doubt there's a $20 part that will FIX
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Check out these guys:

http://antennamastsrus.com/GM/Chever...01984-1987.htm
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The only option is to replace the broken antenna mast. There are no more power antennas available to buy, unless you find a used one. Youre lucky your motor still works.

You can disconnect the antenna under the rear hatch trim.
from the same area will give a wave thanks again will go for the repair option
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Originally Posted by jimduffy
from the same area will give a wave thanks again will go for the repair option
There's good write ups on the repair procedure, it's not too bad. It's also a good idea to keep an eye on the parts section for a spare. There have been a few part outs lately. We will have to get together some time.
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This might be helpful:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1585811362
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Easy fix. Get repair kit
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Good news! After asking Ecklers a question based on their contradictory webpage they confirmed that they do have replacement antennas in stock.


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