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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Can anyone provide, or direct me to, a photograph showing proper placement of the power antenna switch (1965)?
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Should be a rectangular opening on the drivers side radio panel for it to screw into.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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A radio delete car won't have the holes in the side panels. I went through this to. I finally used photos from MF Dobbins and Noland Adams books to rough it in. The Assembly Manual isn't really any help other than showing it mounts to the side panel.

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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Guess...I could pull mine and trace onto a piece of paper and snail mail it. Hmmm...never thought about radio delete.

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A radio delete car won't have the holes in the side panels. I went through this to. I finally used photos from MF Dobbins and Noland Adams books to rough it in. The Assembly Manual isn't really any help other than showing it mounts to the side panel.

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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Guess...I could pull mine and trace onto a piece of paper and snail mail it. Hmmm...never thought about radio delete.
Very kind, but no need to go to that kind of trouble. I'm sure I'll run into someone at a car show or I can take a spin down to Corvette World. Appreciate the responses.
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I am contemplating adding a power antenna to a 64 convertible. Can anyone offer the best antenna option and does the antenna disappear completely or is there still a section left sticking up outside the body?
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The factory antena or correct replacement does not fully retract. You should be able to find an aftermarket one that will work fine. Check in one of the Hot Rod magazines.
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Originally Posted by KGBautos
I am contemplating adding a power antenna to a 64 convertible. Can anyone offer the best antenna option and does the antenna disappear completely or is there still a section left sticking up outside the body?
I'm having Steve LuVisi (of Overhaulin' fame) put a power antenna on my '64 and he said it will retract fully. When I see him on Tue, I'll try to remember to ask where he gets it from.
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