69 rear antenna with spoiler question

[rooter11]

I have seen a post that states that a spoiler will hit a rear mounted antenna. My question is will the spoiler hit the antenna if the antenna is in the down position ( original antenna )?

[Big_Al]

Yes. If you use the '68 or early '69 spoiler (not as wide) it will make contact about a half inch in from the end. If you have a little antenna play, it can be pushed to the side enough to fully open the trunk.

[muscle joe]

I have a rear retractable antenna and in the down position it does not hit the spoiler  Joe

[Big_Al]

Is your antenna an original stock part, Joe?

If we're talking stock rear fender placement on a '69 Camaro - mine measures 14 inches from center of antenna hole to back edge of fender - and a stock rear antenna - at just under 20 inches tall when fully retracted, (available for AM radio only) it will be too tall, even in the down position, to miss either spoiler available that year. A front antenna was required with a spoiler equipped car for '68 & '69.

[rooter11]

thanks for your help. guess I will go with a front mount.