c5 antenna
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Melting Slicks
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From: sylvania ohio
c5 antenna
looking at c5's for sale and saw a really nice 2003 a.e. convert . i was shocked to see that it had radio antenna on right rear fender . our 2000 has a radio but no antenna . why some with and some without ,the year , type of radio , or [????] ?
Pro
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From: San Antonio Texas
All came with antennas. Many have them in the windshield and rear glass, and some came with power antennas mounted on the rear fender. Over the years, someone probably decided to replace the power antenna with a stubby.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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The Vert antenna is a retractable type on the rear fender. Some owners cut the wire that provideds power to extend the antenna so it doesn't extend. In a strong signal area it'll still work. You could replace it with a shorty if you wish.
The coupe has a different fit
The coupe has a different fit
Last edited by DeeGee; Apr 12, 2012 at 01:29 PM.
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From: shelbyville tn
Burning Brakes
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No need to cut the wire on a vert. There is a plastic connector behind the trunk liner that can be unplugged.
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From: shelbyville tn
DeeGEE I have an 01 convertiable that had the retractable antenna an I understand that some mods have to be made and just dont know what. thanks
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You use he same grommet at the opening but you have to get a Z06/FRC antenna base/bracket to hold the stubby. I found a used bracket and the mounting holes did not align so great but it's in there and seems to be pretty solid.
Drifting
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From: Richardson TX
I had the same reaction when I bought my convertible.
I changed my antenna for a hidden amplified antenna
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...a-install.html
I would first just unplug the power connector and see if you still get good enough reception. The connector has 3 wires and you can access it from the trunk behind the antenna if you fold away the carpet pieces in the corner.
I changed my antenna for a hidden amplified antenna
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...a-install.html
I would first just unplug the power connector and see if you still get good enough reception. The connector has 3 wires and you can access it from the trunk behind the antenna if you fold away the carpet pieces in the corner.
