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03-04-2017, 10:11 PM
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1969 GTO- Power Antenna Question
My power antenna on the rear deck still works, but operates very slow. I seem to recall there is a person named Frank from Gainsville, Florida who can rebuild or can recondition power antennas. Any assistance on a contact or place to send the antenna would be appreciated.
Murphman 1969 Pontiac GTO Conv[/B] Midnight Green |
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03-05-2017, 08:28 AM
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Frank Rosenzweig
13484 Cooper Rd. Spring Hill, FL 34609 352-688-8199
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03-05-2017, 05:47 PM
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Many thanks!
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03-05-2017, 06:58 PM
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Before spending money sending it out you should test it directly to a battery, to eliminate if the problem is just a bad switch or damaged or corroded power wiring. A good cleaning of the mast fully extended and a tweaking of obvious bends can go a long way also.
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03-05-2017, 09:36 PM
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Excellent suggestions! I am confident the switch is not the issue since the mast does move when the switch is activated. The antenna is slow to move up and will stop about half way. The last rung is slightly bent, due to age. I will clean and apply a lubricate. Any suggestions about the best type of lubricate to minimize friction? As an alternative, although the car has been garaged since it was purchaed new (car has been in family since purchase), there may be some merit in having the antenna specialist take it apart and recondition.....still pondering.
Thanks again. |
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#6
03-06-2017, 12:54 AM
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The outside of the mast is not supposed to be lubricated. Lubrication just catches road grime which then gets drawn in by retracting but you can use WD40 to help clean it and then wipe of the residue with a clean dry rag.
The switch can work but be dirty or carboned up on the contacts. Either try the antenna directly with a battery to test speed or measure the voltage drop from the battery installed in the engine bay through the dash switch to the connecter in the trunk.
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My Break Away Squad 1969 Fbird (Base, 350 & Sprint Cvt’s - 400HO & TA Hardtops) 1969 LeMans (2dr & 4dr Hardtop and a Cvt) 1969 LeMans Safari 2 seat Wagon 1969 GTO (2 Cvt, 2 Hardtops & Judge Hardtop) 1969 Catalina (3 Cvt’s & a 2dr hardtop) 1969 Ventura 2 Seat Wagon 1969 Executive 4dr Sedan 1969 Bonnie Cvt 1969 Bonnie 3 Seat Wagon (2 of them) 1969 Bonnie Brougham (4dr Hardtop & Cvt) 1969 Grand Prix SJ (2 of them) 1969 2+2 2dr Hardtop (Canadian model) |
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