antenna mast?
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Racer
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From: Chicago, IL, USA
antenna mast?
by a series of freak coincidences, my garage door came down far enough (luckily) to only snap my antenna mast in half. do i need to replace the entire assembly or can i simply replace the metal mast that includes the plastic "rope gear." where can i get one? thanks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
The mast itself unscrews from the stud. You can replace it with a stock one or go to the shorter one that's available through our Supporting Vendors.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
Originally Posted by DPG
do you have the fixed antenna or a power one?
(can i simply replace the metal mast that includes the plastic "rope gear." where can i get one? thanks.)
I believe you can order just the mast without the motor.
Check with GM parts Direct.
Melting Slicks
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From: Size Does Matter CA
Hey GAWW,
I bought my antenna from ebay off the following link Antenna Link off Ebay
I received it within 3 days of ordering it. He was a good seller no problems and it was dirt cheap for $11.95 compare to $39.95 at other places. GM wants about $150.00 for the complete unit.
I got it installed, but my antenna keeps spinning even though it is all the way in and I don't know what I am doing wrong. If you are able to get yours working correctly let us know.
Cheers!!
I bought my antenna from ebay off the following link Antenna Link off Ebay
I received it within 3 days of ordering it. He was a good seller no problems and it was dirt cheap for $11.95 compare to $39.95 at other places. GM wants about $150.00 for the complete unit.
I got it installed, but my antenna keeps spinning even though it is all the way in and I don't know what I am doing wrong. If you are able to get yours working correctly let us know.
Cheers!!
Race Director
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From: Central MO
I've got the same replacement from the same guy and don't have problems with it working properly. Once I got it to catch in the teeth on the belt it's been fine.
The dealership screwed my original up when the ignition switch went out and I had it in for service. Of course I didn't notice it for a couple of days so there was no way to go back on them. I just won't take it back to that dealership for service anymore.
The dealership screwed my original up when the ignition switch went out and I had it in for service. Of course I didn't notice it for a couple of days so there was no way to go back on them. I just won't take it back to that dealership for service anymore.
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Racer
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From: Chicago, IL, USA
ok guys. bought the antenna mast from the ebay seller mentioned above and installed it today. took a few tries getting the motor to grab the plastic antenna rope. however, the entirety of the antenna does not go all the way down when the radio is off. almost seems the last section of the antenna is too wide to fit in the antenna mount. am i being a complete idiot and missing something or did i get the wrong mast? everything else fits fine though.
Melting Slicks
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From: Size Does Matter CA
Well it should go all the way down. My problem is it does not stop spinning after it has retracted all the way down. 
As for your problem, I am trying to remember I just used what came with it and plugged it in. Maybe you got a wrong power ant....
As for your problem, I am trying to remember I just used what came with it and plugged it in. Maybe you got a wrong power ant....
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