"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…"
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Repairing Turn Signals on a 1963 with the Tilt Wheel Option
Started May 23, 2024 0 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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
Keys
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Sep 27, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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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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
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
"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…"
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
"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…"
"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,…"
"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…"
"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"
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
"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…"
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
"Kurt, When you say doesn't fit do you mean it literally will not insert into the lock cylinder or just doesn't unlock the lock? It looks like the correct shape."
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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 0 Likes
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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Front Fender Mounting Holes
Started by Mark Mata in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt 17 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Chapter, I had a question on the mounting holes for the front…Continue
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter March 2025 Newsletter Posted
Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters. Last reply by Matti Roth on Monday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have just completed and posted the March 2025, 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Newsletter to our…Continue
Dino Diaries - Feb 28, 2025: What's Good for the Convertible is Good for the Coupe!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Mar 3. 6 Replies 1 Like
I have made some "factory" upgrades to my 64 Coupe de Ville by installing some options available to my Coupe de Ville such as power vent windows, tilt steering column, am/fm, 3 way rearview mirror,…Continue
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New old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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