My power antenna motor operates in both directions, however the mast doesn't raise or lower, although I can do it manually.  For the time being, I have disconnected the motor.  I recall reading about a guy who replaces the unattached/broken cable in these units.  The price was very reasonable, and I believe he was in TN somewhere. I'm also sure that the link to this person was on this website, but have been unable to find it.

I am thinking about placing this Caddy with a classic car consignment business, and I want everything to be working properly.  I absolutely love the car, and have just ordered the correct green rubber OEM-style floor mats for it. Unfortunately, another unique Cadillac that I have been interested in for years just became available, but I have no room in my garage for both of them. 

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Caddy Daddy has the replacement antennas. 

Thanks Tony and Russ for your replies.  Russ, I had already seen that Caddy Daddy has the replacement mast-only setup, but the accompanying you-tube video on how to mate it up with the rest of the unit is a little too complex for both my skill level and luck. They will do a total rebuild for $299, but I don't believe I need that, since the motor is still working properly, and the cosmetic repainting of the hidden unit is not important to me. 

I know the person who just offered the service of replaced the broken or disconnected nylon cord was less $ than this, but I still can't find that resource, and I have checked other sites that I infrequently visit.  I suspect that I will end up paying for more work than I actually need in order to get this fixed. 

That video is showing a complete rebuild. If you buy a mast you don't need to rebuild everything, just remove the old broken mast and install the new. It winds in a cup adjacent to the motor.
The point being if you get a new Nylon cord installed on your old mast you will still have to mate it to your old motor assembly.

Just to add, if anyone IS doing a complete rebuild I do have a large set of mast tubes being cad plating for a like new appearance. Just one of the many items that I am having cad plated while I can.

HERE is the Caddy Daddy Link. I am surprised they don't want Carl Sagan money for it. $139 is not that bad. USA Parts sold them for $99.50 in 1995.

I can rebuild your antenna for 175.00 plus return shipping.  The new mast will be installed and the gears will be lubed. 

Just send me an email to; russ@thecadishack.com  to get started. 

Thank-you, Russ.  My plan is to remove the assembly from the car today.  When that is done, I will get in touch with you.

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