Barney Eaton Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Antenna repair<!-- google_ad_section_end --> <HR SIZE=1><!-- google_ad_section_start -->I repair Reatta and any other GM power antenna from 1980 to present.The problem is almost always the plastic line that raises and lowers the mast. If you mast will not move and the motor continues to run that is the problem.Price to repair YOUR antenna is $60.00 including return shipment.Email me at (Barney@texas.net) to get shipping address or answer questions.If your antenna mast is up and cannot be easily pushed down, it can be removed by (1) remove the black plastic part at the base of the mast, it unscrews counter-clockwise. (2) pull the mast out of the part that comes thru the fender.......... see attached photo.This allows you to remove the antenna from the car and the packaging is smaller. <!-- google_ad_section_end --><FIELDSET class=fieldset><LEGEND>Attached Thumbnails</LEGEND> </FIELDSET> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Great news Barney as no one really makes an aftermarket replacement that has the correct escucheon. What kind of material are you replacing the plastic line that pulls the antenna up and down? How long would you warranty the work? I replaced one and it lasted about 3 years then was broke again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 I replace the plastic cord with steel cable that is plastic coated. The steel gives virtually lifetime performance and the plastic coating keeps the steel from wearing out the other plastic parts. There will be an antenna rebuild article in an upcoming ROA magazine.My warranty is better than you get from GM (which is nothing) I will cover rebuilt antennas on an individual basis, there are too many things that can go wrong. Like if someone bends the mast then the unit stops working, I cannot be responsible for things like that. In reality, the #1 problem with these antenna is the plastic line, like you said the plastic breaks, even the new plastic part that GM was selling only lasted a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thank you Barney that is great news. I have a few that will be coming your way. I hope you have cross posted this with the TOA and a few of the Cadillac Eldorado groups too. If not I could get you that information easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Update....... my original post said 1980 up repair, but I have ventured into the earlier antenna and just finished a 1968 Riviera antenna for a ROA member. I can repair the broken plastic cable on these antenna but I do not have any spare parts. The mast must be reasonably straight (not kinked) and have all the parts.My turn around is usually one day after I receive the antenna.My price is revised because of increased shipping cost and the early Riviera antenna will not fit into a medium size Priority Mail box.... repair price is $75plus shipping which run $15 at this timePicture of finished antenna shown below Edited October 25, 2014 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 75RivGS Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Question about 68 pwr antenna: when the antenna is completely down should the tip be flush with the chrome antenna nut on the rear fender? Got 2 68 power antennas and both stick out about 2" when fully retracted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivieraman Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is just some helpful or useless information. All three of my 85 Riviera's and 84 Eldorado TC have working power antenna's I have taken them out of the cars and took them apart and repacked with grease and cleaned them up of the gunk. When I have taken the units out and got them open there has been a lot of dirt and grime in the cases which can cause the antenna to get dry and brittle and brake. Now with that said I hope I did not bring a curse on my antenna’s P.S not a fun job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Barney recently rebuilt the original power antenna for my 1985 Corvette. He did a beautiful job for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 I am venturing into the earlier antennas, recently did a 1968 Riviera power antenna and have done some mid '70 GM power antenna.I will gladly work you on repairing your antenna, but I do not have spare parts for the units before 1980....... some people send me two antenna to get one good one. Let me know if I can help......... 512-869-5114 Barney@texas.net 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 I want to thank everyone that has sent me an antenna to rebuild. I even have Ford people calling me now for rebuilds. Also am getting call about custom car covers, apparantly Ray has placed one of my old ads in the ROA magazine. Yes, I have custom covers for all year Riviera (and other cars)I do not make covers.... I have been selling Covercraft for 30 years this month and I sell at factory direct prices. We have 14 different materials to cover all your needs (and totally confuse you) I pay the shipping anywhere in the continental US. I take Paypal or checks. Present delivery is about 1 week. Please call if you have any questions and/or want a quote........ 512-869-5114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Barney the power antenna you repaired works great!! It sits just right in the fender, doesn't lean too much. So nice to finally have a factory power antenna working properly.Guys get those broke antennas sent to Barney for the steel cable replacement. Works great! Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yep, just installed on my 84 a few weeks ago before installing fender for paint.Works like a champ, Barney how do you do this magic so inexpensively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Volumn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HessLakeGuy Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 To all:It is starting to warm up here in Michigan and I will get one of my cars out very soon. Coldest spring ever here in Michigan.I am taking a 1989 antenna to the Post Office, hopefully this afternoon. I will enclose the $$$$ in the box with the unit.No hurry. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) The weather here in Kansas is abominable. Two weeks ago there was snow on the ground in Wichita, and yesterday record highs were set all over the state. I was in a salvage yard making a list of parts I wanted pulled and when I got back to my car, the thermometer read 103* Will there be no nice weather that I can spend with my car? Edited May 7, 2014 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63wildcatconvertible Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 A few years ago I sent Barney 3 65 Rivi antennas and he sent me back one excellent and one very nice perfectly functioning units. I just sent him a 63 Wildcat antenna for my convertible and 2 donors for parts. Based on my prior experience Barney is going to do another fine job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Good old Barn is the man! (As Andy Taylor used to say) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Klunis Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just sent Barney an email. Thanks to all for the great reviews. Hoping he can help me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I wish my arm was skinny enough to reach into the fender well to remove my antenna! Mine needs to be repaired also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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