1968 442 rear power Antenna

dan1s · 05-02-2008, 09:41 AM

My rear power antenna is missing the center portion of it's mast. I only have 2 of the 3. Because of this the ant. doesn't go up or down. The motor works fine and changes direction. My question is "can I just change out the antenna mast" or do I have to buy a new one.

Does anyone have one for sale?

Thanks, Dan

Oldsfan · 05-02-2008, 12:26 PM

Power antenna masts can be changed. It's not a fun job, but it can be done. The antenna has to be disassembled and the cord run the whole way out, then the new mast cord in fed into the motor and the lead-in needs to be soldered to the mast. That's the trickiest part. I swapped masts around on my '62.

You're looking for something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...spagenameZWDVW

No Oldsmobile masts listed at this time.

Paul

dan1s · 05-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Thanks Paul for your help.

Dan

05-02-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
dan1s Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 137	1968 442 rear power Antenna My rear power antenna is missing the center portion of it's mast. I only have 2 of the 3. Because of this the ant. doesn't go up or down. The motor works fine and changes direction. My question is "can I just change out the antenna mast" or do I have to buy a new one. Does anyone have one for sale? Thanks, Dan __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068977

05-02-2008, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 508	Power antenna masts can be changed. It's not a fun job, but it can be done. The antenna has to be disassembled and the cord run the whole way out, then the new mast cord in fed into the motor and the lead-in needs to be soldered to the mast. That's the trickiest part. I swapped masts around on my '62. You're looking for something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...spagenameZWDVW No Oldsmobile masts listed at this time. Paul __________________ There's "Something Extra" about owning an OLDS! -- Visit the "Something Extra" website at: http://home.comcast.net/~oldsfan/MySite/62oldspage.html Last edited by Oldsfan : 05-02-2008 at 12:29 PM.

05-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
dan1s Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 137	Thanks Paul for your help. Dan __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068977

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