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Repairing Turn Signals on a 1963 with the Tilt Wheel Option

Started May 23, 2024 0 Replies

Jason Edge graciously furnished me with the repair manual supplement for the 1963 Cadillac repair manual.  Having reviewed the illustrations and read the instructions, I still cannot figure out how…Continue

Exhaust Manifolds for a 1963 SDV Park Ave

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 17, 2022. 1 Reply

II need exaust manifolds for my 1963 Park Ave.  Are there any in decent shape that are for sale?ThanksStephen PechenikContinue

Coolant hose for 1963 Sedan Deville Park Ave Without A/C

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 11, 2020. 1 Reply

There is a short hose on the top of the motor that connects from a straight pipe on the top of the engine to the water pump.  It appears to be a molded hose.  I have ordered a master parts book which…Continue

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Keys

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Sep 27, 2020. 1 Reply

The previous owner of my '63 Sedan Deville Park Avenue was not kind to the car.  It appears that he bought it without keys and rather than pay a lock smith, he destroyed the tumbler for the trunk…Continue

 

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November 23, 2025 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom

November 23, 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, 4pm Pacific).  Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members a few days prior and on the day of the meet-up. If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64  Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
Nov 9, 2025
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Bill Wolf replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Power Brake Booster
"My 63 Sedan Deville Bendix power brakes (like the first picture) are intermittent (meaning the brakes always work, but the pedal gets really hard). The booster and master cylinder are both original and I would feel better replacing or rebuilding…"
Dec 16, 2024
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June 23, 2024 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom

June 23, 2024 from 8pm to 9:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 8pm Eastern (7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific).  Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members.  If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64  Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
Jun 21, 2024
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Repairing Turn Signals on a 1963 with the Tilt Wheel Option

Jason Edge graciously furnished me with the repair manual supplement for the 1963 Cadillac repair manual.  Having reviewed the illustrations and read the instructions, I still cannot figure out how to take apart the turn signal cancellation mechanism.  I prefer to avoid removing the steering column to make this repair and seek advice from those of yuo who have attempted this endeavor before me.  I shall take photos over the weekend and will mark them up before posting. If any of you are…See More
May 23, 2024
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Jason Edge replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Exhaust Manifolds for a 1963 SDV Park Ave
"I have have 3 sets of 1963 Exhaust manifold coming off in the coming months, 1 set in the next 1 to 2 weeks, 1 set in 1 to 2 months, and a 3rd in I'm guessing 3 to 4 months as I part out the 3 1963 parts cars I have on hand. Looking at my Wait…"
May 17, 2022
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Exhaust Manifolds for a 1963 SDV Park Ave

II need exaust manifolds for my 1963 Park Ave.  Are there any in decent shape that are for sale?ThanksStephen PechenikSee More
May 16, 2022
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Chris McBride replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Power Brake Booster
"The CLC currently had a message string  recently which may have some helpful information.  The discussion concerns a 1968 booster but one of the posters did indicate that he rebuilt his 1964 booster.  The string does mention various…"
Apr 3, 2022
Stephen Pechenik replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Power Brake Booster
"Dear Eunan, When I redid mine last year, I was in a "keep it as built" phase of my life.  Due to the fact that my Park Avenue had a Bendix system, the cost of rebuilding the master cylinder and the booster was extraordinarily high,…"
Apr 3, 2022
Stephen Pechenik replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Power Brake Booster
"If you had the same problem I did, then your car lacked any power boosting to the brakes, making the brake pedal very hard to press on to stop the car.  Mine was a Bendix system.  However, after changing them out, I do not believe…"
Apr 3, 2022
Jason Edge replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Coolant hose for 1963 Sedan Deville Park Ave Without A/C
"I have return pipe to water pump hoses, the short fat hose with the tight bend, new ready to ship for $15 + s/h. Shoot me an email to jasonedge@nc.rr.com"
Oct 11, 2020
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Coolant hose for 1963 Sedan Deville Park Ave Without A/C

There is a short hose on the top of the motor that connects from a straight pipe on the top of the engine to the water pump.  It appears to be a molded hose.  I have ordered a master parts book which has not yet arrived.  Does anyone know where I could find a new one (before I am forced to fashion some sort of solution)?  The hose is too short to bend heater hose without kinking it.  The bend is about 70 degrees, which makes me suspect that heater hose + a 90 degree elbow will also kink.Thank…See More
Oct 11, 2020
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Jason Edge replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Keys
"I have the lock cylinder bar connecting bar (shaft) 4 1/4" long and 5 1/4" long.  They are different lengths due to different years and those with power trunk locks with the vacuum unlock actuator bolted in front of the trunk latch i…"
Sep 27, 2020
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Keys

The previous owner of my '63 Sedan Deville Park Avenue was not kind to the car.  It appears that he bought it without keys and rather than pay a lock smith, he destroyed the tumbler for the trunk lock.  I bought  a a replacement tumbler and connecting bar.  The tumbler is fine.  the connecting bar is too short.  I have the old one but it is held onto the destroyed lock tumbler by a rivet.  Even if I drill out the rivet, the old bar will be good as a template only as it does not have the right…See More
Sep 27, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020
Kurt replied to Stephen Pechenik's discussion Keys
"Not me Jason,I replied to Stephen's discussion"
Apr 17, 2020

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1963 Sedan Deville Park Avenue (model 6389)
1963 Fleetwood
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Yes. 63603149
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Preventive Maintenance

Posted on April 10, 2020 at 7:26pm 0 Comments

Dear All, 

Does anyone know if the 1963 Cadillac was manufactured with nylon timing gears?  I checked the factory repair manual which is silent on that issue.

This morning I was speaking with a mechanic at a location where I store another vehicle ('48 Chrysler NY'er).  He had a 70 Deville convertible on his lift to dismantle it so that he could replace the timing chain and more importantly, the nylon timing gears.  He explained that the nylon gets brittle with age and might …

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64’ A/C Power Servo - Vacuum Actuator

Started by Jacob Foster in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bernie Long on Thursday. 1 Reply

Gents, good morning!I’m looking for advice on how to fix the A/C Power Servo on my 1964 Cadillac Deville. The unit itself seems to be working correctly, but the vacuum actuator is leaking off. Has…Continue

CLASSIC CADILLAC PARTS CLOSED JAN 5-11, 2026

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Hello All,HAPPY NEW YEAR!Just a heads up that I will be in…Continue

NUTTY Fastener Trivia

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Ok. Here is a fastener I see about every day working with my big inventory of fasteners, and thought it was worth posting as trivia. If you saw my post on Facebook (I do sell them), wait to see if…Continue

2026 63 64 Cadillac calendars for sale.

Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Dec 28, 2025. 2 Replies

The 2026 63 64 Cadillac wall calendars are out and for sale at 16.00 each plus shipping. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com to get yours.  …Continue

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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed

Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments

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

Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

Hey guys,

I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

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New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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