1963 S88 Antenna Assy.

Old Jul 22, 2023 | 06:05 PM
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1963 S88 Antenna Assy.

I am looking for photos and/or a rear mount non power antenna assembly for my vehicle. I cannot find any photos of a rear mount, let alone find a complete assembly. If I were to see what it looks like, I may be able to use another "B" body antenna assy. and make it all work.

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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 07:09 PM
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There are no photos because there was no factory rear mount antenna on these cars. The power antenna was rear-mounted, but the fixed antenna was not.


Sorry for the bad info. See below.

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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 07:12 PM
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Due to interference with the evaporator, all factory airconditioned cars had the antenna on right rear fender, power or not.
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Originally Posted by rocketraider
Due to interference with the evaporator, all factory airconditioned cars had the antenna on right rear fender, power or not.
Thanks Glenn. I did not know that. With that information, Google Images is your friend.






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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Thanks Glenn. I did not know that. With that information, Google Images is your friend.



Old Jul 22, 2023 | 09:02 PM
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That is good info since I do have an a/c car, so it explains the antenna placement. The next question is, is there a rear mount antenna out there anywhere or can I use a wildcat ( B body) antenna with a Catalina aerial? The pic supplied is good but not enough zoom to check out bezel or angle of aerial
Old Jul 22, 2023 | 09:42 PM
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The AC antenna location is common to all 61-64 GM B body cars. Chevrolet and Pontiac rear antennas were mounted at about 45° angle. Olds and I think Buick used vertical antennas.

To get the antenna angle right, you'll need either an antenna with a universal base or one that has the correct base for the Olds quarter panel.
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