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Old 09-15-2017, 08:20 PM
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1987 Power antenna

I know this is probably a long shot but I need a complete WORKING power antenna assembly that will fit my 1987 GTA. Needs to have the top end parts with it (Nut, etc.)

I am a new GTA owner so don't yet know all of the interchangeability between years.

If you have one, PM me a price shipped to 35758.

Thanks.
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

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Re: 1987 Power antenna

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I know this is probably a long shot but I need a complete WORKING power antenna assembly that will fit my 1987 GTA. Needs to have the top end parts with it (Nut, etc.)

I am a new GTA owner so don't yet know all of the interchangeability between years.

If you have one, PM me a price shipped to 35758.

Thanks.
Yes, they are getting hard to find. I am hesitant to sell my spare since I have a two thirdgens with power antennas, and both have broken in the past 5 years, when the replacement masts were less expensive. I saw a non-working Corvette "repairable" for $159 and the stupid replacement mast for $299 on eBay. Wow....

I will need to test this spare first and let you know.
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

Better hang on to it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/POWER-ANTENN...AEKxYQ&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/POWER-ANTENN...h6pPAA&vxp=mtr
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Don't forget Denny, http://www.thirdgenranch.com/catalog...05f732ba6fc63a
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That eBay link isn’t even the original part so the fitment is not the same.
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

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Yes, they are getting hard to find. I am hesitant to sell my spare since I have a two thirdgens with power antennas, and both have broken in the past 5 years, when the replacement masts were less expensive. I saw a non-working Corvette "repairable" for $159 and the stupid replacement mast for $299 on eBay. Wow....

I will need to test this spare first and let you know.
Well, if you do want part with one, just let me know.
Shoot me a PM with a price.
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-Delco...lZfTag&vxp=mtr
Here is one still in the NOS box From the 80s.
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

He's been trying to sell that for an awful long time...

Originally Posted by t/aws61985
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-Delco...lZfTag&vxp=mtr
Here is one still in the NOS box From the 80s.
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

I believe I have scored an original NOS GM antenna for $125 shipped.

A far cry from that one on eBay for $400+.




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Re: 1987 Power antenna

Almost the right part. The connector on the end is wrong, but you can swap it out or use 3 blade connectors to attach it to the relay. That connector is pre-1982.

It is also missing the rubber boot to fill the hole in the fender.

But looks good.

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Hopefully, you have the antenna assembly from an old one
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

I still have the original I can swap the connector with and still use the original grommet and RF cable.

This was the closest I could find to a unused original GM unit that was reasonably priced.

If it turns out I can't use it, it will go on eBay for less a lot less than $400+ !
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Re: 1987 Power antenna

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I still have the original I can swap the connector with and still use the original grommet and RF cable.

This was the closest I could find to a unused original GM unit that was reasonably priced.

If it turns out I can't use it, it will go on eBay for less a lot less than $400+ !
It should work just fine.




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