66 Power Antenna

[Jim D.]

My antenna needs restoration but I can't find anyone to do it. What should I do? Buy a reproduction one? If so, which one? Can I somehow use my original mast on any of the repros?

[Frank E.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

Check the Driveline. There is a service advertised for doing midyear (65-66) antennas on page 61 of the current DL. You can also search the forum and see who others recommend

[Robert B.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

talked with Greg Thompson last week 8/26/23 and he said he is not rebuilding originals at this time

[Ken R.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

I have copied of 3 articles from past Restorers on the antenna and repairs if they might help you.

[Jim D.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

Ken, I would appreciate any assistance you can give, thanks.

[Ken R.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

see if I can attach these 2 articles I scanned.
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[Ken R.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

another article 3 pages
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[Jim D.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

Ken,
Thanks for the info.

Jim

[Paul A.]

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[Gary B.]

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You just have to ask yourself is the correct one worth on the order of $500 to $750 more than a repro? And will you even be able to find a restored original in the future with no one currently restoring them.

Gary

[Brian M.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

Keep in mind There are 10 originality points for the antenna.
These reproduction antennas may have some slight configuration differences from the OEM, so a potential 2 point deduction.
Spend wisely.

[Bill M.]

Re: 66 Power Antenna

Be careful with the E bay antenna. I bough a 65 original antenna and recieved the repro Zip antenna instead I was able to get my money back. My original was restored by Greg and returned to me wound may. So I must have one of his last projects. The value almost wants me to keep it off the car and use a cheap replacement