"Hey John, just wanted to toss out another thought on your brakes. If you are using the emergency brake when you park the car it could be that they are not releasing until you rock it forward and back. Check out the cables front to rear and linkage…"
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brakes locking up
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Thomas Feb 2, 2024. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all - this question is actually about the brakes on my 57 Fleetwood, but it is drum brake related, so I hope for guidance.The car has sat for about 8 weeks (as it has in the past), but I have had…Continue
USA parts supply chapter 11
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Nov 23, 2021. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,has USA parts gone under - there is or was a web page stating a company by that name was in chapter 11 bankruptcy? Web page still active but not replying to emails. cheersJohnContinue
Head came off now will not idle
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3ft7bqmb7dryo Apr 15, 2018. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Alljust had the valve stem seals done on the 429 with the passenger side head coming off due to a broken bolt.That is all done and back together. Now one problem leads to another. The engine…Continue
VALVE STEM SEALS - WHICH ONES!
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Oct 10, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Just going to get my valve stems seals (only) done (at this stage) but I am confusedas to what I need to buy - check the link from Rock…Continue
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"Thanks Kurt - It's definitely a possibility - the hoses would be 10 years old, so I will look into that."
"There could be multiple causes for dragging brakes. My car at one time had a wheel that would lock & then eventually release over time. My issue turned out to be the brake hoses. When the rubber ages, it swells. Under the crimp sleeve, when the…"
"thanks, Wayne - no, it is covered over in a dry area and not exposed to water. It is the middle of summer here in Australia, so I am aware of moisture/humidity and rust being an issue for drum brakes, but I just can not see how that has had an…"
"Is the vehicle sitting in freezing damp weather? May be the brakes are wet and freezing to the drums. Take the car out for a drive and get the brakes hot and see if that cures the problem."
brakes locking up
Hi all - this question is actually about the brakes on my 57 Fleetwood, but it is drum brake related, so I hope for guidance.The car has sat for about 8 weeks (as it has in the past), but I have had to move it every morning for the last 3 days for some backyard work, and the brakes are locked every morning. I rock back and forth with the gear selector, and I get a tad of movement. Eventually, they free up, and the car moves, and it seems fine. I park the car - the next day, the same thing…See More
"Video is correct. My comments were a bit confusing anyway in reply below and replaced and bolded with the following: As the car is cranked cold and engine warms up it should turn clockwise opening up the butterfly. "
"Jason, when looking at the picture to open it fully you wrote counter clockwise, but shouldn't it be clockwise. When I watch your video you turn it clockwise to open it.Are they all designed the same way?"
"USA Parts were going under Pre-Covid."
"They have been out of business for some time. Very sad to see them go under. I have had a very positive relationship with them as customer and supplier since I got into these Cadillacs in 1996."
USA parts supply chapter 11
Hi all,has USA parts gone under - there is or was a web page stating a company by that name was in chapter 11 bankruptcy? Web page still active but not replying to emails. cheersJohnSee More
Profile Information
- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Coupe Deville
1957 Fleetwood
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- yes
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- no
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Heat Riser help
Posted on April 1, 2015 at 3:44am 5 Comments 0 Likes
hi all..
need help with my heat riser.. this is in my 57 Fleetwood ... pic attached. it is stuck but can someone tell me if it is open or closed. where should it be for normal hot running?
Rochester Carby problem
Posted on February 22, 2014 at 6:48am 8 Comments 0 Likes
OK so my Rochester is on the 57 Fleetwood not the 64 but I know I can get some feedback here on the problem... Carby went off the car and went for a refurb. Engine would not idle and the idle screw would do nothing. There was no bakelite spacer which I believe feeds the air to the mixture screw but now have installed that. Carby back from refurb on it goes and same deal.. The idle screw does nothing and the engine blows lots of black smoke at idle (too rich I assume).. Any ideas what is…
ContinueRocker Cover Restraightening
Posted on August 18, 2013 at 6:12pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I saw a post here recently on how to restraighten the rocker covers which can flex under the rocker cover bolts. I have an oil leak at the back of the passenger rocker cover so assume I need to investigate with rocker covers off. Jason you mentioned how to straighten out the rocker covers. Can you revise that please?
Ballast resistor and petronic ignitor 3
Posted on August 3, 2013 at 8:21pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
hi all -- ignitor 3 is in and r unning OK. but theres a glitch.
ballast voltage to relay - switches 14 volts back to coil (flamethrower 2) then to ignitor 3 - all OK and running. switch off ignition switch and engine keeps running! there is 4 volts of residual voltage in the circuit. what I would like to do is bypass the ballast resistor and see if that fixes as I currently run the coil off the ballasted voltage (12.8volts) but would prefer to feed the flamethrower coil the full 14…
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- At 9:25pm on August 24, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Hi John,
Welcome to the New 63/64 Cadillac Site.
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Cruise Control cutoff switch wiring
Started by Michael Vogler in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the cruise control cutoff switch? (Or can someone draw the diagram?). My installation of the cruise control system is going well, though I am taking it slowly…Continue
Wanted - Armrests for a 63 Series 62 Coupe
Started by Jose Raul Ramirez in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 22. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The body shop lost my armrests! I need the driver's side and passenger side. The ISSUE is my 63 did not come with power windows It has manual crank windows so the armrests are not setup for switches.…Continue
Dino Diaries - August 19, 2025 - More Under Carriage Bling!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion Aug 19. 0 Replies 0 Likes
If you follow my Classic Cadillac Parts Page you have already seen this a couple days ago but thought I would share here as it continues the replacement of tired, crusty hardware on "Dino" with…Continue
Brake Booster not enough compression
Started by Rick Yasenchack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 17. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I bought my 63 2-door convertible 62 series a few years back, previous owner said a new brake booster was just installed and that was why brake pedal was a rock. Did not know.Just had engine…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 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
Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew 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…
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