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moesvette
10-06-2021, 09:08 AM
It appears that the rubber antenna bezel for our ZR1's are no longer available, but I am curious as to if anyone has found an acceptable replacement. Mine is torn, and beyond trying to make one, I was curious to know if anyone has found an acceptable replacement? Thank you.
secondchance
10-06-2021, 01:59 PM
No acceptable alternate I know of. I suggest reaching out to Mirrock Corvettes for a salvage part.
Jagdpanzer
10-06-2021, 02:50 PM
If someone can supply a spare I can investigate making a mold for reproductions in soft urethane.


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We Gone
10-06-2021, 02:57 PM
Phil,


I have a spare you can use will you need the nut that holds it on also.


send me a PM
secondchance
10-06-2021, 07:07 PM
Phil,


I have a spare you can use will you need the nut that holds it on also.


send me a PM

Is there a nut? I though it was a rubber piece with circular notch to hook on to body panel.
We Gone
10-06-2021, 07:26 PM
The one I have is off a 91 it has a notch for proper alignment but it is threaded and held in place by a large nut assembly sorry don't know why the pic is side...


The parts book does show but not the nut maybe this is an aftermarket part, I just removed from the car today. Sorry this is some aftermarket part....

Black rubber part on top # 14104620
secondchance
10-06-2021, 10:05 PM
Interesting... I have a spare OEM. If I can find it, I?ll post a pic.
Young1
10-07-2021, 06:43 AM
Is there a way the base car bezel can be modified to work?
secondchance
10-07-2021, 08:27 AM
Is there a way the base car bezel can be modified to work?

I haven't tried but probably not. Reason being, relative to vertical (antenna), canting of the rear quarter side ways are different between standard C4 and ZR-1.

Image posted by We Gone looks to be for C4 between 84 to 87 based on google search image.
We Gone
10-07-2021, 09:35 AM
the one in the pic was on a 91 ZR-1 that I parted out it looked to fit right .. but the antenna was not on the car I have a standard C4 bezel and yes the slant is the same as the pic.

My bet is if the aftermarket antenna had been on the car it would have been canted as you stated.
moesvette
10-07-2021, 01:51 PM
Going to see if I can fabricate something from grommet material. I do have the standard C4 bezel coming, but also doubt that it can be properly machined to fit.
gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz
10-08-2021, 04:37 AM
Hi here's some photos of my 1990 ZR-1 antenna bezel

Glen Collins 164791648016481

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secondchance
10-08-2021, 06:04 AM
Hi here's some photos of my 1990 ZR-1 antenna bezel

Glen Collins 164791648016481

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That?s the correct one for our Z.
Jagdpanzer
10-08-2021, 09:49 AM
What does the inside look like?


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secondchance
10-08-2021, 10:07 AM
What does the inside look like?


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It's just one solid piece with reduced diameter opening to capture the top of antenna.
I swear I had one but can't locate it...
Jagdpanzer
10-08-2021, 10:22 AM
Looks like a mold could be made from an original with reasonable effort.


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Demps
10-08-2021, 11:54 AM
164821648316484

ZR-1 Non-ZR-1
Z51JEFF
10-11-2021, 12:10 AM
164821648316484

ZR-1 Non-ZR-1

I've got one I just bought from Lee,have no idea what I did with it. Somebody with mold making experience could easily make these.
evolutionross
10-12-2021, 06:22 PM
Phil, I would volunteer my bezel for the molding process if you were game. No one would notice it missing off my car :)
Jagdpanzer
10-12-2021, 07:03 PM
Sure, I would be interested.


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moesvette
10-18-2021, 09:20 AM
After having replaced the mast (had to remove antenna motor to remove broken plastic pieces), I decided to try using the standard C4 bezel. It works okay, but it sits a little high compared to the proper bezel. May try milling it down some to get a better fit. All in all, it isn't terrible.
http://www.zr1.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16553&stc=1&d=1634563178
WARP TEN
10-18-2021, 10:08 AM
After having replaced the mast (had to remove antenna motor to remove broken plastic pieces), I decided to try using the standard C4 bezel. It works okay, but it sits a little high compared to the proper bezel. May try milling it down some to get a better fit. All in all, it isn't terrible.
http://www.zr1.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16553&stc=1&d=1634563178

Looks fine from here--I would just leave it and forget it. As I recall, pulling and installing the antenna is a pain. Unless you are an incredible perfectionist and are afraid an NCRS judge might notice, I would just enjoy your Z!--Bob