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What tools do i need to assemble drum brakes 63 cadi.
Started this discussion. Last reply by ian arnold Feb 15. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Am doing disc conversion on front. Tore it all apart (front and rear). To re-assemble rear drums, what am i gonna need? Its been a few decades, and with my old dodge, i could do it with a flat head…Continue
need upper arm please.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Nov 18, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Had a tranny leak.(bad). Crawled underneath to scope it out. Saw loose ball joints, rotten rubber in the suspension, half assed exhaust. Needless to say, im ass deep in 50 year old grease, and parts…Continue
Having a hard time sourcing a heat riser valve
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Nov 24, 2020. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I bought a new stainless system from waldrens. Took me a while to figure out i never had a heat riser valve on my old exhaust. No one seems to have one. Waldrens said they could make me up a…Continue
Tranny trouble
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Mobley Aug 6, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Backed out of the garage, and drove 1/2 a mile. Knew something was wrong , so babied it home. Revving, no exceleration. There was a huge tranny fluid slick in the driveway, and down the road for 30…Continue
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"I would love to see some pics. Did u lose some turning radius?"
"Yes. 1406, not 1407. I did the 1407 on my stock 63, and idle is adjusted full low, and is rpm 480 . Which is speced. "
"Still in the process. Abspowerbrake. Front disc only. Stock wheels. Will update in the spring when im on the road."
"What disc conversion kit did you go with? Are you keeping stock wheels?"
"The spring kits are all the same on our cars four axels
The front and rear brake springs are the same parts and interchangeable
Only difference being for self adjusters or no self adjusters working
Enjoy "
"Hey Tony! Good advice , I think I'll take it .Fronts are done but I think I saw just rear kits available ."
"I would recommend that you purchase new brake springs for your brake rebuild project
They are subject to years of heat and cooling abuse which fatigues the metal
I got mine from Kanter Auto in NJ
There are two kits…"
" Hello Ian, I'm currently replacing all 4 of my wheel cylinders ,working on the back s now; good luck with that yellow spring. I couldn't get it close to back on. Robust is very appropriate , anyway I tried to limber it up a bit…"
"Thanx tony. I vaguely remember. But now i know . Cheers"
"Ian
There is one tool to remove and replace the larger springs and a second tool to compress the springs with the caps on them
Any good Auto parts store will have both
Wheel bearing grease and Alcohol to clean up anything oily that gets…"
"Im thinking something in interior. Horn surround? Turn signal lever? Shift lever? Ignition key bezel?"
"There was a reason dean martin was never shirtless. For gods sake dino, either turn off the lights or put some clothes on. And come back to bed."
What tools do i need to assemble drum brakes 63 cadi.
Am doing disc conversion on front. Tore it all apart (front and rear). To re-assemble rear drums, what am i gonna need? Its been a few decades, and with my old dodge, i could do it with a flat head and vise grips. But these seem more robust on my 63 cadi. Springs stiffer(or im more wimpy). See More
"I have the correct thickness heat riser blanks for 30.00 I'm still unpacking and have not found them, but I have an idea of where they are.
Send me an email; russ85747@hotmail.com "
"Ok, I receive the 2 exhaust flanges, which are just over 1/4" thick, and sandwiched a gasket between them and they are just under 3/4". That is a tad thick than the 5/8" of the heat riser, but think by the time you compress the gasket…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 eldorado convertible
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- no
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1963 convertible $13,000 in Toronto
Posted on January 19, 2015 at 5:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I saw this car for sale in the fall and has been re-listed. Would work out to about $11,500 USD. Looks a little over priced if you read between the lines.... but maybe deal of the century....
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- At 5:45pm on March 25, 2015,
ian arnold said…
Oops. thought private. Well its out there now. I bought this car last spring as an eldorado. (ownership says eldo) Imported to ontario from maryland in 1999. I suspect its not an eldorado. It has some of the markings, but also missing some key details. (like the body code) Either way im happy with purchase. If some in the know would be so kind as to hazard a guess as to its original designation???? Thanx in advance.
- At 5:07pm on March 25, 2015,
Can you email??? I want to see your car. My body style says 6257, not 6357. I dont know if i have an eldo knock-off or some sorta bastardized one.......itsucksbeing@rogers.com
- At 5:05pm on March 25, 2015,
Thanx Art. I think im gonna bite the bullet and get an edelbrock. Been reading about too many bad rebuilds, and many good things about the edelbrock.
- At 10:40am on March 25, 2015,
Robert Alan Shannon said…
Hello Ian, no , I sold it a couple months ago. But I do have another one that came on my parts car but it would need cleaned and rebuilt.
- At 2:56am on November 6, 2014,
Sean Beresford said…
Thanks for the add Ian! Just put my baby to bed for the season on Thursday, yeah. Sure a spin would be great next season! Cheers
- At 4:47pm on September 15, 2014,
Ian, I also own a 63 Eldo, frost red firemist. My phone can't upload pics unfortunately. However , I can send photos , if you need by email. Good luck . Contact me direct . Art , 63 Eldorado.
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Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser 1 hour ago. 16 Replies 0 Likes
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Classic Cadillac Parts For Sale - Misc Items
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 4 hours ago. 233 Replies 13 Likes
I have posted a few Misc items over on my Classic Cadillac Parts Facebook page at…Continue
64 Horns
Started by John Inglesby in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have 3 horns and the only one working is the bottom long one. The 2 round ones are not. I played around with the connections and they seem ok. I tried to check for power but not sure I was doing it…Continue
Compression test
Started by Michael Chomout in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Karl Schwarz on Friday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Gents, just had time to dova compression test on the 429 engine by warming up the engine and removed all plugs and went through cranking without pouring oil into the cylinder since I want to…Continue
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63 Trunk detail
Posted by Bob Pontius on April 8, 2021 at 3:07pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Jason, I liked the detail and information you have provided. I would like to do mine similar to yours. Can you help? Do you have trunk material? OPGI is sending the trunk product for my 63 Fleetwood. But it does cover the entire trunk as yours was done. If you do not have can you give me a reference? Thanks!! Bob
Car lift and jack stands
Posted by Les Eastling on March 23, 2021 at 10:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I mentioned during the 63/64 chapter zoom meeting on 3/21 that we had installed a car lift in our garage. Someone asked what kind and I didn't have the info at hand, so here is a link to it and also a link to some tall jack stands we use to add more stability to the car and an additional safety factor. There is something about getting underneath one of these cars that makes me a little nervous! …
ContinueLeaky Freeze Plug
Posted by Lee Martin on March 22, 2021 at 12:49pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Just developed a significant leak coming from a freeze plug right over the starter. Would this be considered a "cam plug" i.e. like Dorman 17616DS? Our cars have multiple sizes of plugs on engine block and I want to get the right one. Also, does anyone know how pricey this is for a shop to fix? Thanks!
Balancer location
Posted by Kim K Kaiser on March 20, 2021 at 4:47pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Readi g another thread. Does this look about right on balancer gap? Thats a 1/4 thick piece of metal.
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