72 loose antenna
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From: Glendora CA
72 loose antenna
The antenna on my 72 vert is loose and wobbly. I tried tightening it on top and that seemed to help but then it just got loose again. I do not see anything on the underside that pulls it to the body, so it just wobbles loosely. It seems that there should be a ring or something on the underside that the topside nut or bolt tightens up to. Also, if there is supposed to be a ring or something on the underside, how would I install it? It seems to be very difficult to reach this area.
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Hi GJ,
Here are some photos of the original antenna from both the top and underside.
Might help to to see what you have and what might be missing.
Reaching up there is almost impossible without at least dropping the left side muffler.
Regards,
Alan
Note the bracket attached to the plate is notched to prevent the connector on the end of the antenna cable from turning.
Here are some photos of the original antenna from both the top and underside.
Might help to to see what you have and what might be missing.
Reaching up there is almost impossible without at least dropping the left side muffler.
Regards,
Alan
Note the bracket attached to the plate is notched to prevent the connector on the end of the antenna cable from turning.
Last edited by Alan 71; Oct 12, 2016 at 11:07 AM.
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From: Greenville SC
antenna support
Same problem with my 79. See the part under the fender in Alan's photo? The one under the large plate. That part I found at Corvette pacifica 83 on ebay. Hopefully that part will support the portion above the fender and allow you to tighten the nut.
I bought a POWER ANTENNA as plan B but hope not to use it.
I will let u know if the part works.
I bought a POWER ANTENNA as plan B but hope not to use it.
I will let u know if the part works.
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Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Glendora CA
Hi GJ,
Here are some photos of the original antenna from both the top and underside.
Might help to to see what you have and what might be missing.
Reaching up there is almost impossible without at least dropping the left side muffler.
Regards,
Alan
Note the bracket attached to the plate is notched to prevent the connector on the end of the antenna cable from turning.
Here are some photos of the original antenna from both the top and underside.
Might help to to see what you have and what might be missing.
Reaching up there is almost impossible without at least dropping the left side muffler.
Regards,
Alan
Note the bracket attached to the plate is notched to prevent the connector on the end of the antenna cable from turning.
HAHA! WOW. That explains a lot! I was looking under there and saw this big rectangular piece of aluminum hanging free, and I was think'ng - "omigosh, what now. Well, I'll get to that after the antenna." Now I know what it is and should be able to fix it. Thanks Alan. You have come through once again!
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi GJ,
Many good car covers come with a grommet for the antenna.
I take the antenna mast off when I put the cover on. (no tools)
I guess how much of a nuisance it might be depends on how often you put the cover on and off?
Regards,
Alan
Many good car covers come with a grommet for the antenna.
I take the antenna mast off when I put the cover on. (no tools)
I guess how much of a nuisance it might be depends on how often you put the cover on and off?
Regards,
Alan
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Manual antenna
Hope it's ok to add to this post. I thought that if I purchased the part under the fender Alan shows in his picture I would be able to tighten the antenna and make it stable. As you see in my picture my antenna lead is different than what Alan has on his car.
Apparently my car originally had a power antenna. Any suggestions what my options are now. Don't see a harness for the power antenna but looks like the brackets are there.
Apparently my car originally had a power antenna. Any suggestions what my options are now. Don't see a harness for the power antenna but looks like the brackets are there.