In a message dated 6/23/2004 10:51:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, mopar@jbcs2.net writes: the proper orientation for a 65 Corvair antenna would be straight up, if yours is laid back it is not original. >>>>>>>>>>>> My 66 rear antennae has an angle to it and I am reasonably certain that is stock. I can't say for sure on the 65's as I don't remember for sure. Ken Hand