It's been years since I replaced our '87's antenna and it came out without issue. Sounds like that hole is too small but someone else will report with measurements, no doubt. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On Dec 3, 2018, at 2:57 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi All;I am replacing the antenna on my '87 Westy.  The antenna will not pull out of the hole it is in.  It's loose, will fall into the space below, but won't come out the hole in the body.  I am wondering if old body work closed it up.  the hole is 1.135" tall by .585" wide, both at largest point.  Is this hole too small??
> Thanks;Dave B.