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Joe DiIaconi
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Replacement trunk lid
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe DiIaconi Aug 24. 36 Replies 0 Likes
Trunk Lid Acid dipping
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe DiIaconi Aug 9. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Just received my trunk…Continue
1964 Cadillac Comfort Control System
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe DiIaconi Aug 8. 5 Replies 0 Likes
On the 1964 Cadillac Comfort Control System I know that if you slide the bar over to position one that's fully automatic, then if you slide it over one more position that's high fan. If you slide it…Continue
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Joe DiIaconi replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"You could take yours apart and make a template out of it with measurements and post it on here for people that want to make one for themselves. ( of course I'm only thinking about myself LOL)"
Clovis replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"Now that sounds like a cool idea Joe. Find out how much some seat materials would cost from SMS and instead of carpet use that and have it made to look like a seat. Very cool idea!!!!!"
Joe DiIaconi replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"I would even go one step further and tuft it with buttons covered in the same material."
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"Actually these very big trunks are luxury accomidations for --a dead body You know you could be stuffed into a Camery trunk instead and have your knees on your chin LOL !!!!
As Kevin would say -- stuff me sideways !!!!!! ( in a Camery ?? )
Enjoy"
Kevin Campbell replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"That's really handy to know. :-)"
Clovis replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"Jason, two screws hold it in place since the back holds four kicker amps. My subs also are mounted in the package tray and have boxes mounted around them. This hides and cleaned it up. You could add a clip system if needed for easy removal. I still…"
Clovis replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"Thanks Tony. Yes the stains wash right out of this new material "
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"No signs of blood stains-- from prior body disposal making for a very tidy good looking trunk space The addition of your partician looks real nice to clean up the overall look
Enjoy"
Jason Edge replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"I like the concealed barrier wall as I sometimes stash stuff over to the left of the spare tire when at car shows. This option completely covers the storage area. I assume it pops right off to gain access to spare, etc."
Clovis replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"this is how a trunk can look Joe, LOL well you wanted me to post it."
Joe DiIaconi commented on Jason Edge's blog post Trunk Compartment"Looking over your post Jason, was wondering if you replaced your trunk carpet as well as the cardboard set ? If so where did you Source them?"
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"joe D
I really do not care for -your last painter ( body shops ) answer about rust in Florida More mechanics nonsence to me Sounds to me he is covering his butt --for less than quality work which is just that if the rust returned In a short time…"
Jason Edge replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"That trunk lid in the attachments looks super nice. If a trunk lid or other panel has been near the ocean with the salt in the air, they can rust from the inside as well as the outside. Unless this trunk lid has sat next to the ocean for 50 years,…"
Joe DiIaconi replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Replacement trunk lid"Hello Jason sorry for the confusion. #1 Car was painted 4 years ago. Bought my house with a garage 3 years ago, so the car sat out side for a year after it was painted. My painter told me before he painted my car here in Florida you are just biding…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 coupe deville
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- No
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- no
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1964 Cadillac AC with a 7 port Vacuum control valve
Posted on August 24, 2017 at 3:00am 28 Comments 0 Likes
Is anyone having the same problem I'm having ? In park with AC on no vacuum at the fast idle diaphragm, ( so the fast idle diaphragm is out and bumping up the idle) when I put it in drive I'm getting vacuum there. So in park with the AC on the engine is idling at 900 RPM's put in drive it drops down to 450 600 ish. So when your sitting at a red light it feels like the engine is starving for fuel not to mention it's running hotter than it should.…
Continue Can't sleep thinking about my car, am I alone in this ?
Posted on August 23, 2017 at 3:23am 20 Comments 0 Likes
I have had my 64 13 years and I think I might be on the right track to fixing my AC. I think I might have the vaccum lines going to the check valve before the neutral safety switch at the bottom of the steering column in the wrong configuration and Im not sure where the black line going from the power servo rotary valve number 6 vacuum line is going.
rear end bushing
Posted on August 7, 2015 at 5:47am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Can anyone tell me the name and or parts number of the bushing at the top of the pumpkin ( rear differential ) ?
Rear shocks
Posted on June 28, 2015 at 3:37pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Just bought some rear shocks from Rock Auto, going to install them, any advice ?
I did install my front ones last year.
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 1:33am on March 19, 2016,
Joe DiIaconi said… Your welcome, glad I could help.
- At 11:28pm on March 18, 2016,
Dusty said… - Hey joe got my heater and air fixated thank you for you're time
- At 11:58pm on March 12, 2016, Dusty said…
- Hey joe thank you for feed back on my heater problem steal trying to find out what size vacoum hose coming from my transducer to my power servo
- At 5:01pm on August 6, 2014,
Christopher Codd said… Haha yeah, I've heard that is the holy grail of AC repair manuals. I'll need it when I replace everything.
- At 4:49pm on August 6, 2014, Joe DiIaconi said…
If you decide to take it on again you should get the AC BOOK FOR DUMMY'S for Cadillac Tim $45 bucks & you will not end up Bald like me :)
- At 4:41pm on August 6, 2014, Christopher Codd said…
Hey Joe, I did have the AC working for a short time and it was ICE COLD. The car must have not been checked for freon leaks, because a short time after I paid a pretty penny for the R12 freon recharge, it all must have leaked out. Before I had the chance to really go through and try it all again the compressor froze up and most likely wrecked every other component connected. So I put repairing the AC on the backburner for awhile. The best advice I can give you is try recharging the AC, check THOROUGHLY for leaks, and pray.
- At 10:31am on October 20, 2013, Joe DiIaconi said…
To be honest I told myself I wouldn't contact him until he calls me & I haven't. He has been doing a grate job and I know I'm lucky to have found him. I have given him 2 other $10,000 paint
jobs for cars of friends of mine so I know he wants to get mine done & right ( I hope & pray) Here is a picture of the truck he painted,I saw it at the the car show which is how I got to meet him.
- At 9:41am on October 20, 2013,
Tony and Ginny 429 said… - Joe
Tha car is comming along real nice
Many of us would love to be doing the same
All due respect, do keep in touch with the shop on a regular basis , so you keep them on there toes and moving along
It just seems that is necessary when getting most things done correctly
Just my 2 cents
- At 8:09am on October 12, 2013,
Jason Edge said… A wise lady you have there indeed!
- At 7:51am on October 12, 2013, Joe DiIaconi said…
Thank you Jason, it's funny my ex girl friend told me once, if you have to put $250 into your Caddy you don't blink an eye, but if you have to put free air in the tires of your truck you get annoyed
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1963 Ignition Bezel
Started by Lee Martin in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 16 minutes ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for a good ignition lock nut bezel for 1963! This is the chrome piece that holds the ignition housing in place and protects painted dash from key scratches. Opening must be more than 15/16"…Continue
Floor Pans
Started by Tommy Nicolosi in Restoration Discussion 48 minutes ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Are the floors on 1961-1964 the same???Continue
Back to Starter
Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 1 hour ago. 39 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, short refresher, last dec i relpaced starter w rebuilt from usa parts. and even then, after short runs where i got up to temp, if i shutvcar off, and then tried to start, it would drag…Continue
Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 3 hours ago. 0 Replies 1 Like
To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue
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HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side
Posted by Norman Silverman on September 17, 2018 at 8:15pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Hi.
Update:
I removed both 7 nipple vacuum valves and called my buddy who owns a machine shop. Tomorrow we'll re-surface the valve faces and then I'll reinstall them. HOWEVER, the one that comes out easily and comes apart with no rivet is on the Power module side. It installs on one side with a small bolt, and on the other it is held on by a clip, WHICH IS MISSING ON MY CAR. I am going to assume it is the same clip that is used on the Control Module side. Anybody got one? Happy…
Continue 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine
Posted by Norman Silverman on September 15, 2018 at 5:44pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
So, I've put my 7 vacuum valve from the control head side to the test, and it failed. I looked at the instructions for re-conditioning it and unless I am missing something, the instructions are missing something (about how to take off the clip that provides the tension that holds the two pieces together).
In any case, I can't do this particular repair so I am looking for a new valve (not likely), or a good re-conditioned one, or someone who has done this before and would do mine for…
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Mosiac Cadillac emblem Table
Posted by Dana G Cooper on August 30, 2018 at 10:48pm 11 Comments 2 Likes
Wanted to share a picture of a table my wife made for me to display with our 63 Coupe Deville. 
Inside door handle thread size
Posted by Michael Jarnagin on August 23, 2018 at 4:31pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Anyone know the thread size on the inside door handle bolts mine are missing any info much appreciated
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