Frequently Asked Questions
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Body – Antenna (2)
Q: ’68 Antenna Style
I have a question regarding the radio antenna of my 68 bird. The current antenna is the telescoping (manual) oval type with my radio AM/FM. I am looking to replace or have mine rechromed. I read in the year one catalog that the telescoping manual ant. only came with the AM only radio, and the AM/FM radio came with the whip antenna.
A: …I don’t believe that the factory used any ‘whip’ antenna on the ’68 Firebird (or other 60’s models for that matter). They were all telescoping until the 70’s. The biggest variations is in the Ball of Tip design. Some with one groove, some with two. Some with none. Some with round tips, some with oval. I would think you’re better off finding an NOS one since rechroming would be difficult and costly.
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Q: 67, 68, and 69 Antenna Styles
For the First Generation Firebird, I have seen several types of antennas (power/manual) located both the front and rear. What is correct?
A: The RH Front Fender Manual Antenna was standard with the radio option on all
67-69 Firebirds.
For 67/68 Firebird only, there was an optional Rear Manual Antenna that was
located on the RH Rear Quarter Panel.
Late in ’69, the Power Antenna Optional became available for the Firebird.
This was located on the RH Rear Quarter Panel.
The Manual Rear Antenna was not available for the ’69 Firebird
(at least not in any documentation I have)
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Interior - Radios and Components (2)
Q: ’68 Antenna Style
I have a question regarding the radio antenna of my 68 bird. The current antenna is the telescoping (manual) oval type with my radio AM/FM. I am looking to replace or have mine rechromed. I read in the year one catalog that the telescoping manual ant. only came with the AM only radio, and the AM/FM radio came with the whip antenna.
A: …I don’t believe that the factory used any ‘whip’ antenna on the ’68 Firebird (or other 60’s models for that matter). They were all telescoping until the 70’s. The biggest variations is in the Ball of Tip design. Some with one groove, some with two. Some with none. Some with round tips, some with oval. I would think you’re better off finding an NOS one since rechroming would be difficult and costly.
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Q: 67, 68, and 69 Antenna Styles
For the First Generation Firebird, I have seen several types of antennas (power/manual) located both the front and rear. What is correct?
A: The RH Front Fender Manual Antenna was standard with the radio option on all
67-69 Firebirds.
For 67/68 Firebird only, there was an optional Rear Manual Antenna that was
located on the RH Rear Quarter Panel.
Late in ’69, the Power Antenna Optional became available for the Firebird.
This was located on the RH Rear Quarter Panel.
The Manual Rear Antenna was not available for the ’69 Firebird
(at least not in any documentation I have)
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