The last time I replaced my antenna,( I purchased it at Pep Boys, and is
the exact same as I had gotten at a vanagon vendor) there was a
flexable, springy antenna available, right next to the correct one, with
the exact same base as the stock antenna.
I thought about it then but didn't buy it.
I sure wish I had.
The price was about $8.95 and would surely cut back on the antenna
changng syndrome for awhile.

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Terry 85 GL