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>..but you may be able to use the original little slope-adapter.
>it is a separate peice from the antenna. i put a powered antenna on my 88
>bus and just used the original slope-adapter, instead of the one i paid
>extra for. :(

Sorry to hear about that. 

>the best way (imho) to get to the antenna bottom is to remove the headlight
>grill and the left/driver headlight fixture (the four corner screws). the
>antenna is right behind it.
>joel

 In my case, all I have to do is remove the front grill and there is the
whole assembly. I do appreciate the information. Thanks!

 Raul
 Wilma (1982 Westfalia)