65-66 full size pwr antenna install

1965CS · Guru

65-66 full size pwr antenna install

1965CS · Guru

Also looking for a working switch if anyone wants to sell it.

Zsled · Member

I have one of these on a '66 Grande Parisienne. The antenna mast extends vertically. It mounts on the left (Driver's) side, on the top of the rear quarter.

Measuring to the centre of the antenna -- From the rear fender extension seam forward: 10 1/2". From the lip of the trunk outboard 2 5/8". The black grommet that fits on the fender will be an odd shape because it is right on the upward curve of the fender going outboard.

The control switch mounts to the right of the rear speaker control, if you have one.

Sorry, no spare switches and not sure about the wiring.

Here are some photos:

1965CS · Guru

Thanks very much for the location info and it will be quite helpfull. However, since starting this post I learned that the Grand Parisienne appears to have had a different antenna set up. It seems it was vertical but the antenna set up I have is from a standard Parisienne, definately protruding at an angle, and on the right rear. I also suspect it should be further forward as well but will check the measurements you supplied. I am also going by the outer bezel (came with it) that could be incorrect and it is damaged. Thanks!

Also, to add to the dilemma, I suspect the American version may be different too... hmm

-- Edited by 1965CS on Monday 27th of July 2009 03:27:15 PM

Zsled · Member

You're right that there is probably a difference between the Parisiennes and the Grandes. I haven't seen an antenna on a Parisienne but the Impalas have the antenna on the right and much farther up the fender. Those two probably aren't much different. Know a Chevy forum?

mfleury · Poncho Master!

i got a power antenna from a 66 bonni and its to be monted on my 66 par. same as the 66 bonni i may have an extra switch i'll look

NOS · Poncho Master!

hey Steve; I know that a Cutlass convertible top swiitch is the same as the switch used on the wagon rear tailgate window and mounts in the same location. Would;nt surprise me that GM did that across the line ?

Dale @ NOS