William R Conte
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429 and TH400 rebuilder in central NJ?

Started May 1 0 Replies

Hey gang --- I'm stripping the A/C system out of my 64 Coupe deVille for rehab. I also need to repair a rust hole in the pass fender lower area. Since I am doing all of this work, I am considering…Continue

Wiper switch refurbish

Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Feb 26. 5 Replies

Last time I tried to use the wipers they wouldn't turn on. Finally, they did. Then I couldn't turn them back off. I had to unplug the wiper motor. The switch action does not feel as tight and…Continue

 

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429 and TH400 rebuilder in central NJ?

Hey gang --- I'm stripping the A/C system out of my 64 Coupe deVille for rehab. I also need to repair a rust hole in the pass fender lower area. Since I am doing all of this work, I am considering pulling the driveline and getting it rebuilt. The car runs "okay", but it leaks oil *everywhere*. It has just shy of 90K on it. Untouched. Cork still in the front of the crank. It might not be a bad thing to go through it before anything really bad can happen. Car is all original and unrestored.Anyone…See More
May 1
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William R Conte replied to Kris Kusack's discussion heres a peak on what i been up too - Problem-matic 63
"DeOxit D5 works great for the contacts. Carried by electronics stores and Guitar Center."
Mar 26
William R Conte replied to Russ Austin's discussion Original fuel pump.
"It clearly shows that it was installed on the engine already when the engine got painted at the factory. Nice things to know when going for originality."
Mar 20
William R Conte replied to Jon Ettman's discussion 1964 Deville convertable transmission lines
"Another vote for USA Parts. I got a set a few months back. Very satisfied with them."
Mar 19
William R Conte replied to Peter's discussion No heat or outher ventilation
"I will second that post that suggested mice. The system in my car, 64 CdV has remains of mouse nest in the blower housing. It has obstructed the blower door and time delay switch. Jumping the switch starts the blower, but not much air comes from the…"
Mar 19
William R Conte replied to sébastien dorson's discussion présentation
"Hi Sebastien! Nice work on that car! It looks great! Enjoy it!!!"
Mar 6
William R Conte replied to Tony and Ginny 429's discussion 20/80 % vacuum valve for 64 comfort control
"This is what I'm planning on doing on my 64. I'm still on the time delay switch though. It was not modified with a master switch. I'm leaving it that way. Right now I'm troubleshooting some basic issues with it to see where all…"
Mar 3
Russ Austin replied to William R Conte's discussion Wiper switch refurbish
"Just to add, the wiper switch and the wiper motor need to have a very good ground to work. Check the ground to the wiper motor. It is behind one of the mount bolts.  The wiper switch grounds at the mount pins."
Feb 26
Kevin Campbell replied to William R Conte's discussion Wiper switch refurbish
"The one on ours is very good, slides easy and you can tell where each speed selection is without looking, but as they say, it never rains in Southern California too. I doubt our wipers saw too much action prior to the overseas trip."
Feb 26
Clovis replied to William R Conte's discussion Wiper switch refurbish
"Just to add, my wiper switch feels sloppy with little definition of where it's at while sliding it back and forth. My car overall is in excellent shape and I always just thought that is how it came from the factory. "
Feb 26
Russ Austin replied to William R Conte's discussion Wiper switch refurbish
"Never tried to refurb a wiper switch either."
Feb 26
Jason Edge replied to William R Conte's discussion Wiper switch refurbish
"I have never tried to refurbish the wiper dash switch  mainly since I have always had a big stash of them since starting to bring parts cars in in 1997. It is commendable and rewarding to refurbish anything, however, if you just wanted to buy…"
Feb 26
William R Conte posted a discussion

Wiper switch refurbish

Last time I tried to use the wipers they wouldn't turn on. Finally, they did. Then I couldn't turn them back off. I had to unplug the wiper motor. The switch action does not feel as tight and definite as it should. I have it out of the car, and want to rehab it. Has anyone here done it? If so, where did you get replacements for the little rivets that hold it together?See More
Feb 26
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William R Conte replied to tom servas's discussion 429 water pump bolt sizes
"I don't know if they do or do not. Mine does not leak oil from there, but it does from nearly everywhere else, including the front of the crank."
Feb 25
William R Conte replied to Raymond Peter Bombeck Sr.'s discussion 1963 Cadillac ac/hearter control panel removal
"Yep, I'm not messing around on mine. Dash pad comes off first thing. I have cruise on mine. Supposedly that doesn't present any problem for removal - just pull the bezel and knob. I also need to be very careful of my original unbroken temp…"
Feb 25
William R Conte replied to Raymond Peter Bombeck Sr.'s discussion 1963 Cadillac ac/hearter control panel removal
"I can empathize with the 'asylum' bit. Try doing almost ANY mechanical work on a Chevy TrailBlazer 4.2L I-6. That'll send you there. I will be performing this same task on my 64 soon. Maybe even later today. I have NO heat / AC. I…"
Feb 25

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
Yes, 1964 Coupe deVille
Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
30121
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
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At 6:11pm on February 16, 2018, Jason Edge said…

Hi Bill,
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. 


It is great to have another 1963/64 Chapter member joining us on the Website.  Make yourself at home!

Be 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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power window issues

Started by Ryan Frawley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 10 hours ago. 7 Replies

Hey all, new guy, as you can tell because I'm going to be asking a question that's been answered a hundred times. Been looking for a while and I can't seem to find anything in detail.I have a 64…Continue

Wits end!

Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 13 hours ago. 30 Replies

Well,  after the tire change, car running good......... then on a pleasure cruise for abour 35 miles to my destination.   25 miles in, back end vibration came back home to roost.  I was goung 55 to…Continue

Classic Cadillac Parts For Sale - Misc Items

Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 16 hours ago. 115 Replies

I have posted a…Continue

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Wanted

Started by James jacques in Wanted to Buy 17 hours ago. 0 Replies

Looking for 1964 coupe passenger front window and driver side fender molding 786-314-1360 jamesContinue

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64 Power Seat Transmission cleaning-it did the trick

Posted by Norman Silverman on June 16, 2018 at 5:36pm 4 Comments

Hello All.

I thought I'd post a little encouragement for those that might have an inoperative 6 way power seat in their car. The fix is relatively easy, and VERY cheap.

I just purchased an original (not re-painted, nor reupholstered) 64 Sedan De Ville 4 window. When I purchased it the front seat was adjusted forward and tilted down in front; two of the worst positions for me, so I had no choice but to attempt to repair it. 

Pushing the switch in each direction brought…

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Driver side door panel removal

Posted by Anthony Boles on June 16, 2018 at 9:32am 2 Comments

How is the door panel taken off to access the wiring harness 

Driver side door panel removal

Posted by Anthony Boles on June 16, 2018 at 8:16am 0 Comments

How is the door panel taken off to access the wiring harness 

429 Main Bearing location

Posted by Dave Fundaburg on June 6, 2018 at 8:11pm 1 Comment

I saw this question asked in 2012 but did not see a definitive answer to the question so here goes. The new main bearings I received for my build are little different than the originals. Of the five bearings the thrust bearing is the same as are two of the other bearings. Of the other two one has two oil groves and one is wider than the others. Does anyone know where the odd bearings go. My guess is they go in the front and the rear but I don't know what one goes where. Any information would…

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