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May 22, 2009 | 02:43 PM

Am4wag

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power antenna

Wanting to convert to a power antenna on a '74.I've seen the conversion kit offered by Eckler's.Is this a good one/are there others?Any input appreciated...

May 22, 2009 | 02:59 PM

spedaleden

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Any aftermarket power antenna is fine. Do you want fully automatic or semi automatic.

Fully = up and down with radio on and off switch
Semi = gives you switch to adjust the height of the antenna. does not work with radio on and off switch.

Are you using factory radio? If so you have to open it up and add a wire for the power antenna in the case of fully automatic. If you are using an aftermarket radio most have a power antenna lead.

May 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM

Am4wag

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Have an aftermarket...........looking at this.Wondering if it seems like a good kit or if someone has used it.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...8&dept_id=1343

May 22, 2009 | 08:33 PM

spedaleden

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Am4wag

Have an aftermarket...........looking at this.Wondering if it seems like a good kit or if someone has used it.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...8&dept_id=1343

It's a good kit. $184.00 is high. You can buy that antenna for 100.00 all day long. Harada used to make them now I think its Metra. Check Target or Jeggs.

I'd google Metra

May 23, 2009 | 12:43 AM

Young69Owner

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Mine was $95 from Yesterday's Corvette in Colorado Springs in 2006 and has worked flawlessly since. It only goes up when I switch to Tuner, which only happens when my iPod crashes...