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QB93Z · 09-28-2007

The antenna on my Vette broke so that when the radio was turned on, the antenna would raise but not stop at full height. The top two sections of the antenna would be pushed out until they flopped over and were hanging by the plastic operating strip.

The good news is that the antenna can be replaced without replacing the whole antenna motor, which involves a hassle with getting into the rear fender well and the antenna relay behind the rear deck trim.

I bought a part called a "replacement mast". It is a Delco part and was available from several of the Corvette parts suppliers. Cost was about $50. Installation was easy. The kit came with a tool to unscrew the retaining nut that holds the antenna into the fender socket. Then you turn on the radio and the drive motor feeds all the antenna mast sections and the plastic strip out of the hole. Then insert the new plastic strip/mast into the antenna hole (align the toothed side) and turn off the radio. The antenna motor reels the new atenna in. Install the retaining nut and you are done.

Twenty minute job!

ZZZZZR1 · 09-28-2007

hmmmmmmm

Nice... I have to replace mine too!

I'll hit you up for details!

flyin ryan · 09-29-2007

i've got to do the same on my 95. got the GM mast kit already. good to hear it's a piece of cake.

QB93Z · 09-29-2007

Replacing the mast is easier if you have a helper. I didn't. Since the antenna motor runs for a only for a short time in the down direction, I had to turn on the radio then run to the back of the car and try to engage the plastic strip's teeth with the motor. It took a couple of tries before I got quick enough to get it engaged.

QB93Z · 09-29-2007

BTW, I think that I broke my antenna when I put a small flag on the antenna for a Ride-For-Pride around the DC Beltway.

The antenna survived the trip, but a few days later it failed.

Jim

flyin ryan · 12-29-2007

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Originally Posted by QB93Z

Replacing the mast is easier if you have a helper. I didn't. Since the antenna motor runs for a only for a short time in the down direction, I had to turn on the radio then run to the back of the car and try to engage the plastic strip's teeth with the motor. It took a couple of tries before I got quick enough to get it engaged.

i replaced my mast on my 95 last night. i had a buddy, fellow member craigs427, give me a hand. i don't know how you would have done it by yourself, you must be lightning fast

. that motor runs for maybe two seconds.

QB93Z · 12-29-2007

It took several tries. I am glad there was no video camera running, I would be a You-Tube funny video star for sure!

Jim

tomcat · 10-03-2007

All, Just changed mine antenna & it took about 20 minutes which includes throwing away the old antenna mast & washing my hands. Have a safe week.

Manfred E..........

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09-28-2007	#1
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Antenna Repair Successful The antenna on my Vette broke so that when the radio was turned on, the antenna would raise but not stop at full height. The top two sections of the antenna would be pushed out until they flopped over and were hanging by the plastic operating strip. The good news is that the antenna can be replaced without replacing the whole antenna motor, which involves a hassle with getting into the rear fender well and the antenna relay behind the rear deck trim. I bought a part called a "replacement mast". It is a Delco part and was available from several of the Corvette parts suppliers. Cost was about $50. Installation was easy. The kit came with a tool to unscrew the retaining nut that holds the antenna into the fender socket. Then you turn on the radio and the drive motor feeds all the antenna mast sections and the plastic strip out of the hole. Then insert the new plastic strip/mast into the antenna hole (align the toothed side) and turn off the radio. The antenna motor reels the new atenna in. Install the retaining nut and you are done. Twenty minute job! __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

09-28-2007	#2
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Antenna Repair Successful hmmmmmmm Nice... I have to replace mine too! I'll hit you up for details!

09-29-2007	#3
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: Antenna Repair Successful i've got to do the same on my 95. got the GM mast kit already. good to hear it's a piece of cake. __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

09-29-2007	#4
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Antenna Repair Successful Replacing the mast is easier if you have a helper. I didn't. Since the antenna motor runs for a only for a short time in the down direction, I had to turn on the radio then run to the back of the car and try to engage the plastic strip's teeth with the motor. It took a couple of tries before I got quick enough to get it engaged.

09-29-2007	#5
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Antenna Repair Successful BTW, I think that I broke my antenna when I put a small flag on the antenna for a Ride-For-Pride around the DC Beltway. The antenna survived the trip, but a few days later it failed. Jim

12-29-2007	#7
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Antenna Repair Successful It took several tries. I am glad there was no video camera running, I would be a You-Tube funny video star for sure! Jim

10-03-2007	#8
tomcat Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 238	Re: Antenna Repair Successful All, Just changed mine antenna & it took about 20 minutes which includes throwing away the old antenna mast & washing my hands. Have a safe week. Manfred E.......... 91 #906 www.pnwzr1.com Last edited by tomcat; 10-03-2007 at 12:21 AM.