"It's possible that the seal started catching on the sleeve. Hopefully just an isolated incident but more oil couldn't hurt. "
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Body By Fisher: More Than A Carriage On A Doorsill
Started Sep 1 0 Replies 1 Like
Here's a great article which includes 3 videos about Fisher Body. Cadillac is well represented throughout.…Continue
The often misunderstood 1963 Cadillac right front ashtray
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 12. 10 Replies 1 Like
I did a little tutorial on the 63 right front ashtray.I saw in Jason's latest video where he mentions this as a bad design. From my experience, it's not a bad mechanical design but rather it's not an…Continue
How Cadillac advertised its “Standard of the World” wares in the 1960s
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kurt Mar 1. 2 Replies 0 Likes
These ads bring me back to my childhood. When visiting my grandparents, I remember looking through their back issues of National Geographic and seeing these fantastic Cadillac ads and then sitting in…Continue
WTB 6 button power window switch and switch plate
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Fares Jan 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm looking for a 6 button power window switch and switch plate for my 63 Coupe Deville. It would come from an Eldorado or another 2 door model that has optional power vent windows. If you have these…Continue
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"I assume you lubed the seal & sleeve with oil, correct?"
"Click on the Help tab & scroll to "- Vacuum Schematics and Pictures""
"You're right about the shape for the oil pump tool. I made one from an old tent pole I had laying around. Not pretty, but it did the trick."
"Are you talking about the center (US spelling ; ) cap on the steering wheel? You can pull that off without any tools. If you are prying on the plastic, you're doing it wrong."
"This just popped up if you are still looking
http://6364cadillac.ning.com/forum/topics/64-deville-convertible-for-sale-project-car?xg_source=activity"
"Very easy to take off the intake manifold. If you find out the problem is leaking gaskets, here is where I got mine:
https://vintagecarburetorsandgaskets.com/shop/intake-manifold-set-14046e-4/"
"Lee, Same here. I could have sworn it was coming from the carburetor so I rebuilt the carburetor. It would still happen after that. It was very random. I was then convinced that my carb was worn out and was ready the replace it with an Edlebrock.…"
"Per the instructions posted, out (counter clockwise) lowers the pressure, in (clockwise) increases pressure."
"You have to have something there, either the STV or the STV eliminator. With that said, the STV has to be in working order. I had to repair the the vacuum control valve and the diaphragm on mine over the years. If yours is original chances are that…"
"I'm using the stock STV (suction throttling valve). They are adjustable per the steps below from the 63 shop manual. I set the pressure to 28 PSI for R134a. I'm pretty sure the same STV is used in 64."
"Tony, Correction: I DO have the stock STV installed. The modification is to install a STV eliminator to convert the system to a clutch cycling system.
My AC is working well (gets colder than a penguin's pecker : ) These STVs are…"
"The evaporator is inside the black case on the firewall. Take off the STV (top of evaporator) and the expansion valve (bottom of the evaporator) and run the flush through top to bottom then dry with lots of shop air. It is not necessary to…"
"There are o-rings between the manifold & compressor too.
Flushing the evaporator is the same process as flushing the condenser. Oreilly's loans out a flush tool. You run the flush through part and then follow with lots of air to push out…"
"Yep. Lubricate all o-rings with same oil you will be using in the AC system. No sealants are used."
"I didn't install the STV eliminator on my car so I have no advice on it other than follow the directions : )"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Coupe deVille
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- Yes
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:47am on April 17, 2020,
Kenneth M Karrer said…
Kurt,
Yes, I was really bummed about the GN cancellation. I was looking forward to getting together with the usual folks and the 63-64 guys and taking the 63 and my 32 to show. The annual Keels and Wheels Concours was also postponed from May until October. My 1932 All Weather Phaeton was invited to that one. I've attached a couple of pictures of both cars. The 63 has only 34k miles and would have been entered in the Primary and Preservation Classes. The 63 is triple green (basildon). Hope to see you soon.
Take care,
Ken Karrer
CenTex CLC Reg. Dir.32atRollingSculpturefront.jpegJackie63Cad..JPG
- At 7:51am on November 12, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Your page looks fantastic. The Caddy looks really nice up top
- At 7:22am on August 12, 2012,
Carsten C. said…
Hi Kurt, to tell the truth it's not Elmshorn, it's Neuendorf where I come from. This is exact half the way between Elmshorn and Glückstadt. But there are houndreds of Neuendorf in Germany so I decided to say Elmshorn as there is only one in Germany. If you are ever here again you're welcome.
- At 5:53pm on August 10, 2012,
- Hi Kurt,
Good to see you on the new site.
Jason
Kurt's Blog
Dustless blaster
Posted on October 30, 2018 at 12:23am 1 Comment 1 Like
Here's something cool I stumbled across on Youtube. Pretty cool. It's like a power washer with sand.
Food Cruise
Posted on January 28, 2015 at 1:39am 2 Comments 0 Likes
A group of my car buddies & I go on a monthly food cruise, sometimes breakfast, lunch or dinner. Last Saturday we took a 40 mile cruise down country roads from Austin TX to Salado TX. We went to a shop there called City Garage that specializes in Lincolns & had lunch afterwards at a good burger joint in Salado. We've been lucky this winter with beautiful weather for the most part with just a few cold rainy days in between. Here's a little video I put together from the cruise. It's a…
ContinuePics from Cadillac show yesterday
Posted on May 12, 2013 at 11:51am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our local CLC chapter had their annual show at Covert Cadillac in Austin TX yesterday.
There is an interesting story on the 61 limo. A man wanted to purchase a car for some nuns. They reluctantly agreed but insisted that it be bare bones with no radio or air conditioning. When the 61 series 75 showed up of course even without a radio or a/c it was way too ostentatious. The nuns tried to return it to the dealer but they said they could not sell it because it didn't have a/c. So most…
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Posted on April 22, 2013 at 1:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I went to the annual Lincoln show in Salado TX on Saturday. Yes, I have friends on the dark side. LOL. I brought my 63 CDV of course. There was also a pristine 67 Eldo, & a 89 Allante in the spectator lot so Cadillac was well represented. On the way home we stopped at Hardtails Bar & Grill in Georgetown TX http://www.hardtailsbarandgrill.com/index.html and there crashing through the wall is a full sized front end from a 64…
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Bendix Power Brake Unit Power Section
Started by Mathis Richter in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Chris Codd yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I have a huge problem my POWER SECTION of the ``Master-VAC Power Brake unit 9´´Diameter ´´ from Bendix is Broken and I can't open it to replace al the rubber parts did some of you have auch Power…Continue
Third brake light -help please.
Started by paul k in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Did anybody from the club install third brake light in the rear window in his Cadillac? I have problem to figure out how to do it. Can I just run wire from break pedal switch and second wire connect…Continue
Extra speakers in the cadillac.
Started by paul k in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, I have another question. Since I will run wire for a brake light I might run speakers wires.I would like to install 2 extra speakers or maybe 4. What is best option. I do have 2 speakers already-…Continue
429 and 400 trans. for sale
Started by Mark C Bills in For Sale. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I have an excellent running 429 with 400 trans.recently removed from my 64. It has electronic ignition, new water pump,new fan and clutch(not pictured),new fuel pump,Holley 650 vac. sec. carb. with…Continue
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1964 Cadillac Fleetwood sixty special / transmission dipstick needed
Posted by Pablo on September 20, 2020 at 9:57pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
How are you doing folks, I’m looking for a transmission dipstick, any info I will appreciated, thank you very much
1963 Cadillac hood driver side hinge
Posted by Steven on September 16, 2020 at 9:23am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello,
Does anyone know were I can buy a 1963 Cadillac hood driver side hinge or is there any other hinge that would fit?
Thanks
Steven
Bad Guage?
Posted by Karl Schwarz on August 26, 2020 at 3:08pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
So I am troubleshooting my fuel gauge issue. I bought a new sender and tested it. It it goes from 1-ohm (empty) to 35-ohm (full). When I test it (outside the tank), when the float is in the up (full) position it only moves the gauge to about 1/2 full. When at the bottom (empty) position the gauge shows empty. This is the same issue I have when I fill and then use the gas in the tank - the gauge never reads ore than half full. Based on what I've read on this thread it would seem like the…
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