Classic Cadillac Coupe Burns On Busy Freeway In Tustin
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Ray Schick
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Spinning my Wheels.......
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Jun 4. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Power Antenna
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 18, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody have any issues with their stock power antenna & radio? My power antenna quit on me , it was working fine , checked all connections on radio & antenna nothing found. the plastic…Continue
Synthetic oil
Started Aug 18, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey, any of you guys running synthetic oil in your car and if you are what brand , & weight , and how do you like it ?
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"Glad the car is back to Smoooooooth Riding
I know the relief you must be feeling ( i remember my own )
New brakes seem to alway be a softer peddle until a little time is put on them
Enjoy your road trip to the CLC The brakes working will make that…"
"Sooo, last couple of days I took the car out for a ride, went to a nice open lot and got a little more aggressive on the braking. Forward 3-4 times and reverse 3-4 times 35-40 mph. It seemed that it brought my pedal to a more firm braking,…"
"I think with the disc pads it trues the flatness of the surfaces with each other, but with the shoes it aligns the curvature of shoes to drum. I would guess any bit of out of alignment, curvature-wise, might cause a bit of vibration at different…"
"I always do it that in my modern cars with disc brakes, don’t know why I didn’t do it the first time with drum brakes."
"Bob, "Bedding" the brakes is a must. I usually do about 10 medium to hard stops after I install any new shoes or pads. I'll usually run up to about 60 mph and bring to a complete stop, not slamming on the brakes, but giving the…"
"In preparing to drive the nearly 700 miles one way to the 2019 Grand Nation in Louisville, I thought it might be the time to tackle the brake issue again.The previous 2 sets of shoes I tried were Raybustos; one set riveted and the other bonded. As I…"
"Thanks for all your help guy’s, I’ll let you know the outcome in a day or two . Weather permitting..."
"The weather here in Chicago has been crap lately, waiting for it to clear up. Plan on taking it out for a ride and see if I can get theses brakes to set in . I will find an open lot and do some reverse shots, Then do the forward process and see how…"
"Russ
I realize at this point in time i kind of do this brake stuff by feel ( spin the drum till it feels right )
I do back off the nut on the hub a few notches to where the carter pin will fit trough the hub nut to lock it in place -which is closer…"
"Due to the --brake adjusting slot --being at the front of the drums on our year Cadillacs --which is not the norm for most cars I do the following: I put the tire on the hub with two lug nuts --off the ground
You need to get the brakes adjusted…"
"Ray, Did you seat or bed the brake shoes as noted in section 6. Break-In of New Linings on page 6-7 of your 1964 Shop Manual? I always "seat" all new brake shoes or pads once installed. I scanned thru all the replies and didn't…"
"Russ
I may have a few bolts loose but my wheel besrings are ----OK ---LOL
Thanks for keeping an eye on me -- details details details !
Enjoy"
"Holy crap Tony, your wheels are loose. The book states to tighten to 30 ft pounds and back off 1/4 turn."
"I checked the book and there is a primary shoe and secondary shoe. be sure you have them on correctly. I believe the bigger shoe goes onto the back."
"Thanks Mark, I’ll check it out "
Profile Information
- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Coupe Deville
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- 27725
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- yes
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:11am on May 11, 2013,
jeff pflueger said…
- Ray let me know how that adapter from crutchfield works, ill be getting one for myself soon.
- At 10:14pm on November 24, 2012,
Bill Smith said…
Ray, I have an AM/FM in one of my 63 parts cars.I will remove it in the next week or so and let you know condition and price. Thanks, Bill
- At 9:53pm on November 7, 2012,
Raymond Peter Bombeck Sr. said…
Boy didn't mean to copy what you said about mine but
Sweeeeeeeeet says it all
- At 7:36pm on November 5, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Ray,
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home.
Jason.
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Retro Sound Radio
Posted on December 5, 2018 at 5:34am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Retro Sound Radio
am-fm 30 pre-sets built in amp 18 watts, 40 watts peak x 4 channels
user control bass,treble,fader & balance. Push button styling.
aux input for IPod. Power antenna and amp turn on…
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Coming in with Parts Car #51 - 1964 CDV
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 11 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Just picked up parts car #51 in Chattanooga TN. Will head back with my prize tomorrow.…Continue
Rear seat speaker for convertible ?
Started by Ken Stout in General Discussion. Last reply by Ken Stout yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm doing a complete interior rebuild in my '64 from dash to top boot and am also up-grading the stereo system to modern day standards while maintaining an original look in the process. I'm…Continue
July 4th Photos
Started by Lee Martin in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Went out for a cruise on the 4th and snapped some new pix...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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Hood Insulation
Posted by Dominic Salemi on July 3, 2019 at 9:15pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Can anyone give me some information on what to use to secure my hood insulation to the hood.
Thanks
Dominic
64 Hood Hinge Color?
Posted by Bob Schles on June 27, 2019 at 4:46pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Can someone tell me what color the hood hinges should be? I've seen both silver and gold cadmium plating colors on the cars. Thanks
Rear Side Window Stainless Sill Removal
Posted by Lee Martin on June 24, 2019 at 3:07pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I'm looking to replace a piece of the stainless trim that sits on the outside of the car like a sill outside the rear passenger side window. I can just barely see one screw at one end but does the door panel and/or window need to come out to access this? If anyone has done this I'd like to learn what is involved. Here's a photo of the piece I'm talking about:…
Cadillac Returns to its Roots Under New Leadership
Posted by Jeff Kinzler on May 1, 2019 at 12:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Cadillac’s new boss says they should stop trying to build BMWs and go back to building Cadillacs again.
What do you think?
https://carbuzz.com/news/cadillac-finally-admits-what-everyone-knew-for-years
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