Antenna Mast Replace

[USAFPILOT]

I resurrected an old three in the tech section, but I kinda hoped for help tonight on removing an antenna mast. I have the instructions, and have removed the nut (after trashing the grommet). How does the mast now come out. It is in the up position. It will not pull out or come out on its own. I cannot see the contact spring described in the instructions.

[USAFPILOT]

I have the whole antenna motor mast assembly out and on the bench. How does it come apart? I still can't get the mast out. It looks like it has plastic rivets or something holding the case together.

[WVZR-1]

There's likely a label on the antenna with a part # on it. What is the number on the label? A snapshot of your antenna?

[secondchance]

I have the whole antenna motor mast assembly out and on the bench. How does it come apart? I still can't get the mast out. It looks like it has plastic rivets or something holding the case together.

You need to grind the head of the plastic rivets. After service grind down flush and use sheet metal screws to reassemble.

[USAFPILOT]

i am just sending the mast back and getting an entire new assembly. Its easier for me. Thanks though.

[WB9MCW]

i am just sending the mast back and getting an entire new assembly. Its easier for me. Thanks though.

Yep that is what I did as well but still have been lazy and not installed it yet.

[USAFPILOT]

I was at my wits end mashing the grommet from the inside of the car out so the motor would come out...what a pita. I tried to take out the top grommet and it fell apart...so I have the new antenna and grommet coming from mid america, though its backordered. So the wait begins. In the mean time I yanked out my speaker amps, all 4 and am sending them to Dr. Don.

[Fully Vetted]

i am just sending the mast back and getting an entire new assembly. Its easier for me. Thanks though.

That's what I did as well. New one works perfectly.

Hey, I saw you got hammered with storms down there or maybe a tornado a week or so ago. Anywhere near you?

[USAFPILOT]

We got some serious T-Storms, but no tornadoes.

[Spartan1510]

I ordered a replacement antenna assembly from Corvette World and they beat the other advertised prices and got it for me the next day. AC Delco part. After researching - I simply decided to replace the whole thing.

Delivered the car to Corey today for a few things and plan on doing the antenna when I get the car back.

[Fully Vetted]

Did you see the Blue Beast?

[Spartan1510]

No. But I didn't go in the back. Maybe when I pick up the car.

[Demps]

Did you see the Blue Beast?

Saw it when Corey tuned my car. New gears?
Ted

[Fully Vetted]

Yes. Gears (3.90's), clutch (SPEC Stage 2+) and exhaust (Corsa). He was going to heat cycle the gears a few times over the weekend. Should be ready next week sometime.

[Z51JEFF]

It should come out once the motor is on and the nut is removed.Getting it back in the body takes some time but one person can do it.How I did mine:With door closed turn the key to forward-on position but not start the to the off position.Turn on the stereo to activate the antenna and let it run until it stops,position the mast in place,push the cable down into the body but dont force it.With the cable in position open the door,this with kill the accessory feature and the antenna will activate pulling the cable into the body.It will take a few tries to get it right,if you dont get it the first time just turn on the stereo and the mast will come out.After I replaced the mast about a year ago now the reception sucks so will have to replace the whole thing at some point.Ive got a new 93 antenna,the wiring isn't the same as my 91 so Ill have to figure that out.Keep in mind that if the cable in the mast breaks and leaves a piece in the body the has to come apart.