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De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye KoppenhaverWe recently featured the Tech Tip De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye Koppenhaver in the February 2017 63/64 Cadillac Cha… Started by Jason EdgeLatest Reply |
Fender Skirt ReinforcementThis Restoration Help Topic address weak spots often found in the lower corners of fender skirts and was taken from the February 2016 Newsl… Started by Jason EdgeLatest Reply |
Jason Edge Engine Rebuild and Other ProjectsHere is a list of links to my 2012 Engine Rebuild Project and various Other Restoration Projects and thought it might be helpful to pull t… Started by Jason EdgeLatest Reply |
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Compression testDear Gents, just had time to dova compression test on the 429 engine by warming up the engine and removed all plugs and went through cranki… Started by Michael Chomout |
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on Friday Reply by Karl Schwarz |
Adding Bucket Seats1963 Cadillac , My question is what do you guys think Bucket Seats add to the value of a Convertible Series 62? They are less comfortable… Started by Robert |
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Apr 7 Reply by Ian Osborne |
Data PlateDoes anyone remake 63 data plates? \ Thanks, Robert Started by Robert |
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NOS fan clutchI have a NOS Thermal Fan Clutch for the 63 64 Cadillac. This part is for sale for 65.00 Inspected good and ready to install. email m… Started by Russ Austin |
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Back of bench seat rear courtesy light switchMy bench seat switch circuit is dead. I found the hot wire cut under the seat, but cannot locate the other end of the hot wire. The wirin… Started by Michael Vogler |
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Mar 28 Reply by Michael Vogler |
63 transmission leak at dipstickMy 63 Fleetwood had the engine and transmission rebuilt last year. Since then after a cruise and sitting for a couple of weeks there is a r… Started by Bob Pontius |
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Mar 25 Reply by Bob Pontius |
Partsjcaparts.com lot's of parts Started by Joe DiIaconi |
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Mar 6 Reply by Tony and Ginny 429 |
Dash LightsL+G Just went thru the dash compartment replacing all the burned out light bulbs. Everything is now working but am unhappy with the amoun… Started by Mark Borer |
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Feb 27 Reply by Michael Vogler |
AC Dash controllerHello ! This morning I pulled my AC dash controller out, I didn't take a picture of the wire connections like a dope. Do any of you have a… Started by Joe DiIaconi |
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Headlight SwitchFor less than thirty dollars, I ordered a universal '53-'64 headlight switch from vintagecadillac.com The switch is currently out of stoc… Started by Joseph Rabbene |
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Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser 5 hours ago. 22 Replies 0 Likes
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Classic Cadillac Parts For Sale - Misc Items
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 17 hours ago. 234 Replies 13 Likes
I have posted a few Misc items over on my Classic Cadillac Parts Facebook page at…Continue
64 Horns
Started by John Inglesby in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Saturday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have 3 horns and the only one working is the bottom long one. The 2 round ones are not. I played around with the connections and they seem ok. I tried to check for power but not sure I was doing it…Continue
Compression test
Started by Michael Chomout in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Karl Schwarz on Friday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Gents, just had time to dova compression test on the 429 engine by warming up the engine and removed all plugs and went through cranking without pouring oil into the cylinder since I want to…Continue
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63 Trunk detail
Posted by Bob Pontius on April 8, 2021 at 3:07pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Jason, I liked the detail and information you have provided. I would like to do mine similar to yours. Can you help? Do you have trunk material? OPGI is sending the trunk product for my 63 Fleetwood. But it does cover the entire trunk as yours was done. If you do not have can you give me a reference? Thanks!! Bob
Car lift and jack stands
Posted by Les Eastling on March 23, 2021 at 10:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I mentioned during the 63/64 chapter zoom meeting on 3/21 that we had installed a car lift in our garage. Someone asked what kind and I didn't have the info at hand, so here is a link to it and also a link to some tall jack stands we use to add more stability to the car and an additional safety factor. There is something about getting underneath one of these cars that makes me a little nervous! …
ContinueLeaky Freeze Plug
Posted by Lee Martin on March 22, 2021 at 12:49pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Just developed a significant leak coming from a freeze plug right over the starter. Would this be considered a "cam plug" i.e. like Dorman 17616DS? Our cars have multiple sizes of plugs on engine block and I want to get the right one. Also, does anyone know how pricey this is for a shop to fix? Thanks!
Balancer location
Posted by Kim K Kaiser on March 20, 2021 at 4:47pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Readi g another thread. Does this look about right on balancer gap? Thats a 1/4 thick piece of metal.
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