Convertible antenna replacement
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Racer
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From: Mobile Alabama
Convertible antenna replacement
On my 2000 convertible, my automatic antenna quit working and I want to replace it. The Stubby's will not fit. I have some ideas in my head of options, but I do not know what the
size threads are on the male base. Anyone have any idea?
I do not want to replace the automatic with another automatic or repair the one I have. I would prefer a Stubby style.
size threads are on the male base. Anyone have any idea?
I do not want to replace the automatic with another automatic or repair the one I have. I would prefer a Stubby style.
Last edited by SoAlVette; Nov 15, 2019 at 10:10 AM.
Burning Brakes
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you may may not agree with me but, IMO I like it better down, reception is still good
Le Mans Master
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Mine quit working. The teeth on the ribbon were worn. I easily replaced it for 15 bucks following this procedure:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-for-13-a.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-for-13-a.html
Melting Slicks
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My 2001 Z06 has the automatic antenna, and pretty much the whole mast was missing when I bought the car. So a little while into my ownership I replaced the mast and it's been great ever since.
That said, after replacing the mast I came across a neat conversion product that I wish I saw beforehand:
That said, after replacing the mast I came across a neat conversion product that I wish I saw beforehand:
Melting Slicks
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From: Round Rock Texas
My 2001 Z06 has the automatic antenna, and pretty much the whole mast was missing when I bought the car. So a little while into my ownership I replaced the mast and it's been great ever since.
That said, after replacing the mast I came across a neat conversion product that I wish I saw beforehand:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...6E461J8Q&psc=1
That said, after replacing the mast I came across a neat conversion product that I wish I saw beforehand:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...6E461J8Q&psc=1
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I believe in the Beer Fairy
Does look better without it, and fact is, I listen to USB, couldn't care less about the radio.
On my Vert, I replaced the original antenna with a factory stock replacement telescoping version. Hated that fn noise every time it went up and down when I started or shut off the car.
On my Vert, I replaced the original antenna with a factory stock replacement telescoping version. Hated that fn noise every time it went up and down when I started or shut off the car.
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just put the antenna down and disconnect the power to it. The shape of The Grommet that you need is such that you're best off just leaving it there. Even if you remove the antenna and then put a dummy plug in where that was, you still need that shaped piece to match up with the Contour of the fender. I did that for a while while I was trying to find a replacement antenna.