66 antenna replacement.. recommendations?
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Rockwall TX
66 antenna replacement.. recommendations?
Any recommendation for replacement power antenna? Not for judging, but still looking to get close to original: height, grooves, tip, finish.
How are EC 101 and EC 130? Any others? What does LICS carry?
My original may be a good restore candidate but is it worth it... a new one is half the price of restore.
thanks
How are EC 101 and EC 130? Any others? What does LICS carry?
My original may be a good restore candidate but is it worth it... a new one is half the price of restore.
thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: San Clemente CA
You may want to search the archives on that but if I remember correctly on some years the replacements have clearance problems although they are sold as 63-67 replacements. Perhaps someone else will recall which years had a problem.
Don
Don
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
I got one from Ecklers and had no problems, fit function etc. I dont know if it works in every C2 but worked in my 66 vert
Le Mans Master
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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa
I restored my original antenna 15-16 years ago then bagged it. I installed a $29 ($19 back then) jcwhitney antenna that collapses completely into the body of the car. It gets better reception in the down position than the original antenna gets in the up position.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: cooper city florida
I bought the so called "concours" antenna from Volunteer Vettes. Its pretty close to the original. The only difference between the "replacement" and the "concours" is the concours has the rings cut in at the top of each shaft and its stainless mast is buffed to a high shine. I believe the original mast was chrome plated. For the 20 bucks extra,I ordered the concours,and I have been happy with it.
