Can I use an antenna windshield to replace a broken power antenna?

[69hurstolds]

Classic Industries says they have them in stock for 179.99. And they have a sale up to 25% off if your order is over 199.00. (some restrictions apply). Worth a look

GN110245T - 1978-88 G-Body Windshield Glass With Antenna

Reproduction windshield glass for 1978-88 G-Body models. Manufactured to factory specifications, featuring correct contours, and thickness. Band at the top of the glass is blue/green colored.

www.classicindustries.com

 

[565bbchevy]

On both my Regal and Monte I filled the antenna hole and just installed this style electric antenna to my factory windshield.
I have never had a problem getting good reception.

 

[pontiacgp]

On both my Regal and Monte I filled the antenna hole and just installed this style electric antenna to my factory windshield.
I have never had a problem getting good reception.
View attachment 127808

your Regal maybe but I think your Monte travels to fast for the airwaves to keep up.....

 

[pagrunt]

Don't forget that cars with out the windshield antenna needs the inner hole drilled out on the firewall. Just use the hole in the cowl side as a guide. Had to do to a car years back.

 

[joesregalproject]

I shaved the antenna on my Regal. I did what 565BBC did, but I just recently realized I have a Safelite windshield so I may wind up getting my windshield replaced anyways.

 

[melloelky]

do you have the part number?

the # on my invoice as follows:
dw00935gbnn

 

[gnvair]

The power antenna is the 2nd most useless option (after the remote passenger side mirror). I repaired the power antenna on my Grand National twice. I got fed up with it and filled the hole in the fender and got the windshield and cable. There are 3 holes you have to drill at the base of the windshield (1 for the coax cable and 2 for the retaining screws). Thats it! Easy peesy and nothing to fail EVER again. Here is the cable you need http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335822911&icep_item=400928961004

 

[pontiacgp]

the # on my invoice as follows:
dw00935gbnn

thanks, the windshield in the link I posted is shipped from Windsor and the cost of shipping it $135 so to get around that I'm going wait till motorheadmike is headed that way to pick up his 2020 Hellcat and he can drop off my windshield on his way back...

 

[tc1959]

My 78 came with a windshield antenna, It doesn't work very well. Not much range with it.

 

[gnvair]

My 78 came with a windshield antenna, It doesn't work very well. Not much range with it.

That's a problem with your radio not the antenna. I have had a half dozen cars with it an never had a problem with reception.