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Houston we have a problem!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Aug 14. 5 Replies

While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and…Continue

Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal Jul 25. 2 Replies

So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out…Continue

Bleeding brakes

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard Jul 17. 4 Replies

I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue

Rear suspension project

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 26. 4 Replies

I have started my rear suspension project with the intent to replace bushings on the control links and yoke, shocks, coils and spherical joint. I have the car on jack stands and the transaxle…Continue

 

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August 17, 2024 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom

August 17, 2025 from 8pm to 9:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, August 17, 2024 at 8pm Eastern (7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific).  Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members a few days prior and on the day of the meet-up.  If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64  Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
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Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Houston we have a problem!
"Hi Dave,      Sent you two private emails about the joint.  Hope you received them. Dennis DiBari"
Aug 14
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Houston we have a problem!
"Finally had received the new rear spherical joint and time to replace it. Bought grade 8 bolts, nits and washers. Ended up taking yoke out, put on new joint and pressed on the rubber cover. Toghtened everything up and reinstalled yoke. Took it for a…"
Aug 13
Jason Edge replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Houston we have a problem!
"Yes, use Grade 8 bolts, lock washers and Nuts. Lowes and Home Depot usually have a good supply on their fastener aisle. Ace hardware should also have them. I of course have about every length and size imaginable both new and replated.  With a…"
Aug 3
Russ Austin replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Houston we have a problem!
"Use grade 8 bolts with a lock washer and red loc tight."
Aug 3
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Houston we have a problem!
"Hi Dave,      Sorry about the joint.  Like you said, it looks like those bolts loosened and eventually broke under the strain.  Maybe you can use brass bolts, washers, and nuts.  Get the highest strength bolts you can…"
Aug 3
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Houston we have a problem!

While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and driving every chance possible, I started to notice a clunking noise and difficulty keeping the car straight!  Immediately took it back to the garage and climbed under it and noticed this! See picYikes! Either I didn’t tighten the nuts down enough or the bolts broke! So now its a new spherical joint…See More
Aug 3
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Patrick Westphal replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
"Dave. Glad you got your car working again. Thank you for the compliment and it’s actually experience more than anything else. "
Jul 25
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
"Dave,      Great work and Pat hit it on the nose!!!  Glad to hear it worked out well! Dennis DiBari"
Jul 23
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Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!

So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out that the back up light worked before I started this journey. I was trying to get the plug out from under the license plate and probably unknowingly partial removed it!  Then on Sunday’s zoom meeting Pat recommended pulling the plug by the plate. Of course I zeroed in on the bulb and sweated over…See More
Jul 22
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Tony Prichard replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Bleeding brakes
"The Motive brake bleeders seem to work pretty well. I haven't done it on my Cadillac yet but it worked pretty well on my other cars. You put brake fluid in the container and then pump up the pressure. An adapter fits over the master cylinder…"
Jul 17
Russ Austin replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Bleeding brakes
"I find the 2 person method works best. I tried the vacuum pumps and they dont draw on the long lines to the rear very well."
Jul 10
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Bleeding brakes
"Hi Dave,      Albeit the vacuum pump is a method to use to bleed brakes, I find that the best way is to have a person in the vehicle assisting you - it's flawless.  It is the best way to activate full pressure on the master…"
Jul 10
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Bleeding brakes
"I mean wheel cylinder not control valve!"
Jul 9
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Bleeding brakes

I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger side but when I started the driver rear, no fluid came out when I opened the bleeder!When I took it apart there was fluid in the line. Now what should be done? Do I check the line from the splitter to the hose? Or is there another check before just replacing the control valve?See More
Jul 9
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Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Rear suspension project
"Hi Dave,      Excellent work with the rear end so far.  Big job to say the least.  The idea of the wooden wheels is really unique and looks to be a great idea (necessity is mother of invention).  That will take a lot of…"
May 26

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1963 6239 body
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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted 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?

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At 7:03pm on August 16, 2023, Jason Edge said…

Hi Dave, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website & Chapter.  Look for a separate email welcoming you to our Chapter and information regarding our newsletters, zoom meet-ups. etc.

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Wanted - Armrests for a 63 Series 62 Coupe

Started by Jose Raul Ramirez in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin on Tuesday. 2 Replies

The body shop lost my armrests! I need the driver's side and passenger side. The ISSUE is my 63 did not come with power windows It has manual crank windows so the armrests are not setup for switches.…Continue

390 engine available

Started by Phil in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

If anyone has a need for a decent running 390 (trans available as well, but needs work), out of a 63, I have one available in the state of WA. I know it's frowned upon by some, but I'm completing an…Continue

WTB transmission cover plates

Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Michael Monson on Tuesday. 2 Replies

I’m looking for both the cover plate over the torque converter and the cover over the flywheel.  Apparently over the last 60 years, both have “fallen off” and now I’m looking on putting it back…Continue

Commercial Chassis Dual Battery Tray Questions

Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Monson on Monday. 3 Replies

I'm looking for some info and hopefully some pictures on the commercial chassis dual battery setup.  Is the second battery tray (driver side) , the same as the passenger side or is it mirrored?  I'm…Continue

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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed

Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments

Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?

My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.

Many thanks,

-Samu

Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

Hey guys,

I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

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New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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