I used the old antenna to pull the new one through to the factory radio. I had to pull the dash cover off and the ashtray out. Then I cut off the end of the old factory antenna and remove the antenna using a 17 mm wrench. I take the old antenna and to the new antenna plug and pull the thing through so I could reach it through the ashtray hole. The factory radio comes out by shoving a u-shaped clip made out of a coat hanger. Push the wires through until you hear a click. Then the whole stereo will pull out. Just plug in the new antenna and push the radio back in. I probably had to dink with it for an hour and a half but it was relatively straightforward. Now I get every station in a thousand miles haha. Also it works great with my Bluetooth FM adapter from Amazon

I installed the antenna last night and the install went well. The fit seems to be a little bit loose but once it was installed it seems to be tight enough. The antenna is level on thr van and picks up good reception. This is my second van that I have installed this antenna. And will purchase another one when the time comes.

It got here quickly. I was installing it wrong, then I watched the YouTube video. Had it done in 10 minutes.

Amazing recpetion.

Easy mounting directions and I can finally listen to KPIG radio

Fits perfect and works good

Simple installation after watching the video.

Perfect
Easy to install
Looks great
It fit right into the lower rubber grommet

I returned this antenna. The antenna cable was about 10 inches too short for the convoluted, twisted path from the antenna to my radio. The Vanagon model used to validate the installation procedure in the “How To” video was carefully groomed to make the wiring underneath the dashboard look very German. “Quadratisch, Praktisch, Güt” as my “Handy German Phrases” book says. The wiring layout under the dash in my van looks surprisingly similar to a diagram of the electric power grid for Bangladesh. The Germans have no words for this. The 'How To" video for installing the replacement antenna makes the job look easy. There aren’t even any “Wrench Difficulty” graphics to warn naïve van owners who don’t have a “Handy German Phrases” book that the job they are about to dive into is, in-fact a soul torturing, existential journey through canyons of despair. This is because the makers of the video are demons from Hell. Or California. Either way the very idea that mere mortals can install the antenna without significant blood loss and an overwhelming need to express colorful references regarding the parentage of the Austrian design engineers is patently ridiculous. “And now all you have to do is tape the old cable to the new one and pull it through the neat, tidy and well-organized under-dash area to the radio location of your dreams,” said the neat, tidy and well-organized Service Technician in the video. But if you rewind the video and play it backwards, you hear this: “Just tape the new cable to the old one and then pull it through, same way we reach down and pull their souls out when they ignore the "Difficulty Wrenches" on the website!” But I digress. The antenna is probably a very good product and there are likely several people skilled in taping new parts to old parts and "just pulling" to install the damn thing, but they are also likely residents of Mr. Beelzebub's Neighborhood. Or California.

Mine broke so ordered this and works great.

Tricky to hook up but worth it!

A very reasonable price on this. I like the function of being able to keep the antenna collapsed. The fit is pretty good, just be sure to lip the gasket properly around the chrome piece and its a clean easy bolt on solution. GW shipped it out really quick. Thanks!

This looks just as good as the original antenna.

Purchased this replacement antenna for my wife's 1991 Vanagon. After removing the front grill, driver-side headlight assembly, it was easy to unmount the old broken antenna. GoWesty instructions were spot-on, but did have to re-interpret the installation sequence as threading the new antenna is slightly different than removing the old antenna when you cut the old antenna's cable. Overall, very easy installation and makes wife's Vanagon look respectable again!

Has anyone found an antenna that survives car wash? Seem like a flexible spring like antenna or one that mounts against the frame would work.

Antenna fits like the OEM, I've bought a few for multiple Vanagons over the years.

Good looking upgrade that brought in quite a few more stations.

Fits great

Love it

No more static on my radio. AM/FM radio works again.

very nice and clean fit and will definately keep water out,

Fits well in original location, looks to be quality made. Be sure to watch the Go Westy video for installation hints.

I've never been disappointed in GoWesty's professional service and quality parts.

Easy to install. Love the videos they have available to help with install.

Its an antenna haven't installed it yet but I am sure it will work

This did not fit my 1982 Westy without major modifications don’t purchase

Relatively easy to install and inexpensive...works well!

Works well, easy install

These are always hard to tighten down but because the chrome trim piece is plastic, when tightening down the nut, it digs into and mars the chrome finish on the top of it. A better design would be to make the chrome body out of metal. Also, the one I removed was all black with this plastic piece being black as well. As I'm removing chrome from my van, it would be nice to have an all black option.

I needed it fast. A mechanic appointment would not last. Music on it’s a blast.

Just like most products with Gowesty it was easy to install. I would recommend watching a few videos to help with some pro tips.