Power Antenna Replacment
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Racer
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From: Fairfield PA
Power Antenna Replacment
I am replacing my stock radio with a CD player/radio with upgraded speakers in my 80. My power antenna never worked so I want to replace it with one that is compatible with a modern stereo and will fit in the original location. I searched the typical corvette vendors and for a universal power antenna they want at least $100; that sounds a little ridiculous. When I search the net I see similar power antennas the vendors are selling for $45.
Any brands that are good and reasonably priced?
Any brands that are good and reasonably priced?
Instructor
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antenna
your stock will work. check if ant motor runs.if it does;cable inside motor is broke. an easy fix.if not check power to relay;behind pass. seat. no power;check radio connections. done my 80 last week;broken cable. works fine now.
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Racer
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From: Fairfield PA
Originally Posted by clintwilson
your stock will work. check if ant motor runs.if it does;cable inside motor is broke. an easy fix.if not check power to relay;behind pass. seat. no power;check radio connections. done my 80 last week;broken cable. works fine now.
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by 11Jake
I am replacing my stock radio with a CD player/radio with upgraded speakers in my 80. My power antenna never worked so I want to replace it with one that is compatible with a modern stereo and will fit in the original location. I searched the typical corvette vendors and for a universal power antenna they want at least $100; that sounds a little ridiculous. When I search the net I see similar power antennas the vendors are selling for $45.
Any brands that are good and reasonably priced?
Any brands that are good and reasonably priced?
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Jims79
I put in a Radio-shack $45 p-antenna. Worked but it was very loud going up or down and it did not go into the fender like original. Being that I have a it must be perfect or nothing I replaced it w/a $100 anti from one of the vette vendors. Then I install a cut off switch and play CD's all the time w/the antenna down.....
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Racer
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From: Fairfield PA
Originally Posted by I'm Batman
That $100 antenna is probably the same as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER...mZ160036732545
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Racer
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From: Fairfield PA
I just bought a Metra Power Antenna from Advanced Auto on my way home from work. I guess i will find out if i can create a few new words installing it. Allthough it looks pretty easy to install.
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by I'm Batman
That $100 antenna is probably the same as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER...mZ160036732545
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Racer
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From: Fairfield PA
Originally Posted by Jims79
That b the one. Thanks I could have lived w/out knowing that I was ripped off yet again by another vette vendor..