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05-09-2018, 12:38 PM
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68-69 power antenna
Anyone rebuilt their power antenna? I think I bench tested it years ago before I installed but not working very well now. Just took it back out and not sure if I should attempt to fix myself or find an expert?
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Don't rush me - it's only year 20 of the 3 year restoration! 68 GTO convertible YS M40, A/C, PS, PB-disc, Posi-T, PW, P-seat, AM-FM stereo 8-track, P-ant, P-trunk lid, Tilt-S, Rally gauges, Hideaways C1 224 Triple white |
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05-09-2018, 02:30 PM
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Call this guy.... Frank at 352-688-8199 in Tampa FL. He rebuilds power antennas for Pontiacs and I assume other brands too. I bought one from him a few years ago for my 66 GTO and it's topnotch. I've referred others to him and they've said he's very good.
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 Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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05-09-2018, 04:14 PM
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I've got one that s'posed to need a mast, which I hear are made from "unobtanium"
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05-09-2018, 07:00 PM
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Is it just sluggish...weak...no torque?
Many, many times, it's just a case of cleaning the commutator where the carbon brushes contact it...then light oil on the bearings or bushings.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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#5
05-09-2018, 08:27 PM
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I have the factory-stock Power antenna system, except the power antenna is a Volvo/Mercedes/VW unit with 2 cube relays to get up/down from the factory wires.
Even use the factory quarter mount Bezels. Or they sure look like factory bezels. |
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#6
05-09-2018, 10:01 PM
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Thanks GT182 for directing me to the right guy. Can’t thank Frank enough for spending the time to get it figured out. Sending him some $ for his time and will definitely use him for any future needs on power accessories. Gave me some tips on getting my power seat running smoother as well.
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Don't rush me - it's only year 20 of the 3 year restoration! 68 GTO convertible YS M40, A/C, PS, PB-disc, Posi-T, PW, P-seat, AM-FM stereo 8-track, P-ant, P-trunk lid, Tilt-S, Rally gauges, Hideaways C1 224 Triple white |
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05-10-2018, 09:39 AM
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I've heard that Frank does great work. I was referred to him also. I was lucky enough to find a NOS mast at GTOAA last year for my power antenna. Am planning on sending my down to Frank to be gone through and replace the mast.
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Jeramie 1968 GTO Convertible 1968 GTO Coupe, currently undergoing full frame off resto. |
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#8
05-10-2018, 02:40 PM
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So, the suspense is killing us...what did he have you do?
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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05-10-2018, 10:10 PM
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The motor was working in both directions, but the the antenna was not extending, just clicking. So I thought inner plastic ribbon had become detached or broken. Frank helped me determine that since I couldn’t extend by manually pulling on the tip, the ribbon was probably still good. We then got it to extend with motor plus manual help. We were afraid there was a kink in one of the 3 telescoping sections. But after getting it fully extended, saw that it just had a slight bend and needed cleaning. I gently bent back to straight and cleaned/polished with fine steel wool. Cycled through several times and worked like a charm.
A win to offset the many frustrations trying to revive these 50 year old machines!
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Don't rush me - it's only year 20 of the 3 year restoration! 68 GTO convertible YS M40, A/C, PS, PB-disc, Posi-T, PW, P-seat, AM-FM stereo 8-track, P-ant, P-trunk lid, Tilt-S, Rally gauges, Hideaways C1 224 Triple white |
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#10
05-11-2018, 03:16 PM
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Good deal. Glad you got it working.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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