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Power Antenna

Posted: 12/17/02 11:54pm Message 11 of 14
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arlington, TX - USA
Joined: 11/29/2002
Posts: 30
Vette(s): 1979 Vette L48 Edelbrock Performer EPS Intake, Matching 750 carb Dk blue on Dk blue, 33,000 miles, electric fan and water pump
Let me know if you need some help. I have been in the technical business for 23 years, and know a few tricks, or know people who know more. It would be a pleasure to help a Vette friend...


Michael and Yolie
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Power Antenna

Posted: 12/18/02 7:35pm Message 12 of 14
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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA
Joined: 12/5/2002
Posts: 131
Vette(s): Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed
Yes, I could use the help. My plan is to get a test light and see if I am getting power to the motor. If not I plan to pull the radio ( not the original ) and see if the power from the antenna is hooked up, and go from there.


Pappy's Toy

Power Antenna

Posted: 2/5/03 7:45pm Message 13 of 14
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moro, IL - USA
Joined: 2/11/2002
Posts: 406
Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
Just read about your problem with the antenna. Kinda old, and slow.hehe My antenna motor was running, but the rod wasn't going up and down. The nylon cable inside was broken, so I bought a repair kit from one of the parts suppliers, and changed it. Works great now. I think it cost something like $13, or somewhere in that range. Good luck... |thumb|

The nylon cable gets brittle with age. It would break at the very slightest bend.

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Power Antenna

Posted: 2/7/03 8:24pm Message 14 of 14
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Harmony, RI - USA
Joined: 2/7/2003
Posts: 17
Vette(s): 1978 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Dumb question time (I also posted a similar question to the Pace Car Forum). The previous owner said someone bent the power antenna years ago and he never bothered to fix it. Instead, he said he just disconnected it from the power source. Two questions...First, are the antenna motors pretty reliable? I ask because I'm trying not to have to replace the whole antenna assembly, motor and all. Second, where is the power source? I have a manual for '68 - '82 Corvettes, but am not very good at reading electrical schematics. Hey, I'm a Canuck - what d'ya want? Thanks for any insights you can provide! Franc


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