Miata Mailing List: July 1997, Message #172
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From: 	"Dennis B. Swaney" <romad@sierra.net>

Subject: Re: Fwd: Power antenna

Date: 	Tue, 8 Jul 1997 00:20:52 -0500



You asked:



>

>Has anyone converted from a fixed antenna to a power one? My '91 BRG came

>with a fixed antenna that I'd like to convert to a fully auto one because I

>cover my car with a car cover every time I park it. I've just bought a new

>cover and I'm NOT going to cut a hole in it for the antenna .

>

>I need to know:

>

>1- If there is a factory wiring connector in the trunk so I don't have to run

>the turn on lead from the radio

>

>2-How the heck do I remove the stock antenna?

>

>





Corey, I think that 1992 was the first year that the power antenna was

available. However, I did it on my 1990 but you have to do some body work!



1. enlarge the inner fender hole.

2. remove spotwelded bracket.

3. pound a clearence area in the wheel well.

4. run wiring (power & control power)

5. fabricate a new bracket.



There is supposed to be an aftermarket antenna that works without all the

body work.



Good luck!





Dennis



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