Recently, the functioning aftermarket antenna on my '65 Sportwagon got snapped off. Saw it as an opportunity to upgrade to the original parts; obtained the mast, outer cap nut and "teardrop" chrome outer bezel. Finally figured out how to remove the busted aftermarket pieces, and found that the part inside the fender, that the service manual calls "base and lead-in assembly" (page 11-6, figure 11-5 of '65 service manual) is different and doesn't mate to the original-style mast assembly that I now have. So, I need one. Anyone have a good one that you're willing to part with? Also would need the accompanying nut and washer that go with it, and sit below the fender surface (per figure 11-5). And,.....any opinions on the best way to put this sucker (the base and lead-in assembly) in? Thanks in advance, Steve.
Steve, do you think a 66 Skylark/GS would be the same. If it is I may have one on a car. I have two 66 GS's I am parting and can look if you think it will fit. Thanks Bill.
I bet it is. But I don't have a part number or a parts book. I'm interested if it's there. Can anyone chime in and reassure that '65 and '66 would be the same?
Steve, I think 65 and 66 are the same. The number is: Grp. 9.647 Base, Ant. 1376828 There was an NOS one on evilbay a couple of months ago, I should have snapped it up. I could also use one for another board member here that needs the same part (not me). Mark
Steve, one of these cars have a base, but getting it off may be a problem. Not getting to it. The front end is off and the AC is out, but the iron nut on the pot metal body does not want to come off. I am using PB blaster and will work to get if off. I will get you a pictuure when/if I get it off. Thanks Bill.
Thanks, Guys! Mark: I actually thought of checking with you specifically on this, you read my mind; thanks for chiming in w/ this info, I appreciate it. How's your '65 coming? Bill: Thanks for going after that base, it sounds like the right one; I much appreciate your efforts. Looking forward to pics. Best regards, Steve.
They aren't the same--'64-'65 had one style, and '66-'67 had another style. The '64-'65 one has a hole all the way down through it and the antenna has a long piece of rod about 1/4" in dia. that sticks down in it. The '66-'67 style has a short threaded rod on the end of the antennal that threads into the antenna base. You may have a '66-'67 antenna and are trying to put it on a '64-'65 base.
uh oh.... Thanks for that input, Brian. I have a new mast assembly that sounds like what you describe for the '64-'65; it was sold as correct for the '65. It has a non-threaded bottom, 2-3 inches long, with a small bevel at the extreme bottom, which obviously needs to telescope into the base, but doesn't screw in. So the base I need is '64-'65 only; are the numbers that Mark provided above still correct?
Brian, I can't even find a number for the 65 piece in my parts book. It lists 64, then jumps to 66. The drawing in the book for 66 looks exactly like the 65. I'm confused on this one. I went back to the ebay part, but the guy didn't list the part number in the auction. Steve & Brian, wish I could be of more help. Mark
I bet the '64 PN is the one. If it jumps from '64 to '66, the I'm thinking the '65 part number is same as '64. Mark, are the numbers above the '66? if so, do you also show the numbers for the '64? Thanks in advance! This is definitely very helpful, mucho appreciado! Best regards, Steve.
Steve, yup, the numbers I listed are what shows for 66 in the body parts book I have. I'll have to go back and scrutinize that section in the book, but I'm going out of town this afternoon for 5 days, so I won't be able to post back until next Wed. night. Mark
The '66 and '67 are definitely different. Don't know the part numbers though. The reason they changed is because in '66 they came out with the AM-FM radio for the first time in the Buick A-body. When you ordered an AM-FM radio, you got a solid wire, flexible antenna at a fixed length (not telescoping like the standard AM antenna). Because of the way the solid wire FM antenna is made, they had to change to the different style base with the screw in antenna (I think it has 1/4-20 thread on the bottom of the antenna). So the base and regular AM antenna had to change to accomodate the FM antenna. Most people don't realize that and find an AM-FM radio for their car and don't change the antenna to make it correct. I have several of the '66 style if you need that, but can't help you on the '64-'65 style--in fact, I could use a new one myself for my '65--the threads are messed up on the outside of mine.
Steve the one I have has threads, that makes it a 66 type. Brian, just when I think I know Buicks I learn somthing new. The Am/Fm thing makes sense. Based on that I need a mask for both my 66 and 67 when I put the AM/FM's in. Thanks Bill.
Antenna I am parting out a '65 with antenna if you are still looking. It can be seen at www.buick.thenuneznews.com
