Power antenna rebuild - help

[jszuba]

Hi all!
As some already know, I am rebuilding my audio which includes restoring my antenna.
I know this is probably mad, but heck - here's the deal:
I removed my antenna to replace the mast, but the metal tube that the mast is in (one coming out of the plastic body, with the aerial plug at the top) rusted and snapped off. So I now have two problems - how do I remove the mast from inside, and how do I get the black plastic thing that holds the aerial plug, off?

I hope to get a metal tube from a local hardware store, cut to length and retrofit in place of the old one hence the question other than how to replace the mast.
Any ideas?

[sam o nela]

Might be easier to find a replacement one on Ebay or the junkyard...there are several interchangeable ones from other hondas as well...

[beanzfynest617]

Might be easier to find a replacement one on Ebay or the junkyard...there are several interchangeable ones from other hondas as well...

x2....just go to the junkyard and get one.....

[slick]

I have a 94 antenna on mine that i got for cheap

I switched the top part that hits the top of the rear fender from my old one to the newer 94 one and it works like a charm

[bigjoegood1]

maybe the OP doesn't have access to parts gardens with a wealth of cb's like we have in the states.

[sam o nela]

^ Oops he's right! OPs in Poland!

[djphonics]

If you're talking about what I think you are, I don't think you can replace it. However, you can get a cheap antenna body from Ebay (or a junkyard?) I'm sure. I've rebuilt a ton of Honda antennas and as long as the mast gear (long plastic zipper thing) isn't broken, it's usually just a matter of flipping around the little metal guide peice and greasing everything and you're good to go! Good luck.

[zack_odom]

Go to ebay type in 90-93 Accord Antenna.
There are a few listings, and also quite reasonable on price!
Using the metal pole will make your reception not so great....
There is a panel in your trunk you can use to access the Antenna unit.
Good Luck dood.

[victork]

what if the one at the junk yard doesnt work, ebay (just like everyone else said) is a better option for ya!

[jszuba]

Well, no junkyard for me, even though I'm now in the UK... the CB7 is a rather rare car here in the EU.
So much so that I had a neighbour come over and ask what exactly was it that I was driving, because he'd never seen an Accord like that..

Anyways, I think you are right... If I don't succeed in dismantling the bit with the mast inside, I'll have a look for an aftermarket one.
Shame though, because the OEM is neatly designed at the tip of the mast as opposed to the bulky design of the aftermarket ones.

[mrvinyl33]

Did you also review this?
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...enna+mast+tube

[jszuba]

Yes, but I admit to not having read the whole thing... mea culpa.

However, my problem is that the metal tube with the mast inside, snapped off right where it is attached to the mechanism body...

So I'm also thinking of taking off the bit where you plug the antenna wire to the assembly - but it looks rather impossible.

[champagneaccord]

Shave it and put one in the window

[zack_odom]

It is not impossible dude.
On Ebay you can buy a new motor, and Tube in one entire unit.
It is a few nuts to unscrew then the unit pops right off. These units tend to come with a
OEM style nub on the end so the will fit flush with the car.
And a Honda Dealer would be sure to have one as well.

[Losiracer2]

well once you get 8 more posts, look in the ebay classifieds section. A guy is selling a CB9 power antenna for only 50 bucks. I figured since you live in Poland, i'd give you a heads up, since antenna's aren't fairly common, especially over there.