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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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I have a power antenna on my 81 and the mast is bent. Anyone know if you can replace just the mast or do you have to replace the whole unit? Thank you in advance for your help.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Depends, if it is original, yeah replace the mask.

if it is aftermarket, call whoever company it is and get a replacement mask.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by gregmuzila
Depends, if it is original, yeah replace the mask.

if it is aftermarket, call whoever company it is and get a replacement mask.
It is original. So the search is on. Thanks
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Measure the diameter of the large mast section. A drill index works if you don't have a mike.
Most originals were 5/16", but some 'slimlines' and service replacements were 1/4",
Does your original have the rubber mounts on the mast tube?

Anyway, I have an NOS 1/4" mast available.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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I had to replace the mast on my 1981 power antenna about a year ago, got it off of ebay for about $30.00, still works great, not difficult to do.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 05:01 AM
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While not on older Vette's, have replaced power masts on other cars with Metra units quite reasonably. They claim not having to remove the whole unit, but do it anyway for a good clean up and lube. Also replaced whole units with Hoffmans from places like Crutchfield a few times.
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