Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2018 17:13:51 -0500
Reply-To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Antenna replacement
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On my '87 I first unplugged the antenna from the radio (yank the ashtray for access) then loosened the antenna anchor on its backside and pulled everything up out of the hole in the fender. I recall having to route the wire out of a bulkhead or two on the way out. Installation is the reverse. Good luck.
Stephen
Mobile
> On Dec 3, 2018, at 4:22 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
> Hi Ken;I just looked at your video. What year Vanagon is that? Both you and Eric Caron, who has an 85, said ir removes from below. The GoWesty video, on a later Vanagon, said remove from top. My Vanagon is an 87and I can not get it out of that hole behind the headlight. I am so confused.
> Dave B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
> To: ddbjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
> Cc: Vanagon List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 3, 2018 3:59 pm
> Subject: Re: Antenna replacement
>
> Have you taken a look at my video about this?
> https://youtu.be/Aqn860kYl-Q
>
> On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 3:11 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> That's what I am hoping for. I can break out the mini grinder and adjust it. It would just be nice to have the correct size of the hole before I start.
> Dave B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
> To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 3, 2018 3:05 pm
> Subject: Re: Antenna replacement
>
> It's been years since I replaced our '87's antenna and it came out without issue. Sounds like that hole is too small but someone else will report with measurements, no doubt.
>
> Stephen
>
> Mobile
>
>> On Dec 3, 2018, at 2:57 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All;I am replacing the antenna on my '87 Westy. The antenna will not pull out of the hole it is in. It's loose, will fall into the space below, but won't come out the hole in the body. I am wondering if old body work closed it up. the hole is 1.135" tall by .585" wide, both at largest point. Is this hole too small??
>> Thanks;Dave B.
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>
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> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
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