"When I replaced the bushings and ball joints on my 63, I didn't see any difference in the bushing shaft or the control arm from the right or left side except for the ball joints themselves. Like Jason mentioned the ground strap was attached to…"
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What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Oct 9, 2018. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I have a 64 coupe with the original 429. It runs great, until you try to really accelerate then it pings and i'm hesitant to accelerate. The highest octane fuel we have here in California is 91. The…Continue
Tags: requirements, fuel, booster, octane
1963 upper control arms needed
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Thomas Dec 1, 2019. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have a decent pair of upper control arms to fit a 63? I'm not concerned about bushings, shafts, or ball joints as I had already planned on replacing them. Any help or leads are…Continue
Wanted: 1964 DeVille blue seat button.
Started Nov 9, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes
I need one seat button for my 64 Coupe De Ville. I'm missing just the one and need it for when my seats are reupholstered. You can email me direct at njmazza@gmail.comThanks!Continue
1964 original carpet
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 6, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Does anyone know exactly what type of carpet was used? I have a 64 Coupe with original carpet. It does not seam to be an 80/20 loop like Auto Custom Carpet sells and it is not a cut pile either. It…Continue
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"Awesome! Thank you very much for your help Jason!"
"OK. So I looked at my upper control pictures on file and ALL have the ground strap on the rear. I checked the Shop Manual and MPB illustrations and they have the ground strap on the rear. I checked the very stock 1963 Parts Car I have outside and my…"
"There should be a ground strap on both and remember trying to use that as my guide but remember them being not consistent in terms of which end they were on. If you have a picture inside the engine bay showing the upper control arms that show…"
"Thanks for the help! Unfortunately the arms were painted at some point, I do recall one side having a little ground strap attached to the arm bushing and one side didn't not sure if that would identify them..."
"According to my notes"The lowers are the same left to right but according to master parts book left and right uppers are different. It says LH upper will have a daub of yellow paint on metal tag if original."The core arms look the same to…"
"I recently removed upper ball joints but didn't mark which side was which. Are the driver side and passenger side upper control arms interchangeable when the ball joint is removed? They appear identical"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
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- At 11:01am on January 22, 2015,
Jason Edge said…
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The Australian Bushfires:.......
Started by Kevin Campbell in General Discussion. Last reply by Kurt 22 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I know we have some Aussies on here and I have to say, Australia, is in a whole world of hurt at the moment, so do ya best to stay safe.Currently, in the southern states, 4 huge fire fronts, look…Continue
Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 0 Replies 1 Like
To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue
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How much play in 63 timing chain?
Started by Ben Roberts in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 4 Replies 1 Like
I will be installing a new chain and gears because I'm in this deep and all the forums here strongly recommend doing so. It appears the coating is intact and I don't have to worry about that debris…Continue
Harmonic balancer holes are too shallow for the 3 bolts of puller
Started by Ben Roberts in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Ben Roberts on Friday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Trying to pull 1963 390 harmonic balancer. The holes needed for the 3 bolts on the puller can only thread in 1/4” which is not enough to run an impact wrench on it. I ran a tap to clean the threads…Continue
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1964 429 Aluminum Front Cover For Sale!
Posted by Jeff Kinzler on January 12, 2020 at 3:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I wound up with an extra front cover for my '64 and offering it for sale.
Purchased from a knowledgable part supplier with thorough hands-on knowledge of 63-64 Cadillac engines, who checked the part before sending it to me. The oil pump driven gearSee S bore and the pressure relief piston bore are both .002 over and within the .005…
ContinueLooking for the Rochester Choke Tube ...
Posted by Mack on January 10, 2020 at 1:14am 3 Comments 0 Likes
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Looking to buy the choke tube for my Rochester... anybody have one for Sale???
AC/heater for 1964 Cadillac coupe de ville
Posted by Matias J. Adrogue on January 7, 2020 at 11:11am 9 Comments 0 Likes
Good morning! I am Matias Adrogue. I bought a 1964 Cadillac coupe de ville last year and am real close to the final restoration details! I call her “Jaws 64”. Pics will be posted soon. I need advise regarding a AC/heater. It came stock in the vehicle but it does not work. A mechanic gave me a bid of $1700 to replace and repair. I am ready to install a new system - Vintage Air or Old Air Products from Fort Worth Texas. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts. I read the great write…
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Posted by Merlino jean marc on December 31, 2019 at 2:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello everyone
As a European, I fell in love with Americans cars and Americana stuff.
I bought a running 63 for cheap .but there is no secret when you buy cheap ,it is big project. The car needs everything. Overtime I was able to slowing buy parts .actually I am looking for the passenger front lower section which is becoming harder ,and harder to find
The car has a lot of issue with rust.it needs a paint,a top and I need to replace all floor pans.with patience and…
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