"And this one for under $500 without the new booster also listed. But these are brakes, you can't mess around, I'd get the new booster and have the right pressure and be safe. However, I'm not a brake expert. I've done everything…"
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Free front brake drums and shoes for '64 DeVille
Started this discussion. Last reply by Preston Bealle Sep 15. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I converted my '64 to front disc brakes. I have the drums and shoes and parts that the car came with. Anyone can have them if you want them, just pay shipping, which won't be cheap since they are…Continue
Driver's power window won't lift--buy a new motor?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Preston Bealle Jun 27. 5 Replies 0 Likes
The window's been fine as long as I've owned the car so I don't think it has an issue with the track. When you push the button to lift it, the lights dim, indicating to me that the wiring is OK…Continue
THE SAGA ENDS! My Carter carb is finally replaced properly with Edelbrock 1406
Started this discussion. Last reply by Preston Bealle Aug 13, 2018. 7 Replies 1 Like
I hope this is useful to others, it's a complex story. I was having starting issues and hesitation issues with my fuel flow in the '64 Deville and posted here. Various folks gave me excellent info on…Continue
Can't get new Carter AFB to IDLE, though it starts and runs nicely
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Jul 11, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So, having been through many installations of a new Edelbrock 1406 with no success getting it to run smoothly, as documented here, and THANKS for everyone's help, I ordered a rebuilt Carter AFB.The…Continue
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"Here's the kit on Ebay, for $707, on sale from $745. It's for 61-66 Cadillac
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-66-CADILLAC-FRONT-POWER-DISC-BRAKE-CONVERSION-KIT-w-DISC-DRUM-BOOSTER/283442143187?hash=item41fe77dfd3:g:0JEAAOSwHLNZVT57"
"http://www.classicperform.com/Store2/Brakes/6162CBK-13.htm
Is this the kit? 1134 USD now, 745 USD was a lot lower."
"Yes, you make some good points here. The stock drums should be adequate to stop the car. However, two things. In my case, the brakes locked up twice at a stop sign and screeched. I could either redo the brakes as is for a few hundred dollars, or for…"
"That's something I want to do. I checked with Summit but they were not sure if their kit would work with the wire wheels. I'm going to do more research and see what I can find."
"My Car was bought new off the showroom floor in 64 and extremely well maintained always over the years for the —-sheer LOVE of the machine
In all the years I have owned my 64 convertible I have not once had to question weather the…"
"I just wrote that up elsewhere and you can see it in the forum. Let me know if you can't find it. But the conversion kit was from Classic Performance Products for $745, about half what I've seen elsewhere, and after some grief from a…"
"I used a kit from Classic Performance Products which cost $745. It included an excellent new booster to replace the stock one. Other kids cost twice as much and this one is quite good. The pedal feel is different from when the drums were on, but it…"
"I really like it. Where did you get the front disc brake conversion from and what wheels are you running?"
Dutch Dickinsen replied to Preston Bealle's discussion Free front brake drums and shoes for '64 DeVille"I'd be interested in hearing more about your conversion?
What kit did you use? Any challenges with install and set-up?"
Free front brake drums and shoes for '64 DeVille
I converted my '64 to front disc brakes. I have the drums and shoes and parts that the car came with. Anyone can have them if you want them, just pay shipping, which won't be cheap since they are heavy. Hate to throw them out. They are in Connecticut. Can provide more detailed photos if you really want them. Brakes operated perfectly before I converted. I did that because I saw "Jay Leno's Garage" where he had converted an Imperial and some other cars to disc and was happy with the change. …See More
"I have that same car in white with black leather, and it's been a joy and has made me as famous as Bruce Springsteen, almost. And has needed nothing so far, except I converted it to front disc brakes and put in a new Edelbrock carburetor, both…"
"OK, all great tips, I'll try a few things before I put it in a shop, though generally I do not like to remove door panels on cars as there seems to be a bit of art to getting them back on just right. I have taken an engine apart down to the…"
"Before doing anything in my two prior posts Do this first
Simply remove the motor and clean to shinny metal --the grounds of the motor which are its mounting points to the door A very good chance all could come back to working as it should by just…"
"My wife says -- Just turn the handle -LOL ! !!
You should look over the window tracks and clean them up if needed while inside the door
You would want to replace the paper inner moisture barrier ( a kind of wax paper that should be fried by now )…"
"Remove the rubber covering in the drivers door jam encasing the wires Check all wiring to see if they are broken frayed or touching Reconnect --by color any damaged wires
Keep in mind you --can have broken wires under the wire coating so bend the…"
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Doing disc brake conversion and I need to change out the rims--what to get?
Posted on December 7, 2017 at 3:55pm 22 Comments 0 Likes
I'm having a mechanic change to '64 Deville convertible to disc brakes. He used the spacers that came with the kit but one side takes 2 spacers and the other 3, and there is a slight disconnect from the center hub from being so far out. It appears the best solution would not be further tinkering with spacers but a deeper 15" rim made for disc brakes. Does anyone know what rims might work that will allow the existing Cadillac hub caps to fit?
I have read everything I can find on disc…
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- At 12:07am on September 12, 2019,
James Elkins said…
That's something I want to do. I checked with Summit but they were not sure if their kit would work with the wire wheels. I'm going to do more research and see what I can find.
- At 9:07pm on September 11, 2019,
I really like it. Where did you get the front disc brake conversion from and what wheels are you running?
- At 3:42am on October 13, 2016,
Jason Edge said…
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Tail pipe black stuff!
Started by Lambert Ross in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Lambert Ross 16 minutes ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
any ideas how to clear the ugly black stuff shooting out from my tailpipe? After a long layover, it really messes up the garage floor. I assume its carbon but am not sure how best to react to it.…Continue
Had the 64 convert out for a spin
Started by Tony and Ginny 429 in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
A two hour ride to my favorite restaurant on the water in Crystal River on the west coast of central Florida —top down 77 degrees and 47 % humidity one outstanding day as will be the rest of the…Continue
wanted balast tube for guide eye amp
Started by maurice lapoiinte in General Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 8 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am looking for a vaccum tube for my guide eye amp. tube #5947343 it call the ballast tube, its the shorter one of the 2 and only has a filament in it. fits 59-66 cadillacs with the guidematic…Continue
Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 12 hours ago. 0 Replies 1 Like
To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue
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still need a driveshaft
Posted by wayne weaver on November 26, 2019 at 11:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
well thank you UPS for losing the driveshaft that Russ Austin shipped me.
however i still need a rear driveshaft section for my 63. mine has a vibration due to the bushing inside of it. its a shame because the ball and sockets in the cardian joints are perfect but it has a woble on the balancing machine. so . still need the rear section. anyone have a good one ? is there driveshaft alternatives to use ? i am really considering an LS swap and since im fighting the driveshaft search…
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Posted by maurice lapoiinte on November 24, 2019 at 3:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
So my 63 guide matic headlamps stay on low beam all the time. I have so far bypassed the system and everything works normal. I have been thru the trouble shooting in the manual but this is where the confusion begins.on my car when the power relay is powered I have low beam and when its not powered I have highbeam, this appears to be opposite what the diagnosis says should be correct.The wiring is all original and no wires have been mixed up.has anyone ever unplugged the 2 wire connector…
Continue Another advantage of the Pertronix III
Posted by Doug Scarrow on November 23, 2019 at 11:12am 1 Comment 1 Like
Having tried both the II and III I can say the multispark feature of the III offers a smoother idle . It is also easier to install .Does not require removal of the distributor
Stuck at two red (dash) lights!
Posted by Jeff Kinzler on November 3, 2019 at 10:00pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
I hope someone can help solve these two electrical problems that appeared one after the other.
By way of background: The car, a '64 Eldorado has very limited use. It was at a restoration shop for 15 months until last January- that supposedly did a bunch of wiring repairs including rebuilding the gas gauge that still hasn't worked properly, and the clock that hasn't worked, and re-soldering the broken wires in the drive door. All window and seat controls appear to be…
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