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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: 69Z28 on January 27, 2014, 03:08:05 AM
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Hey guys need some help here. Would this be OK or not OK for a 69 Camaro? and...is it hard to replace the cable if I can use it. The auction indicates other 69 GM cars so I wouldn't think the Camaro would have a diifferent style. Whaddaya think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-1970-Chevrolet-Impala-Caprice-exterior-radio-antenna-base-mount-bracket-/291064840911?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c4d102cf&vxp=mtr
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The antenna top looked OK from what I could see... but due to being from a larger car, the cable might be longer?? but I suspect that could be shorted if need be... :)
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It does appear to be a round mast; difficult to see if it's eliptical as the Camaro mast should be. That would be a drawback if it was one I was looking at buying for a '69. If it's eliptical, why not (if you can get it for a good price) ?
Regards,
Steve
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It appeared to be an elliptical tip to me, but the angle/perspective made that a 'guess'....
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Wrong tip.
Ed
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Ed,
It's an elliptical tip.. what's wrong about that?
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Maybe it's the lighting or the crappy picture, but the tip looks "tear drop" to me.
Ed
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/superslow/Antenna_zps6455a9cb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/superslow/media/Antenna_zps6455a9cb.jpg.html)
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I think he just took the photo at a bad angle / perspective; I sent a question and asked, he said it was elliptical..? but he didn't provide additional photos. The 'lighting/glare' off the 'small edge' is what cued me to believe it was elliptical. I think that is a good deal for an elliptical antenna if you don't have one... but do your own questions and determination; don't rely on mine.. :)
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The 3934224 antenna mast was used on several models in 69 and 70 (including a few trucks!)
The only difference was the cable, so if it really was removed from a 69 or 70 full size car, it will be the correct mast for the 69 Camaro.
Ed
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I waited too long to make sure of it that I didn't bid on it...oh well.
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After waiting a couple of days for the 'other Gary' to buy that antenna, and he didn't.. I obtained it to check my 'guess' and show some of you wrong.. :) The mast and tip appeared elliptical to me in the photos, and the owner confirmed it (as I had previously posted). Upon checking and comparing to my original '69 antenna mast, it is identical. Most of the other parts associated with the mounting are also identical, although I suspect the antenna cable is longer for the Impala/Caprice; my camera antenna cable is still installed and isn't easy to check length.
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OK...rub it in why don't ya...I was sick in bed with bronchitis and pneumonia. I would have bought it if it wasn't for that.