"russ thanks steering wheel was lwobbly after fat tire guy must of leaned on getting in or out of carand it wobbles up and down.took apart with friend.where is crush washer located or how to identafy.thanks again russ"
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1964 tilt steering
Started this discussion. Last reply by tim sparks Dec 28, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
does anyone know of a rebuild kit for 1964 cadillac tilt steering.looked in help section didnt see anything.thannks in advanceContinue
carter carb paper gaskets
Started Feb 21, 2024 0 Replies 0 Likes
had my carter carb on my 63 rebuilt when i got it back rebuilder gave me 2 rochester paper gaskets according to the ones jason sells.will those be a problem putting them on my carter? thanks in…Continue
front engine leaking antifreeze
Started this discussion. Last reply by tim sparks Aug 8, 2023. 6 Replies 0 Likes
mechanic says antifreeze leak is coming from engine cover.hows that?Continue
distributors
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Jul 17, 2023. 4 Replies 0 Likes
are the 63-390 distributor the same as the 64-429 interchangeable?Continue
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"What do you want to rebuild? I have a rag joint rebuild kit for 40.00 If your steering wheel is wobbly, the crush washer was damaged. You can shim that up with a very thin washer. "
1964 tilt steering
does anyone know of a rebuild kit for 1964 cadillac tilt steering.looked in help section didnt see anything.thannks in advanceSee More
carter carb paper gaskets
had my carter carb on my 63 rebuilt when i got it back rebuilder gave me 2 rochester paper gaskets according to the ones jason sells.will those be a problem putting them on my carter? thanks in advance.See More
"thanks jason ive already put more sealer in,and its dry as a bone.if it leaks again ill explore further.thanks tony andginny"
"I would pinpoint the leak. Clean front of engine, get it dry and fire it up. If not coming out of the front of the water pump seal, etc. it could be between the front engine cover and the block at the coolant channels, or the cover and the water…"
"tony my mechanic just replaced water pump,and told me its coming from engine coverand put that stop leak in and it stopped until last week .lasted couple mounths and started again"
front engine leaking antifreeze
mechanic says antifreeze leak is coming from engine cover.hows that?See More
"I rebuild and recalibrate distributors. if you want to email me at chriscarlson@midwestinfo.net I can elaborate on the differences in the two distributors as far as advanced curves are concerned. or call me at 218-686-2574"
"Tim, the centrifugal advance and vacuum advance on your 390 are different from a 1964 429."
distributors
are the 63-390 distributor the same as the 64-429 interchangeable?See More
ccp kit
tosh put the ccp kit on my 1963 caddy last year.their are 2 of them,one for stock one for larger wheels thru opgi I bought the stock wheels.master cyl.,rotors,spacers,and everything you need.i love them stop nice and straight,no more adjusting .me and a friend put in.only problem I had I lost a spacer that sit in master cyl.they had to send me a new one ,took couple of days.carefull when removing master cyl. out of box See More
63 convertible pass. door
looking for a clean passenger door 63 convertible.thanks See More
1963 caddy on lifetime
Thursday night at 8 est lifetime has story of patsy kline and Loretta lynn with a 1963 Cadillac convertible as costar.check it out.See More
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exhaust manifolds
Posted on October 22, 2015 at 11:06am 2 Comments 0 Likes
guys do exhaust manifolds from a 1964 Fleetwood 429 fit on a 390 from a 63 ?
1964 cadillac fleetwood parts
Posted on October 8, 2015 at 10:43am 1 Comment 0 Likes
guys have a64 Fleetwood that I'm parting out good motor and tranny lots of good parts if u need something let me know at sparkstim20@yahoo.com I'm in massachusetts
64 tilt steering
Posted on October 6, 2015 at 11:09am 4 Comments 0 Likes
guys just transplanted 64 tilt into a63 non tilt everything successful but having trouble with round horn button with wire inside wheel works then drive a little stops working any idea what the problem might be.thanks for any suggestions
63 am/fm radio
Posted on September 26, 2015 at 5:35pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
guys any tricksto replace turning dial band on back of radio or place for replacement am/fm thanks
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- At 12:23pm on August 24, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Tim,
Welcome to the New 63/64 Cadillac Site.
Jason.
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Power Booster Install
Started by Rob Spring in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Rob Spring yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hey! I’ve seen the 63/64 power booster and master cylinder combination has been covered very clearly. I’m in the process of replacing mine. I was hoping someone could give me insight on a specific…Continue
1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly
Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin on Monday. 3 Replies 1 Like
Hello, possibly looking a neutral safety switch for a 1964 Deville with the TH-400 and tilt steering. Also, possibly looking for an oil filter housing assembly for a 1964 429 motor. Starting to get…Continue
Complete Front End Rebuild
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Mark Mata Apr 3. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I meant to make this a priority over the winter and didn't get that far. I've tried to source all the parts individually, but that is a daunting task. Partly because I don't want to miss any…Continue
A Shout Out to Alan Grist & Some Pictures of His 1964 Series 62 4W Sedan
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Apr 2. 2 Replies 0 Likes
As they say, Better Late Than Never!I want to give a shout out to 63/64 Chapter Member Alan Grist, who brought his 64 Series 62 Four Window Sedan, to the 2025 CLC Winter Board Meeting in Chattanooga,…Continue
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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 13 Comments 0 Likes
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…
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?
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