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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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1964 Floor braces rot

Has anybody in here found a good supplier of replacement floor braces for the 64 convertibles. 

Started by Todd Fox

2 Apr 17
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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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1963 1964 Cadillac non tilt Steering wheel. $120 plus Shipping

Started by Doug Scarrow in For Sale 8 hours ago. 0 Replies

  just listed solid 1963 1964 non tilt steering wheel. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266784089004$120 plus shippingContinue

windshield wiper/washer issue

Started by Larry Rees in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 18 hours ago. 9 Replies

I have a 64 Cadillac Deville convertible. When the wiper switch is turned on the washer pump activates continuosly no mater what speed is selected. Washer pump shuts off when wiper switch shut off.…Continue

T-3 headlights for sale

Started by Russ Austin in For Sale. Last reply by Russ Austin 20 hours ago. 2 Replies

I have 2 working T-3 low beam headlights and numerous T-3 high beam headlights for sale. Low beams are 22 each  and high beams are 15.00 each plus shipping. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com …Continue

cornering lights

Started by Larry Rees in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 19 Replies

Neither of my cornering lights are working. I started by focusing on drivers side. I removed the entire assembly and cleaned it up, replaced the wire to the socket, cleaned and lubricated the socket…Continue

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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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