My '82 GSL didn't have a power antenna when I bought it. I see/feel no bracket in there. It's got a goofy cheap $10 rubber antenna.

I bought a '84 GSL-SE parts car and it has a power antenna, but it's just flopping around in there. So I don't think it has a bracket either.

What does the bracket mount to?

I want to put one on my car and since I had the trim panels off to do some speaker swapping, I took a look and it doesn't look promising.

Did a search and didn't really see anyone converting from a non power to a power.


Thanks
-P

 

You need a bracket from a GSL or SE. Pull your right rear taillight from the SE parts car and have a look around, the stock bracket is probably in there someplace.

If not, check the junk yards, this isn't a high interest item (yet).

Here's a recent post on replacement power antenna's and some photos of what the bracket looks like:

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/possible-successor-radio-shack-power-antenna-962443/

Check out Jim Rothe's website for installation details:

http://www.jimrothe.com/mazda/antenna/index.html

 

I'll pull the taillight tomororw and look closer.

Seen both those threads and been watching closely. :O)

 

This is the antenna that came out of the SE. It seems like it's got stock wiring on it. No bracket except the cheesy bendy holed piece.

hmmmm....

 

Just make your own. The bracket doesn't need to be anything special: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hlight=antenna

 

Did you drill a hole, or is that an existing hole for the bracket to the chassis?

I do like the black idea. All my trim/windows/etc is black.

Unfortunately they say the black mast is no longer available.

 

The stock bracket mounts to the inside sheet metal through two holes that accept the two mounting bolts you see in the photo below. This positions the unit at the right height and angle so that the mast exits precisely at the surface of the rear fender and tilts back at the correct angle.

You could try to fabricate a bracket to fit the existing holes or drill new ones, but there isn't much room to work in there and it could be tricky getting the fabricated bracket to hold the unit securely and in the right position.

I'd recommend trying to find a stock bracket in the junk yard or put a want to buy add here on the forum, then doing the small modification needed to accept the aftermarket antenna. Notice how the bottom edge of the stock bracket, on the left, is bent to a 90 degree angle on the modified bracket on the right.

 

Fab isn't an issue. I found one of the black mast ones for about $35. I think I'll pick that up, and see how I can make it fit.