Hi David,

I have a 85.  I think I took off my front grill and maybe the head light and dropped the antenna down and out.  I used the tip to cut the cord and I attached the new antenna cord to the old one then from inside the bus I pulled it through to the back of the radio.  I then popped the new antenna up and attached.  I’m pretty sure this is how I did it on my 85.  There were directions on one of the vender sites It was either Vanagain or Van cafe.  It was a long time ago now about 2013. 
 
Actually, it may have been a list member that talked me through it with a detailed email. 
So it may be it is supposed to go in from below.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Dec 3, 2018, at 3:11 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> That's what I am hoping for.  I can break out the mini grinder and adjust it.  It would just be nice to have the correct size of the hole before I start.
> Dave B.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
> To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 3, 2018 3:05 pm
> Subject: Re: Antenna replacement
> 
> 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.