"Thanks! I replaced the lenses with repros and also sprayed the inside of the housings with chrome spray paint in addition to cleaning up the sockets. Seemed to help a lot."
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B Pillar Interior Trim
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 3, 2023. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone:The interior trim covering for my B Pillars is missing in my 64 Fleetwood, and I am wondering what the piece(s) looks like so I can recreate it.I found this photo online (not a Fleetwood)…Continue
Rear Vent Window Weatherstripping Replacement
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Buonaccorso Dec 25, 2022. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone here replaced the weatherstripping on the rear vent windows of a Fleetwood 60 Special? Unlike the front vent windows, the pivot shaft of the window is inserted into the weatherstipping…Continue
Fleetwood vs. other 6 window sedans
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Buonaccorso Apr 25, 2022. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Are the rear doors on other 6 window sedans the same as the Fleetwood 60 special? Obviously the door cards are different, but is that it? Steele has weatherstripping available for the rear door 6…Continue
Rear patch panel
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Sep 7, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking for a patch panel to weld in to replace the rusted out section of my rear end as circled in the picture. This is for a 1964 Fleetwood 60.Regards,MikeContinue
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"Here's my 64 NY Plate"
"On one side, I don’t have the holes since it’s a replacement fender from a non-fleetwood. So I ground off the pegs and just put glue on the backside of the letter. On the other side, I have the pegs so I used a little on the back of the…"
"I used superglue, and once it set up it was an extremely strong hold. Just be careful and don’t use too much. I first tried using 3m plastic trim adhesive, but it didn’t work well and a letter fell off (luckly in my driveway)."
"I sent MIke an email this morning with pictures but thought I would share here showing the front and back of these. I was able to locate several colors in my stash but not the sandalwood with the cut pile that he needs. The only difference…"
"There is not cardboard on the back... it is just a piece of carpet on the bottom sewn to a piece of vinyl/leather at the top, and glued to the metal inside B-pillar with what looks like that 3M spray adhesive. From memory there is not difference…"
B Pillar Interior Trim
Hi Everyone:The interior trim covering for my B Pillars is missing in my 64 Fleetwood, and I am wondering what the piece(s) looks like so I can recreate it.I found this photo online (not a Fleetwood) - It looks like there is carpet on the bottom, and then maybe matching leather (?) above that. Is there a cardboard backer that ties it all together or are they separately attached? Also, does it vary based on model?…See More
"Thanks Jason, good suggestions. Steele lists the replacement part for Fleetwoods from 61-64, so that broadens the search even more."
"Michael, as a CLC member I would reach out to other members with a 63/64 Fleetwood and see if they have run into this rear vent window rubber seal issue. Marty Smith is one member that I know has restored a lot of his Fleetwood 60 Special. Looking…"
"The issue is the metal is molded into the weatherstripping itself. On the new piece there is also a metal strip molded in, but the area where I could potentially drill a hole is notched out and is only rubber. "
"Michael. One would assume since the metal guide piece didn't come with the rubber you were to reuse the old metal I am seeing in the picture. I have some 60S rears somewhere and can take a look at one when it gets above 10 degrees, but…"
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Rear Vent Window Weatherstripping Replacement
Has anyone here replaced the weatherstripping on the rear vent windows of a Fleetwood 60 Special? Unlike the front vent windows, the pivot shaft of the window is inserted into the weatherstipping itself. On the original rubber, there was a hole in the molded steel of the weatherstripping that it fit into. On the reproduction (Steele), there is just a rubber pocket with no metal backing, so a hole (with integrity) can't be drilled. As a result, I cant properly keep the window from falling out. I…See More
"Thanks for the idea!"
"All rear doors are different from 1963 to 1964, even across similar body styles (eg. 1963 4W to 1964 4W; 1963 6W to 1964 6W, 1963 60S to 1964 60S) due to deeper valley at top rear of door for the taller tail fin line down top rear qtr to tip end of…"
"Looks like Steele sells the rubber seal by the foot with push in clips and without:
With clips: https://www.steelerubber.com/door-weatherstrip-70-1245-73
Without clips: https://www.steelerubber.com/door-weatherstrip-70-1111-73"
Profile Information
- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 32717
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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- At 8:02am on June 16, 2020,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter.
- Click on www.join.6364cadillac.com for more information on joining the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and the Cadillac LaSalle Club.Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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Dino Diaries - Feb 28, 2025: What's Good for the Convertible is Good for the Coupe!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
I have made some "factory" upgrades to my 64 Coupe de Ville by installing some options available to my Coupe de Ville such as power vent windows, tilt steering column, am/fm, 3 way rearview mirror,…Continue
Sabre Spoke Wheels
Started by Alan Grst in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings, I have a set of Kelsy Hayes Sabre Wheels # 38612. Will these fit my '64 sedan? Do I need to make any modifications?Thanks!AlanContinue
Coolant Overflow Bottle / Reservoir for 64 Cadillac Eldorado
Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Chris Codd on Friday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings Everyone. I read a discussion thread about "radiator and related", covering coolant overflow. Has anyone fitted an overflow reservoir / bottle to their 64 Cadillac? Is there if a…Continue
Dino Diaries - Feb 25, 2025 - Open Up and Say Ahh!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Thursday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Just back with a new batch of cadmium plated parts, I like to imagine Dino saying "Ahh" as I sort through the next cad plated goodies to install. This morning I installed a cad plated fuel pump to…Continue
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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?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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