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1963 carter afb carbureter stainless steel shim

Started on Tuesday 0 Replies

anybody have an xtra stainless steel shim for 1963 carter afb carb. thank youContinue

1964 tilt steering

Started this discussion. Last reply by tim sparks Dec 28, 2024. 2 Replies

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

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

mechanic says antifreeze leak is coming from engine cover.hows that?Continue

 

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1963 carter afb carbureter stainless steel shim

anybody have an xtra stainless steel shim for 1963 carter afb carb. thank youSee More
Tuesday
tim sparks replied to tim sparks's discussion 1964 tilt steering
"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"
Dec 28, 2024
Russ Austin replied to tim sparks's discussion 1964 tilt steering
"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. "
Dec 27, 2024
tim sparks posted a discussion

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
Dec 26, 2024
tim sparks posted a discussion

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
Feb 21, 2024
tim sparks replied to tim sparks's discussion front engine leaking antifreeze
"thanks jason ive already put more sealer in,and its dry as a bone.if it leaks again ill explore further.thanks tony andginny"
Aug 8, 2023
Jason Edge replied to tim sparks's discussion front engine leaking antifreeze
"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…"
Aug 8, 2023
tim sparks replied to tim sparks's discussion front engine leaking antifreeze
"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"
Aug 8, 2023
tim sparks posted a discussion

front engine leaking antifreeze

mechanic says antifreeze leak is coming from engine cover.hows that?See More
Aug 7, 2023
CHRIS CARLSON replied to tim sparks's discussion distributors
"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"
Jul 17, 2023
CHRIS CARLSON replied to tim sparks's discussion distributors
"Tim, the centrifugal advance and vacuum advance on your 390 are different from a 1964 429."
Jul 17, 2023
tim sparks posted a discussion

distributors

are the 63-390 distributor the same as the 64-429 interchangeable?See More
Jul 17, 2023
tim sparks posted a discussion

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
Mar 11, 2020
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63 convertible pass. door

looking for a clean passenger door 63 convertible.thanks See More
Dec 2, 2019
tim sparks replied to tim sparks's discussion 1963 caddy on lifetime
"well said"
Oct 16, 2019
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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
Oct 16, 2019

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exhaust manifolds

Posted on October 22, 2015 at 11:06am 2 Comments

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

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

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

guys any tricksto replace turning dial band on back of radio or place for replacement am/fm thanks

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Bleeding brakes

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 7 hours ago. 4 Replies

I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue

Power steering fluid

Started by Bobby Brown in General Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 7 hours ago. 7 Replies

My reservoir is a little low. Any recommendations on my purchase of refill fluid? There are likely new fluids and I’d like to buy the right product. Thanks. Continue

1963 AC evaporator core leaking?

Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton yesterday. 2 Replies

Hi all,Again I have issues with my AC system. Had it refilled recently but within a few days the system was empty again. The AC mechanic added tracer fluid to check for leaks, but there are no…Continue

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seat foam replacement

Started by Kevin Robles in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Robles on Wednesday. 3 Replies

does anyone out there have any experience with seat foam replacement on  a 63/64 Cadillac.  I had my seats reupolstered  many years ago in original leather/fabric and they still look great, but the…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

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

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…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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