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De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye Koppenhaver

We recently featured the Tech Tip De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye Koppenhaver in the February 2017 63/64 Cadillac Cha…

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Fender Skirt Reinforcement

This Restoration Help Topic address weak spots often found in the lower corners of fender skirts and was taken from the February 2016 Newsl…

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Jason Edge Engine Rebuild and Other Projects

Here 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…

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body side molding clips

Trying to figure out how to install body side moldings. I have my shop manual out, I've searched Caddy Daaddy and am still at a loss as to…

Started by Wayne Morris

5 Feb 4
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My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations

Several areas in my 64 SDV body need repair and attention. Front bumbers, grille and lights came separately with the car. There is one bigg…

Started by Matti Roth

35 Jan 11
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1964 exhaust manifold bolts?

I'm a new owner of a beautiful survivor 64 Sedan Deville.  Shes missing a bolt on the back lower passenger side exhaust manifold.  I was to…

Started by Tim

7 Jan 9
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AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62

I recently had my AC compressor rebuilt and recharged with R12. 4 months later, it is still blowing 37 degree air, so I am happy.  This pas…

Started by Terry Lange

7 Dec 5, 2023

Blower motor removal on '63 Series 62

The blower motor on my '63 is squealing from time to time.  It is an A/C car if that makes any difference. I decided to pull it out today a…

Started by Terry Lange

3 Nov 27, 2023

My '64 deVille restoration is (mostly) finished.

It's been a labor of love, time and expense to restore (frame on) my 1964 Cadillac deVille.  With the new top, I can say the restoration is…

Started by Michael Vogler

7 Oct 31, 2023
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Spacer in steering column

When fixing the turn signal switch in my 64, I found out that the spacer is missing in steering column. This is non-tilt version. with amaz…

Started by Matti Roth

2 Oct 8, 2023

What year did Cadillac start installing radiator overflow tanks?

Did the '64s have them? 

Started by C. Van Tune

5 Mar 22, 2023
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429 restoration

Hello, and thanks for adding to group! I am restoring 1964 429 engine which I bought as dismantled. It is said to be smoking in driving and…

Started by Matti Roth

78 Mar 8, 2023
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Weather stripping vendors

I am getting ready to order roof rail weather stripping and rear door window leading edge seals for my '63 Series 62 6 window sedan model 6…

Started by Terry Lange

5 Jan 21, 2023
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Cadillac Original Ads - 1964 Standard Ads

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 13 hours ago. 25 Replies

Just as I had done last December with the standard 1963 Cadillacs magazine ads, I have started scanning my 1964 Cadillac Ads, and will post here one by one, then combine into a single photo album and…Continue

Speedo Cable lubricant

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb Mar 12. 4 Replies

Eventually I’ll replace the speedo cable if needed but I believe the dash will need to come out to do that. However, shortly, I will be replacing the transmission on my 64 Fleetwood and I was…Continue

63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon Mar 12. 1 Reply

I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue

Yaw bumpers

Started by Ron Perry in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Mar 10. 11 Replies

I have sent 2 photos of the Transmission yaw bumpers (side mounts) It appears they only touch the trans bellhousing on the very edge. Is that the correct position? Does not seem right to me but I…Continue

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accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?

Matt VH

Spark Plug Heat Range

Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 1 Comment

I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.

Here it is:

 

The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)  

The insulator…

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