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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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To the aftermarket "shorty" antenna mast?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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I haven't seen anything on a GM car that looks like it would fit...but NAPA sells a universal fit, flexible antenna that fits perfect.

The radio reception is perfect with this antenna. BONUS!
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Hmmmm.....I sell auto parts too, and we have that very rubber mast, but I'm actually looking for the identical look to the original, only shorter.

Thanks for the response though!
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http://rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=418
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Ya, I know about the aftermarket version, I was just wondering if there
was a Geniune GM version, maybe from a different car or something...
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How come you guys have antennas? My 99 coupe doesn't have one?
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How come you guys have antennas? My 99 coupe doesn't have one?
only hardtops have them, and maybe verts?
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Does GM have special metal in their antennas? My shorty looks oem, and I have no problem with reception!
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yes , vert has antenna and can't use the shorty that frc can
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Cut the antenna to length and reinstall the cap. Bam! Genuine GM...
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Originally Posted by kerryt1
Cut the antenna to length and reinstall the cap. Bam! Genuine GM...
How does that cap (or ball actually) come off? I looked at the version we sell, and I was actually looking at the "bottom" part of it to see if it
threaded in, but I can't tell. I may buy it anyway, and figure out how
it's attached, cut it, and silver solder it back together.
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My 03 vert has that dam power antenna I hate those things, why couldn't they just use the Z type antenna.

I may remove it someday.
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Originally Posted by bob guzzy
My 03 vert has that dam power antenna I hate those things, why couldn't they just use the Z type antenna.

I may remove it someday.
The good news about the retractable/vert antenna is that some aftermarket NAV headunits allow you to program the antenna so that it only goes up when you have the radio on. If you're playing CDs or you have your IPOD connected, the antenna stays down.
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Originally Posted by 'Shifter
How does that cap (or ball actually) come off? I looked at the version we sell, and I was actually looking at the "bottom" part of it to see if it
threaded in, but I can't tell. I may buy it anyway, and figure out how
it's attached, cut it, and silver solder it back together.
Marc,

I just received the one I bought and put it on.

I can't tell one iota of difference in them, from the screw attachment to the tip. Just shorter

I look for the thread that has them for sale. I paid 13.40 delivered. IIRC.
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Marc here it is.

They look identical to me. here's the thread. They are on sale

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...y-11-40-a.html
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97


Marc here it is.

They look identical to me. here's the thread. They are on sale

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...y-11-40-a.html
Excellent! Thanks much!
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