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Old Jul 22, 2025 | 08:28 PM
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im working on a 1981 corvette with power antenna without CB. The antenna I purchased I’ll link below but it was sold as a direct replacement. I tried to install it today but it seems as I’m missing hardware to bolt it to the lower bracket, and also the antenna itself dosent seem to line up with the bracket anyway. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

https://www.zip-corvette.com/79-82-power-antenna-assembly-w-o-cb.html




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Old Sep 8, 2025 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by philadave19030
Hi all

im working on a 1981 corvette with power antenna without CB. The antenna I purchased I’ll link below but it was sold as a direct replacement. I tried to install it today but it seems as I’m missing hardware to bolt it to the lower bracket, and also the antenna itself dosent seem to line up with the bracket anyway. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

https://www.zip-corvette.com/79-82-p...ly-w-o-cb.html



I'm in same boat right now with my 1981 Vette. Did you ever figure out what to do with your inquiries? it seems like no one replied to your questions when you posted this. today's date: 9/8/25.
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I've got an NOS antenna I bought for my 81 that I haven't installed it yet,I can get some measurements when I get a chance. GM used the antenna on a lot of GM vehicles around the same time frame,the only thing that is vehicle specific is the mast tube,that's the gold tube that the mast rides in. The mast tube is different lengths for different applications and some have different top bezel nuts.

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Thanks for the reply. I got it sorted with a new replacement. Seems they were selling a one size fits most. Thanks.
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