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PureChevy · 10-27-2003, 04:54 PM

I have got an issue with my antenna. It seems like the rubber gasket has rotted away and the antenna just flops everwhere. How can i fix this? Can i buy a gasket for the antenna?? I dont have money to do any kind of body work etc. here is a picture.

thanks

busterwivell · 10-27-2003, 05:44 PM

Until I saw your picture, I thought I could help you. I don't think you have as much of a gasket problem and a problem with a place to mount the gasket.

PureChevy · 10-27-2003, 05:50 PM

What can i do?? Any ideas??

palallin · 10-27-2003, 06:13 PM

There are probably thousands of cowls in that color lying around the country. I may even know of one for sale. Locate one and install it. It's really simple as body projects go, probably really cheap, and it will prevent you from going nuts trying to repair a hole.

YMMV.

jamis · 10-27-2003, 06:16 PM

How about some stainless washers till you can do the body work.
Or an aftermarket antenna with a bigger base.

PureChevy · 10-28-2003, 08:35 AM

hey Palallin, what do you mean a cowl??

anybody used aftermarket antennas? Anybody get pictures??

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-28-2003, 09:02 AM

It looks like the hole is still intact and the antenna base may be large enough to cover the hole. If you can get a hole measurement, I can check the bases that I have to see if they will cover the hole. Another option is to use a Ford antenna, (if you don't want to change the cowl which the antenna mounts to)
since the older ones have a fairly large base that screws down with four screws.

Regardless you will have to pull the cowl to remove the antenna, and that is pretty easy to do. There are two bolts on each side and two rows of phillips screws to remove after removing the wiper arms.

Good luck!

Jim

Blue Beard · 10-28-2003, 09:14 AM

Replaceing the cowl would be easy and cheap compared to how long it would take to do body work and paint......

VTKidder · 10-28-2003, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PureChevy
hey Palallin, what do you mean a cowl??

This is a cowl. Here is a link to one on the parts board for $25. (link They're quick and easy to replace. Best of luck.

-adam

PureChevy · 10-28-2003, 12:30 PM

thanks everybody for the help.

10-27-2003, 04:54 PM	#1
PureChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 340	antenna rust?? I have got an issue with my antenna. It seems like the rubber gasket has rotted away and the antenna just flops everwhere. How can i fix this? Can i buy a gasket for the antenna?? I dont have money to do any kind of body work etc. here is a picture. thanks Attached Images __________________ 1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005)

10-27-2003, 05:44 PM	#2
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Until I saw your picture, I thought I could help you. I don't think you have as much of a gasket problem and a problem with a place to mount the gasket. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-27-2003, 05:50 PM	#3
PureChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 340	What can i do?? Any ideas?? __________________ 1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005)

10-27-2003, 06:13 PM	#4
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	There are probably thousands of cowls in that color lying around the country. I may even know of one for sale. Locate one and install it. It's really simple as body projects go, probably really cheap, and it will prevent you from going nuts trying to repair a hole. YMMV. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

10-28-2003, 08:35 AM	#6
PureChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 340	hey Palallin, what do you mean a cowl?? anybody used aftermarket antennas? Anybody get pictures?? __________________ 1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005) Last edited by PureChevy; 10-28-2003 at 08:41 AM.

10-27-2003, 06:16 PM	#5
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	How about some stainless washers till you can do the body work. Or an aftermarket antenna with a bigger base.

10-28-2003, 09:02 AM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	It looks like the hole is still intact and the antenna base may be large enough to cover the hole. If you can get a hole measurement, I can check the bases that I have to see if they will cover the hole. Another option is to use a Ford antenna, (if you don't want to change the cowl which the antenna mounts to) since the older ones have a fairly large base that screws down with four screws. Regardless you will have to pull the cowl to remove the antenna, and that is pretty easy to do. There are two bolts on each side and two rows of phillips screws to remove after removing the wiper arms. Good luck! Jim

10-28-2003, 09:14 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Replaceing the cowl would be easy and cheap compared to how long it would take to do body work and paint...... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-28-2003, 12:30 PM	#10
PureChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 340	thanks everybody for the help. __________________ 1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005)

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