Re-Installing Power Antenna '80 Help..
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Heel & Toe
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Re-Installing Power Antenna '80 Help..
Shortly after getting my vette the power antenna decided to fall into the rear Fender and the nut was lost. I finally removed and tested it. Luckily it still works as it should.
I ordered a replacement nut and am planning on reinstalling this weekend. Can anyone tell me how exactly it attaches? Is it held in just by the nut or do I need attach it some other way?
Thanks in Advance!!
TJ
I ordered a replacement nut and am planning on reinstalling this weekend. Can anyone tell me how exactly it attaches? Is it held in just by the nut or do I need attach it some other way?
Thanks in Advance!!
TJ
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I bought the wrench for tightening it when it occured to me that I might scratch the paint. It is anchored below beside the drivers side muffler with on or two bolts 
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Melting Slicks
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Unless you are restoring it for judging, I'd say whatever works as far as size. I don't say that to sound like a smart azz. I have a big bin of odds and ends and always seem to find something appropriate in it.
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If they're for that original bracket as shown in the pic they are metric.
Can't remember the size off hand but they are comparable with 1/4" sae bolts.
If you need that lower bracket I got one, $15 plus shipping.
This is all assuming you're dealing with an original factory style antenna, not anything aftermarket.
Can't remember the size off hand but they are comparable with 1/4" sae bolts.
If you need that lower bracket I got one, $15 plus shipping.
This is all assuming you're dealing with an original factory style antenna, not anything aftermarket.
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Heel & Toe
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If they're for that original bracket as shown in the pic they are metric.
Can't remember the size off hand but they are comparable with 1/4" sae bolts.
If you need that lower bracket I got one, $15 plus shipping.
This is all assuming you're dealing with an original factory style antenna, not anything aftermarket.
Can't remember the size off hand but they are comparable with 1/4" sae bolts.
If you need that lower bracket I got one, $15 plus shipping.
This is all assuming you're dealing with an original factory style antenna, not anything aftermarket.
Now that I know what to look for I will let you know if I need the bracket.
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