1960s Power Antenna replacement

[dbzsjones]

I'm missing my original power antenna for a 1961 Series 62 Convertible, and the cost of a rebuilt original is not cheap.  Since it's not something people are going to see I'd like to find a quality after market option.  Anybody have experience with aftermarket antennas they can share?

[Clewisiii]

I assume you are missing your antenna. Did you see the posts where I was "Rebuilding" my antenna.

[dbzsjones]

I did not, I'll go find it.  If I had an original one. I'd definitely rebuild it.

[Clewisiii]

You can check with Jason edge from the 63 and 64 cars he has parted. I would need to check if they are common with 61. But the brackets and masts he sells are the same.

[dbzsjones]

I think 61-64 are common, but not 100% sure.

[Clewisiii]

I like pictures to talk around.

[Clewisiii]

This is the mounting hardware needed for the bottom of the antenna. Check to see if the parts are still on your fender.

[houseboats1]

That's what I call a rebuild!! It will last another 60 or so years thanks for posting the pictures!!!!

[dbzsjones]

That antenna is probably cleaner today than the day it was new.  Great rebuild!

[Big Fins]

I'm going to send you the one out of my '76 to rebuild. It should outlast me. Nice!!

It goes up about a foot and then stops. If I pull it, it goes all the way up, then retracts just as it should.

[Mococad guy]

I have both a Pioneer and a Tenna for the 59s. They both are working with no issues but the nylon mast string is shot. Who can replace that for me? I took them apart numerous times and reassembled them. Both would go up 2 feet and stop. This led me to believe the nylon is bad and needs replacing.
The pioneer is thicker and the Tenna is thinner.

[Michael Petti]

Contact Cadillac Tim. He will have what you need.