Hi all, ISO a solution for my 65 Convertible and it’s Antenna . In the process of having Vintage Air installed the original Antena switch mounted to the Side kick panned went “missing”. I’m faced with trying to find a replacement switch, which seems a mission impossible, or a complete replacement such as a Metra 44-PW22 (22B) unit. I do have a switched battery out from my upgraded radio so that could power the replace to Antena should I go that route negating the need for the External switch.

I guess I’m looking for experience and input on which way to go. I’ve read there is a guy here who updates the Antenna / motor but that alone doesn’t solve my switch issue.

thanks in advance.

 

Here you go. One on ebay now LINK

 

yea saw that and messaged seller to ask if the switch works as I don’t need the panel
really.

Will also look at updated replacement as an option.

 

The seller takes returns so you can try it. Or just stick a manual mast 64 antenna on it and forget the switch: LINK

 

A normal aftermarket antenna output switch won't work if you have the original antenna. You have to have a switch that has a 12v input (original wasn't switched through ignition, hot all the time) and the output goes to one wire to the antenna for up and to the other for down, and only as long as you hold the switch. A standard turn on the radio and get 12v to the antenna won't work for you, again if your antenna is the original type.
Any chance your old switch is tucked up behind the radio somewhere? I don't know why they would remove the wires, and if they did, the red one would have straight battery voltage on it with no fuse and the key on or off, so, I'd look for it.

 

I with you that maybe it’s just there behind the kick panel will check this AM.

 

agree, I need a plan B if I can’t source an original switch, since I did the radio “update” and have a switched 12v line coming out I do have an option for a new power antenna if I chose that route

 

Here is your switch. $210 new. You need to order it: LINK

 

to repeat just so that we're clear, the switched output from an aftermarket radio will not work your antenna.

 

understand. Thanks

 

You could just mount one of these under the dash

 

You are not allowed to use an off the shelf switch. That is Corvette Tax evasion and makes you subject to severe punishment.

 

 

Brian Tilles of csofmdwest.com makes the reproduction switches....

https://csofmdwest.com/product/1965-...ntenna-switch/

You may want to call for availability.

 

Thanks for sharing the source.

 

thanks for the lead, seems it’s backordered and you get in a que for the Mfg to create one. My search found a “use” on on eBay, attached to the kick panel. Will see if it works as seller couldn’t verify if it does I will be in good shape.