1981 Corvette antenna relay replacement part , can anyone help me find a vendor who has this part ? I’ve been unable to find a replacement,  relay only ,,thank you for your time and consideration

i have rebuilt antenna, it functions as it should ,But,, it works intermittently when I turn on the radio & off, sometimes it takes time ( 5 seconds) to operate, sometimes also it goes half way up and stops and a few seconds later continues to full up ?,, I always hear the relay click  when I turn the radio on or off, any input would be  appreciated.

Larry

Found this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/183778969962?_skw=1981+corvette+antenna+relay&itmmeta=01JCYVHC3QCRZR86YJ9EF8R5BH&hash=item2aca14896a:g:AxYAAOSwsHplFO-G&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmEa1uq6nmOXvq8sucgKjHeAAuUIJo1zyeDU3Y3acgbK1fgaFRJUhg60n%2F5l6x4V%2Fi4SASkJfvCI23aPJpEjekMn5OPttGdhJGhTqlh0IwU1m%2Bcxqpn6fooR5gJyoVd8gTmpqsU3Xp3lDYjCcKTo2alYcfHsq5OtgG0bDcczpD6kD6X%2FKWsUDpbTvHB9s1nlQgc98REnksQBNFyN2bkZ4E4yXQivql%2F5SAsQY%2BkXZ13mdaet35LKXKmtIYph3w5UFiqYQIq8ep8tDBttEUyczfp%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_rBxdvnZA

I would check the output voltage of the relay before getting a new one.  Might be that the new antenna is faulty.

1973 L-82 4 spd

Thank you, unfortunately, that relay add you sent me on eBay is for 1984 and up Corvettes. i will check voltage on relay as you suggest on relay and also antenna signal on radio.

i’m 78 years old and it’s a hassle to get in to the vehicle to work or check the relay but it’s something I guess I’ll have to try and do. Thank you for replying to my issue. Much appreciated. Larry

Oops, wrong part.

This old thread popped up in my search.  A 78-79 relay will "work".

https://www.c3vr.com/vrforums/c3-electrical/power-antenna-relay/196823/

Post #12 shows the actual 80-82 part.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-parts-for-sale-wanted/4701078-power-antenna-relay-for-82-corvette.html

Modify this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326297643411?_skw=NOS+1978-1984+Chevrolet+Caprice+Impala+Camaro+Power+Antenna+Relay+470363&itmmeta=01JD00S35JW3A0ZNAGW2EMJ59C&hash=item4bf8dae993:g:LicAAOSwQCdnBbZh

thank you, I’m purchasing the one that you sent me on eBay,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326297643411?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hk5YkYpnTIi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=AqgfcL3uSHS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

see if i can straighten things out it’s worth a shot.

thank you for your time and consideration. I’ll let you know how I make out.

Larry

Years ago I had a GM parts interchange book.  To keep costs down "The General", like most auto makers, was fairly good at using the same part in multiple model lines, but with a model specific part number. 

Jim Olson 

"The Toys"...!!!  Save the Wave!

Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

hi I think I’m on the right track with the part. I purchased in the above post, they look identical to the original other than the mount. Haven’t received the part yet, but I believe based on the pictures that it will accommodate my plugs to the antenna
thank you for your reply.

Larry

Hope it works.