C3 1980 Power Antenna

[Stephen G.]

I'm trying to determine if the antenna for my AM/FM without CB is original or correct. The black plastic case is embossed Delco Electronics USA. There is a paper label on the gold anodized bottom with the following: 22048905 & 120 98A. Looking at the "ball" on the mast top it seems not correct. Also the lower case halfs are clipped. I don't know if the clips or rivets are correct for this antenna.

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 1980 Power Antenna

Stephen-----

I don't think that it is an original antenna assembly.

Usually, the paper tag on these units does contain the assembly part number. However, I don't think that GM #22048905 would have been the original part number for your application. I can't find any reference in the GM parts system for this antenna part number. It's possible that it was a PRODUCTION-only part number, but, as I say, I doubt it. Also, it's possible that it is a Delco parts system-only item. Usually, these items are a "one-size-fits-all" type of thing. Check for any signs of "standardized" mounting hardware.

The GM part number for the original SERVICE antenna for your application was GM #22020522. It's possible that this was the original PRODUCTION part number, too. Later SERVICE replacements for the original were GM #22020508 and GM #22038652. The 22038652 was the last GM parts system antenna available for your application and it was discontinued in July, 2000.

[Stephen G.]

Re: C3 1980 Power Antenna

Thanks for the input Joe. Can you tell me should the correct antenna halfs have clips or rivets ?

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 1980 Power Antenna

Stephen-----

I don't know the answer to that. I suspect rivets, but I don't know that, for sure.