Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2018 13:42:58 +0000
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Subject: Re: Antenna replacement
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Ken, I know that. I removed the grille and headlight. That's how I know about the hole behind the headlight. I have replaced the original 4 headlight configuration with the earlier 2 headlight configuration some time ago due to light output concerns, so I have been in there before, as I am now. I just would like to know the size of the top hole so I know where I have to wrestle the thing out. It has indicated it won't be easy. Boy oh boy, sometimes the easy stuff throws you a curve. Thanks to all guys. I will get this out.
Dave B.
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From: kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
To: ddbjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
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Sent: Mon, Dec 3, 2018 6:36 pm
Subject: Re: Antenna replacement
You want to pull your headlight assembly off by removing the four phillips head screws that hold the mounting bracket to the van. This will allow both lights for the square headlight Vanagon to be removed as a unit. Unplug them as set it to the side. Now you can access your antenna lower section.
On Mon, 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.
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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.
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From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
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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:
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> 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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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
