Antenna question
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Antenna question
I just replaced the radio antenna. I noticed 2 differences. 1-it's a little shorter. 2-the ball at the top is smaller then the original. The new one is nicer looking, but not as much of a difference as I thought it would be. My questions are....are the original ones hard to find? Do they make a "correct" repo? Should I put the original back on, or keep it in a safe place for later down the road? Thanks to all who help. 
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Re: Antenna question (TonyQT)
Tony,
The correct original power antenna's are very hard to find in working condition. But from what I've been told there are repro's on the way for all the 1978-1982 antenna's.
I would use the one you have on the car. Keep the original. And keep an eye our for the reproductions.
Red
The correct original power antenna's are very hard to find in working condition. But from what I've been told there are repro's on the way for all the 1978-1982 antenna's.
I would use the one you have on the car. Keep the original. And keep an eye our for the reproductions.
Red
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Re: Antenna question (TonyQT)
I'm assuming that with a 71, you don't have a power antenna. Dosn't look like one in your sig pic, just a typical "screw on" mast.
Wish I could help you more as I also need to replace mine and would be interested in what others post about this topic as I didn't know the repos were shorter. I will be
and keeping an eye on this thread to see what info is provided.
Good Luck!
Wish I could help you more as I also need to replace mine and would be interested in what others post about this topic as I didn't know the repos were shorter. I will be
and keeping an eye on this thread to see what info is provided.Good Luck!
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Re: Antenna question (REDRED62)
Tony,
The correct original power antenna's are very hard to find in working condition. But from what I've been told there are repro's on the way for all the 1978-1982 antenna's.
The correct original power antenna's are very hard to find in working condition. But from what I've been told there are repro's on the way for all the 1978-1982 antenna's.
I can't find anything in the books.
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Re: Antenna question (REDRED62)
if you measure (antenna whip installed) from the top of the LARGE chrome nut of the mount (not the smaller nut on the whip)- to the top of the ball ; it should be 31 inches.
This was the length that Delco Electronics had for their non-telescoping "FM optimized" antenna.
as for ball diameter, I just measured an original whip and it is 0.3 inches.
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[Modified by Mike Mercury, 9:56 PM 7/5/2004]
This was the length that Delco Electronics had for their non-telescoping "FM optimized" antenna.
as for ball diameter, I just measured an original whip and it is 0.3 inches.
.
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 9:56 PM 7/5/2004]
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Re: Antenna question (Mike Mercury)
if you measure (antenna whip installed) from the top of the LARGE chrome nut of the mount - to the top of the ball ; it should be 31 inches.
This was the length that Delco Electronics had for their non-telescoping "FM optimized" antenna.
as for ball diameter, I just measured an original whip and it is 0.3 inches.
.
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 11:11 AM 7/5/2004]
This was the length that Delco Electronics had for their non-telescoping "FM optimized" antenna.
as for ball diameter, I just measured an original whip and it is 0.3 inches.
.
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 11:11 AM 7/5/2004]
Not even close to the original. I wonder how many cars lost points on judging because of this. Or maybe it didn't get noticed.
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Re: Antenna question (TonyQT)
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 11:11 AM 7/5/2004]The repo one measures 30 inches and the ball is 0.2 inches. Not even close to the original. I wonder how many cars lost points on judging because of this. Or maybe it didn't get noticed.
Not even close to the original. I wonder how many cars lost points on judging because of this. Or maybe it didn't get noticed.
Last edited by gq82; Jul 8, 2004 at 10:35 PM.
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