1979 CB Antenna
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Racer
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1979 CB Antenna
I am a new owner of a '79 which will sit in my garage until spring, but I am doing some research and have questions about the power antenna.
The seller said it would go up but not stop running so he disconnected it. Would that be a cable problem? I have a new cable.
I have read that in '79 they used two different am/fm/cb power antennas based on date of production. If that is the case, are they interchangeable? If not interchangeable, how can I tell which I have without pulling the antenna out? I would like to keep the antenna original.
Also, can anyone recommend someone good to work on the car in the central New Jersey vicinity?
Thanks very much for any help.
The seller said it would go up but not stop running so he disconnected it. Would that be a cable problem? I have a new cable.
I have read that in '79 they used two different am/fm/cb power antennas based on date of production. If that is the case, are they interchangeable? If not interchangeable, how can I tell which I have without pulling the antenna out? I would like to keep the antenna original.
Also, can anyone recommend someone good to work on the car in the central New Jersey vicinity?
Thanks very much for any help.
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1979 CB Antenna
Thanks for the response.
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Early 79s have an antenna with an aluminum motor housing with a plastic "bezel" snapped into the fender.
Late 79s have a plastic body antenna with a chrome bezel set into a flat circular depression in the fender.
Both use the same nylon repair cable. Altho sold as for a late antenna it will work with the earlier one, too.
Late 79s have a plastic body antenna with a chrome bezel set into a flat circular depression in the fender.
Both use the same nylon repair cable. Altho sold as for a late antenna it will work with the earlier one, too.
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Racer
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From: Marlboro New Jersey
1979 CB Antenna
Early 79s have an antenna with an aluminum motor housing with a plastic "bezel" snapped into the fender.
Late 79s have a plastic body antenna with a chrome bezel set into a flat circular depression in the fender.
Both use the same nylon repair cable. Altho sold as for a late antenna it will work with the earlier one, too.
Late 79s have a plastic body antenna with a chrome bezel set into a flat circular depression in the fender.
Both use the same nylon repair cable. Altho sold as for a late antenna it will work with the earlier one, too.
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Pretty much difference is 4" longer.
Will work with the early 79 alum motor antenna by cutting off the hook and tossing the seals.
http://www.antennamastsrus.com/GM/Ch...01979-1982.htm
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1979 CB Antenna
They added a CB kit last year
Pretty much difference is 4" longer.
Will work with the early 79 alum motor antenna by cutting off the hook and tossing the seals.
http://www.antennamastsrus.com/GM/Ch...01979-1982.htm
Pretty much difference is 4" longer.
Will work with the early 79 alum motor antenna by cutting off the hook and tossing the seals.
http://www.antennamastsrus.com/GM/Ch...01979-1982.htm
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Racer
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From: Marlboro New Jersey
1979 CB Antenna
Early 79s have an antenna with an aluminum motor housing with a plastic "bezel" snapped into the fender.
Late 79s have a plastic body antenna with a chrome bezel set into a flat circular depression in the fender.
Both use the same nylon repair cable. Altho sold as for a late antenna it will work with the earlier one, too.
Late 79s have a plastic body antenna with a chrome bezel set into a flat circular depression in the fender.
Both use the same nylon repair cable. Altho sold as for a late antenna it will work with the earlier one, too.
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First of all, it IS an original antenna? Or at least a GM service replacement?
Does the antenna go DOWN?
If it's stuck up and the motor keeps running then likely the cable's just broke.
I feel confident saying every original antenna either has or had a broken cable at some time.
Best to stay with your late antenna if you fine a need to replace it. The early one mounts differently so you'd need the brackets too.
Plus, the later ones usually can be had for less money. Usually find something on ebay.
Vendors had reproductions a couple years ago but they were problematic and discontinued. Don't know if they fixed their problem.
Does the antenna go DOWN?
If it's stuck up and the motor keeps running then likely the cable's just broke.
I feel confident saying every original antenna either has or had a broken cable at some time.
Best to stay with your late antenna if you fine a need to replace it. The early one mounts differently so you'd need the brackets too.
Plus, the later ones usually can be had for less money. Usually find something on ebay.
Vendors had reproductions a couple years ago but they were problematic and discontinued. Don't know if they fixed their problem.
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1979 CB Antenna
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From: Marlboro New Jersey
1979 CB Antenna
Do you know anyone in our area who you trust to do good quality work on the car? I take one of my cars to Thrust Performance on Route 9, but do you have anyone who specializes? Thanks.