1989 Eldorado antenna problem. I let my radio tech remove and dispose of the car's original power antenna. Now 6 broken antennas later I'm at my wits end on how to resolve this problem. Any tips on how to find a salvaged original antenna? I see lots of antennas for sale on eBay but I assume they are similar to the junk currently on the car.
I appreciate any suggestions.
R. Merton
New York City
I have had really good luck with getting them out of junk yards. They are in the trunk in that vintage (i think) and fairly easy to removed. Usually, if they are down they worked.
What is breaking on yours: the shaft, the drive or the motor?
They are rather easy to swap parts between them to make a one good one out of two.
I also seem to recall Cadillac Tim can rebuild them for that vintage as well.
Good Luck
Glenn
Sorry for the delayed response. My guess is the motors fail? My radio guy must be using the worst possible antennas available as he's only charged me for 2 replacements. The new ones seem to die after 2-3 days use. Unfortunately, he never gave me the car's original. Guess I should call him and ask if he saved it. There are no junk yards or salvage yards that I know of anywhere near NYC.
Thanks for your response.
Rich
Sent you a PM.
Tim
Tim, I'm new to this forum. how do i find a PM?
Should show up in your regular email.
Tim
Go to "My Messages, it is the text above the front end of the word "club" and Cadillac in add "What's your classic worth?" Click on read "my messages".
On the antenna definitely buy a used one and have it rebuilt if is not working. The aftermarket stuff just does not seem to hold up. Hopefully the audio people did not ruin the connector so that it will interface with an original antenna.
The last audio installer my friend worked with lowered the top of his 72 Eldorado convertible and used a back hoe to remove the dash - just terrible sloppy work.
Thank you, I found the My Message key and it worked. I have an excellent mechanic that services my Eldorado and he sent me to the audio tech. He did a nice re-build on the radio but isn't having much luck with the antenna. The new antennas he installs work 2-3 days and then they are toast. Yes, fingers crossed that he didn't muck up the connections.
Richard Merton
New York City
Richard
I do have a factory antenna for your Eldorado. You can call me at 864-348-7732 or email me at tagroves@wctel.net
Tim