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63 passenger ashtray won’t release
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton Nov 19, 2025. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I’ve been working on freeing up the passenger side ashtray on my 63. You can push the ashtray in all over the unit and it won’t release. The only way to get it to flip down is to push the…Continue
Vacuum line from check valve - 1963
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton Sep 15, 2025. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, I’m in the midst of some under dash work including a heater core replacement and refreshment of the boxes. There’s this large vacuum line coming off of the check valve by the steering…Continue
Heater core/box gaskets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 31, 2025. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi guys,On this labor day weekend, I am laboring to replace my heater core and evaporator. I'm seeking wisdom on refreshing and replacing the various gaskets and seals, like the ones pictured around…Continue
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"Here are the paged dedicated to the "wonderful" 1963 RH ash tray in the Nov 1962 Serviceman Bulletin:"
"Also for anyone reading, here is the Serviceman bulletin related to the linkages, thanks to the club here:"
"Thank you both, gents.
Jason, I browsed through the service bulletins and was only able to find two pertinent articles; one describes how the lighter may block opening, the other describes a remedy for rattling sounds.
Russ, I will try wrapping…"
"Wrap some electrical tape around the top post. The ash tray adjustable are strikes the top post when you push the ash tray back. Be sure the plastic cam rotates freely.
When you push the ash tray back, the spastic cam rotates down,…"
"The 1963 Cadillac RH ashtray was a mess to say the least. There were at least 3 fixes in the Serviceman Bulletins as I recall, and different configurations depending where in the production run the car was built. We have all the 63 Model Year…"
63 passenger ashtray won’t release
Hi everyone,I’ve been working on freeing up the passenger side ashtray on my 63. You can push the ashtray in all over the unit and it won’t release. The only way to get it to flip down is to push the top of the trip lever assembly manually through the glovebox.I smushed the pictured stretched string back somewhat but no dice. I also messed with the fore and aft adjustment to no avail. I haven’t else a clue where to begin with this. Curiously enough, there was a factory defect tag hanging from…See More
"I got it!
The hose coming out of the right side of the valve seems to be the supply line for vacuum. It goes up to the bulkhead on the firewall. The nib is circled in red and also pictured is the backside of said bulkhead, from the engine bay,…"
"One of those big hoses go to the NSS and to the parking brake vacuum canister."
Vacuum line from check valve - 1963
Hi everyone, I’m in the midst of some under dash work including a heater core replacement and refreshment of the boxes. There’s this large vacuum line coming off of the check valve by the steering column. Service manual doesn’t show where this one goes - unless I’m misreading. Pictures attached - any ideas?…See More
"Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing!"
1963 Cadillac AC Heat Air Box Mode Door Demo
"Do you recall if there is a return spring on the interior side of that mode door?
I took mine apart and there appeared to be one with one end broken. Just checking my work. "
"I use a flat gasket that is found at hardware stores. One side has a sticky side so it sticks. They are available in many sizes. "
Heater core/box gaskets
Hi guys,On this labor day weekend, I am laboring to replace my heater core and evaporator. I'm seeking wisdom on refreshing and replacing the various gaskets and seals, like the ones pictured around the heater core and the blower box.The heater core sealant seems to be some sort of paste, like RTV. And the other gaskets, are they just basic neoprene?Thanks so much.…See More
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WTB: passenger side C-pillar trim piece 63 SdV
Started by Mark Geertsma in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Jason Edge on Monday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I’m looking for the small passenger side C-pillar trim piece (roughly the division between roof and body) for my 63 Sedan de Ville. This is not the wide molding that extends sideways from the rear…Continue
Interior wood
Started by Jeff Donaldson in Restoration Discussion Feb 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Quick question......What is the best wood cleaner/polish for the interior wood trim in my 64 Fleetwood?CheersJeffContinue
Rescan of November 1962 Serviceman Bulletin Uploaded
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion Jan 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Back in November I started rescanning the Serviceman Bulletins as a…Continue
Dino Undercarriage Restoration Continues Rearward at the Frame to Body Support Flat Braces
Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion Jan 24. 0 Replies 1 Like
After making a decent start on cleaning up a section below right rear area of my my 64 Coupe de Ville - Dino's undercarriage, I have been slow to make more progress but in the last couple of days…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 0 Likes
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
New 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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