"Hi Sammy,
I'm pretty surprised about that. Thought they would have them for your 63 Caddy.
Dennis DiBari"
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Carpets trunk
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 3. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Now as the trunk hinges are fixed, I realized there is not much left of the cardboard panels in the trunk which disintegrated more and more.Found a lot of sellers of interior carpets but none for…Continue
63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 3. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello folks,on a drive this weekend I had to open the trunk. Used the remote in the glovebox and it popped open a bit, but further opening was very hard und slow. I stood on the side of a main street…Continue
Frost plugs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 23. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not…Continue
Wheel alignment confusion
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Aug 6, 2024. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there,after another long pause with health and family trouble I'm back on the roadwith my CdV.Had some work on front suspension and so needed realignment of the wheels.While camber and toe in is…Continue
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"Yes I searched on his website, but nothing for 63 DeVille - only Fleetwood Conv etc."
"Hi Sammy,
I restored the entire trunk on my 64 Cadillac and got the right speckled cardboard panels and trunk mat from Caddy Daddy. You just have to look closely at the picture on their website and make sure it fits…"
Carpets trunk
Now as the trunk hinges are fixed, I realized there is not much left of the cardboard panels in the trunk which disintegrated more and more.Found a lot of sellers of interior carpets but none for trunk expect some rubber floor mats. Do I have to do it from scratch or is there a chance to get tailored ones?Thanks everybody,SammySee More
"Ok managed to change them with 2 colleagues.If it's interesting for you I made some photos of the old one which caused the trouble"
"Sounds like you may just have a bad (i.e. bent) trunk hinge. The trunk hinges and torsion (Torque) rods are different between body styles and have the one ones for your Coupe de Ville if needed. When I remove them from a parts car I remove the…"
"Thanks, it looks like the pins are in place. Looks like the torsion rod is out. Will look this week as I need two more colleagues to help me carry the trunk lid.Are the torsion rods heavy to move? Danger they come out like a spring?"
"The hinge pin migrated out. Unbolt the hinge from the trunk and undo the torsion rod on the opposite side. Tap the hinge pin back in and fold the keeper tab back in place. "
63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism
Hello folks,on a drive this weekend I had to open the trunk. Used the remote in the glovebox and it popped open a bit, but further opening was very hard und slow. I stood on the side of a main street so had no time and opened it with a little force, really not much.After that the trunk lid is now crooked to one side and doesn't close anymore. Looks like the whole hinge on one side is higher than on the other. Do you think the two main pins holding the hinges inside might got bent?Is there a…See More
"A Permatex black RTV sealant is usually good as a sealant for the freeze out plugs."
"The one that's gone bad this time is right beside steering gear, hope I can get to it. Bought this one some time agoCadillac 331/365/390 1949-1962 Engine Camshaft Bearing Set + Freeze Expansion Frost Plug (C2+EPCAD2) – Engine Parts…"
"Thanks Dennis.I think I bought this set some years ago:Cadillac 331/365/390 1949-1962 Engine Camshaft Bearing Set + Freeze Expansion Frost Plug (C2+EPCAD2) – Engine Parts Centers Online Store
What sealant did you use?"
"Our freeze plugs were originally the concave steel type and are an odd size that can be hard to find. '1 They are 31/64" diameter and there are, 6 in block and 2 in each cylinder head. My notes indicated Dorman 560-021, or…"
"Hi Sammy,
The freeze out plugs can be tough to get at along both sides of the block. It depends if an exhaust manifold/exhaust is blocking it, or even the motor mounts can cause havoc. If you can get access to it,…"
Frost plugs
Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not sure what to use..SammySee More
"Hope I can see the deformations...What grease to use? Maybe an example, make etc would help..."
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 63 Coupe De Ville
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- At 10:36am on September 4, 2018,
Jason Edge said…
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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 ClubBe 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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Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I have been having some fun with ChatGPT recently and decided to have a quick go at our old "back of shirt" logo. In about 5 minutes I came up with what you see below. I thought it was impressive.…Continue
Take heads off for rebuild
Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Monday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Compression test 15 years ago was good. Not a lot of miles since then. Summer car.Last year had a oil pressure issue. Found an aluminum flake had stuck open oil pressure relief valve. (Low pressure…Continue
Carpets trunk
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 3. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Now as the trunk hinges are fixed, I realized there is not much left of the cardboard panels in the trunk which disintegrated more and more.Found a lot of sellers of interior carpets but none for…Continue
63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 3. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello folks,on a drive this weekend I had to open the trunk. Used the remote in the glovebox and it popped open a bit, but further opening was very hard und slow. I stood on the side of a main street…Continue
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Authenticity Manual
Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Robert,
I emailed you more pictures for the Authenticity Manual.
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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
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