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Antenna Nut for a 1956 Cadillac, Electric Antenna

Started by Christopher Petti, July 15, 2009, 11:20:14 AM

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Christopher Petti

Hello,
  I have a complete electric antenna with a bezel that I purchased. When I purchased the bezel they didn't include the nut that holds it into the fender. I tihnk I got the fender Bezel from Cadillac Kings. Anyways, if anyone knows where I can get one of those plastic or neoprene nuts that holds down the antenna to the fender bezel it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
It's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac

jeff1956

i believe the one on my car is metal....chromed too i believe...could be wrong as i dont pay much attention to it.

jeff

Christopher Petti

Quote from: jeff1956 on July 15, 2009, 12:57:41 PM
i believe the one on my car is metal....chromed too i believe...could be wrong as i dont pay much attention to it.

jeff

Any clue where I could pick one up? Does anyone make them? Cadillac kings charged me through the nose for the Bezel I'm not going back to them.
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
It's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac

J. Gomez

Chris,

Since the 1956 type of retaining nut (chrome) for the antenna is a one only for this year it is going to be difficult and $$$$. Not sure if other GM models could interchange with this type.

Have you try Caddy Daddy in Napa CA http://caddydaddy.com/, or USA Parts Supply in WV http://www.usapartssupply.com/, or Ed Cholakian’s in NV (he moved from CA) http://www.allcads.com/, or maybe McVey’s in KS http://www.mcveys.com/.  You could also try Cooper’s also in CA http://www.coopersvintage.com/.

Good luck..!
J. Gomez
CLC #23082

jeff1956

you could give alvin arnild a call im sure he has one on one of his 56s.  i figure he'd be very reasonable on his price and shipping.  if he doesnt want to ship it..ill go pick it up as hes only 3 miles down the road ane drop it in the mail to you.  his number is 8702367253.  hes mostly retired these days but im sure he'll have what you need.

jeff

Christopher Petti

Quote from: Jose Gomez CLC #23082 on July 15, 2009, 04:06:27 PM
Chris,

Since the 1956 type of retaining nut (chrome) for the antenna is a one only for this year it is going to be difficult and $$$$. Not sure if other GM models could interchange with this type.

Have you try Caddy Daddy in Napa CA http://caddydaddy.com/, or USA Parts Supply in WV http://www.usapartssupply.com/, or Ed Cholakian’s in NV (he moved from CA) http://www.allcads.com/, or maybe McVey’s in KS http://www.mcveys.com/.  You could also try Cooper’s also in CA http://www.coopersvintage.com/.

Good luck..!
Thanks for the suggestions, I got off the phone with Cadillac King in Pamona. They sold me the eschucheon in the first place. They are sending me the nut free of charge.
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
It's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac

Christopher Petti

Quote from: jeff1956 on July 15, 2009, 12:57:41 PM
i believe the one on my car is metal....chromed too i believe...could be wrong as i dont pay much attention to it.

jeff
Jeff,
  I finally recieved the chrome nut that holds down the eschucheon in the fender to the Antenna. Do you know if there is a tool to get that peice on and off? Is there a wrench? I see people fabbing them and selling the wrenches on ebay, but nothing for this year cadillac. It's got a hole on both sides of the nut.

Chris
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
It's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac

Chucik Dykstra

I ground a tool myself from an old socket of that diameter, leaving 2 teeth to match the inset in the chrome ring. Worked well enough for me and didn't scarf up the chrome. I have also used it to remove a difficult bezel nut once and it seemed to perform. Didn't take anything but a grinding wheel and a little patience!
Chuck

jeff1956

#8
When I had mine off I just used a flat blade screwdriver very gently to tighten that nut. It will only fit on one side of the nut, but it suffices in tightening it just fine.   It's readily available and works, just be super careful not to let it slip or it could scar the finish.  You could try and put a small peice of paper towel or something around the end of the screwdriver to help with keeping it from getting against the finish.

Jeff

Christopher Petti

Quote from: jeff1956 on September 01, 2009, 11:17:29 PM
When I had mine off I just used a flat blade screwdriver very gently to tighten that nut. It will only fit on one side of the nut, but it suffices in tightening it just fine.   It's readily available and works, just be super careful not to let it slip or it could scar the finish.  You could try and put a small peice of paper towel or something around the end of the screwdriver to help with keeping it from getting against the finish.

Jeff
A gentleman I work with gave me the exact same advice. Thanks for the help. ;D

Chris
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
It's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac

Christopher Petti

Quote from: Chucik Dykstra on September 01, 2009, 10:18:24 PM
I ground a tool myself from an old socket of that diameter, leaving 2 teeth to match the inset in the chrome ring. Worked well enough for me and didn't scarf up the chrome. I have also used it to remove a difficult bezel nut once and it seemed to perform. Didn't take anything but a grinding wheel and a little patience!
Chuck
I will eventually make one in the future. Thanks for the advice.
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
It's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac