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ORIGINAL CAR
Started Dec 12, 2024 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have an all original 63 Cadillac Park Avenue. It has won awards in the past in the Originality Category. My question to the group is what types of work you can do on the car that does not cause…Continue
63 Cadillac no electrical power
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Nov 25, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a 63 cadillac park avenue. My bulbs in the door panels in the front driver and passenger sides were out. I replaced them today and no illumination. My battery is fully charged and I tried…Continue
bulb for door handle 1963 Cadillac
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Erickson Nov 11, 2024. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My lights in the side door panel are out on the driver and front passenger side of my 63. The back lights work on the door side panelsDo you know where I might get bulbs and what I would reference…Continue
63 cadillac spots on driveway
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Sep 28, 2024. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Another question--just bought my 63 cadillac--There are some brown spots in my driveway on the driver's side of the car Doesn't appear to be oil All fluids are full Any ideas Continue
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"Dave, your door jam switch may have 2 or 3 wires, if 2 they should be black/white and a black wire. A third wire should be red The first thing to try is to put a test light to each end of the light socket to see if you have power (should have power…"
ORIGINAL CAR
I have an all original 63 Cadillac Park Avenue. It has won awards in the past in the Originality Category. My question to the group is what types of work you can do on the car that does not cause the car to no longer be an Original. I noticed the rubber around the windows is cracking. Can I replace that rubber without violating any requirements for the car to be an ORIGINAL? I am a novice on judging requirements. Thanks David See More
"Does the horn or headlight work? Check that the battery posts are clean and tight. Check the starter connections. The red wire comes off of the big post up to the fuse box and to the ignition switch. Check that there is power to the fuse box. Check…"
"Hi Dave,
Without being there to see it, I would first check both battery cables for proper connections; that the negative is grounded properly to the frame and then the positive cable -especially at the starter/solenoid (that…"
63 Cadillac no electrical power
I have a 63 cadillac park avenue. My bulbs in the door panels in the front driver and passenger sides were out. I replaced them today and no illumination. My battery is fully charged and I tried starting the car. Absolutely no power. Started fine earlier in teh day. No lights will come on, no turnover when I start the car--completely dead. Any ideas as to what the problem might be. See More
"Thank you Jason. David "
"Disconnect battery and gently pry the lens cover off with a very small screwdriver or jeweler's tool."
"Thanks Jason. I will try here first and if not available will order from you. Are they hard to install? I am a novice at repairs."
"Hi David, They are a #212 bulb and available at Wal Mart, Amazon and most auto parts stores. If you don't have a store nearby I have them new for $2 each, or $4 for the pair which drops to $3 with Chapter Discount. I can ship 2-3 day…"
bulb for door handle 1963 Cadillac
My lights in the side door panel are out on the driver and front passenger side of my 63. The back lights work on the door side panelsDo you know where I might get bulbs and what I would reference to obtain those parts. See More
"Honestly, that is about as vague as a description can get. make a video. "
"Tighten the screw."
"pics are worth a thousand words. Location of the stains in relation to the car. Like next to the right front wheel, or under the steering gearbox. "
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Park Avenue
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 29643
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 7:37am on May 19, 2025,
Jason Edge said…
I deleted the .png version of this photo file and uploaded as a .jpg and added to our Wiring & Electrical Schematics and Pictures photo album help page.
Here is a direct link: Click Here
- At 9:28pm on May 18, 2025,
Bill Wolf said…
Dave, your door jam switch may have 2 or 3 wires, if 2 they should be black/white and a black wire. A third wire should be red The first thing to try is to put a test light to each end of the light socket to see if you have power (should have power without the key on) If no power, check the body feed fuse. If you have power, pop the door jam switch out and touch the black/white wire to a known ground. Let me know the results.
- At 1:30pm on September 22, 2024,
Dennis P. DiBari said…
Hi David,
Great story about your 1963 Cadillac. It sounds like a great find. Good luck!
Dennis DiBari
Cottekill, NY
- At 11:47am on September 22, 2024,
David, Thanks for the story and history of the car. I knew Kurt and judged the car in 2013 at the Boston Grand National. Kurt was a great guy and Chapter Member.
Your car, then Kurt's car was featured in our November 2013 Newsletter. You can check it out by Clicking Here.
We don't like to feature the same car too often but it has been 11 years and it would be great to do a follow-up feature on this car sometime. Anytime you want to submit a store with pictures I would be honored to feature it again.
- At 9:46am on September 22, 2024,
Hi David, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter & Website. Be sure to jump in and tell us about your 63 Park Avenue when you get a chance. We have several others in the Chapter with the "short deck" Caddy!
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Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?
Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch 10 hours ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
My mechanic has sourced a choke housing and new internals. As you might expect, the choke tube is damaged and or clogged. My options are to either replace the choke tube, or my mechanic recommends…Continue
Tags: Electric Choke, Choke Tube
window regulators
Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
For years my winds have seemed to be looser and less accurate than most modern windows. I am thinking the soft parts are worn. Has anybody gone through thier window regulators and felts to restore…Continue
Correct whitewalls
Started by Richard Stanley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I just replaced my tires from Diamondback (I had bad results in the past from Coker). It was the second time, due to the age of the tires. About 18 years ago Diamondback made custom whitewalls…Continue
Dino Radiator Leak - Time to Recore!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Thursday. 35 Replies 0 Likes
I had brought up the topic of radiator leaks as a discussion topic for our Chapter Zoom meet-up this past Sunday and thought I would share on our website for everyone and probably do a more formal…Continue
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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
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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