Added by Jeff Kinzler on February 12, 2019 at 11:54am — 18 Comments
This explains some of Cadillac's history and reputation for quality in a way that is historically…
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On publication of his article in the SELF STARTER on the 1963-64 Cadillac Chapter of the Cadillac LaSalle Club.
Well done.
Regards,
Jeff Kinzler
Added by Jeff Kinzler on May 2, 2018 at 8:14pm — 11 Comments
Is it possible that the rebuild shop put the heat riser valve in backwards, causing excess back pressure in the manifold, causing the engine to skip and cut out and then stall when it is fully warmed up and under load? Also to run very hot- in terms of heating up the car like it never did before, and to be sluggish?
One thing I noticed when the car came back from the shop was that I no longer heard the "tick-tick" sound that the heat riser made when the car was running. The…
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DOES ANYONE HAVE A SPECIFICATION OR MANUFACTURER NUMBER FOR A CURRENTLY AVAILABLE MUFFLER THAT WILL FIT A 1964 ELDORADO?
IT SEEMS TO BE A UNIVERSAL PART FROM WHAT I SEE AVAILABLE ON LINE, BUT THE SELLERS ASK YOU FOR THE LENGTH, INLET AND OUTLET SIZE, OFFSET, ETC. STATING THAT THE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT VEHICLE SPECIFIC.
ALSO IS THERE A SOURCE FOR THE RUBBER INSERTS FOR THE EXHAUST HANGER/BRACKETS?
THANKS,
JEFF KINZLER
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Well, well, well, it looks like the new Cadillac leadership has realized that in order to return the brand to its former glory, it has to separate itself from GM and once again become an independent company as it once was.
Historically Cadillac was always a separate company, from its 1902 inception, through joining GM in 1908 until its undoing in the mid 1980's under Roger Smith, GM's CEO, when the Cadillac plant was closed down and production was consolidated with Buick and…
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I saw this in an ebay ad for a 1960 Eldorado Resto-Mod. The car was bone stock except for a modern engine, custom radio and this, a video screen that might be hooked up to a back-up camera something I would love to have on my car.
Seems like a great place to put a video screen that could be hidden when not in use.…
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Okay - so we checked for heavy leaks with engine running on lift- nothing. Bill said if it were dripping a quart an hour there would have to be oil all over the bottom of the car, but it was clean and dry.
We had rebuilt the motor as follows- rebuilt heads sourced from Jason's machine shop;…
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Okay - so we checked for heavy leaks with engine running on lift- nothing. Bill said if it were dripping a quart an hour there would have to be oil all over the bottom of the car, but it was clean and dry.
We had rebuilt the motor as follows- rebuilt heads sourced from Jason's machine shop;…
ContinueAdded by Jeff Kinzler on July 24, 2015 at 12:00am — 38 Comments
I remember seeing these Porta Wall white wall inserts when I was a kid in the 1960's - installed when mom got slightly used set black-wall snow tires. LOL.
They seem like an economical solution compared to the cost of "collector car" white wall tires that seem to be double or…
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Hello,
Does anybody have information or a picture of the correct location of the rocker panel drains for a convertible body?
My rockers (between the door and the rear wheel) were repaired by welding inner and outer patches, and I am reluctant to use the car until I can re-drill new drain holes, in case we get caught in the rain.
Any information would be very much appreciated.
Below is a picture of the rusted area on the drivers side rocker panel before repair,…
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To put things in perspective, or to see how Cadillac engineering progressed from 1903 to 1963, take a look at this 1908 single cylinder Cadillac for sale on ebay. The engine was a low speed single cylinder, but massively large for its type with a huge flywheel.
Known as the "Little Hercules," lubrication was accomplished by a drip oiler. Throttle control was by variable lift intake valve- a very advanced concept now employed by BMW.
You can see one of the copper oil tubes…
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Supposedly one of the 1903 prototypes shown at the NY Automobile Show in 1902. Only identified by the Cadillac scrip on the…
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I came across a source that makes steel intake and exhaust manifold flanges.
Has anyone made a custom manifold for hot rod type multi-carb set up?
http://www.hellsgatehotrods.com/flanges/intake-flanges/cadillac-331-429-intake-flange/
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Custom '63 Recently Spotted For Sale or Trade on Craigs List In Kingsport Tennessee
Added by Jeff Kinzler on April 25, 2015 at 11:30pm — No Comments
I am frustrated enough to scream - the engine on my '64 Eldo ran much smoother and better before we pulled it to do a partial rebuild. The work included new heads, new tappets, camshaft, timing gears and chain, oil pump, cleaning and reconditioning all internal passages and rocker shafts, replace all manifolds (all were cracked) with good pieces, replace broken bell adapter, all new seals and gaskets, reseal transmission, etc.
Before this I had it tuned and running like a top with a…
ContinueAdded by Jeff Kinzler on April 19, 2015 at 12:20am — 4 Comments
Hi Guys
Can anyone help solve hard pulling the right when the brakes are warmed up?
This problem has been present since 2008 when we replaced the hoses, cylinders, shoes, springs,, and remained 2 yrs later after we replaced the front drums, went from bias to radial tires and most recently new rear drums.
Last year I flushed and bled the entire system, replaced the rear drums with new, and still had the same results. Smooth and good when cold, pulls to the right when…
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Started by Chris Gill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Chris Gill 1 hour ago. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks,I'm new to Cadillacs so bear with me if this question has already been answered but I did a search of the forum and couldn't find an answer.It appears I have an original master cylinder…Continue
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1962 CADILLAC COUPE 62 SERIES SHARP CAR On Ebay…Continue
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I have posted a…Continue
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As most of you know, when we decided to shift house last year, we threw the trip to the USA in the bin.It was only going to be 3 weeks, but with the new plans we had in mind, we could do the new trip…Continue
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I am happy to report that I have successfully replaced the Fresh Air/Recirc door actuator that is located on the blower box-and have done so without having to remove the blower box. I did it by taking out the glove box and attacking it from the back. It took several days, LOTS of patience and some band-aids, but it is done. THE most difficult part -BY FAR- is to remove and then replace the screw that sits on the actuator arm, connecting it to the fresh…
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Where do the flashers go in my 64 Deville Convert. I'm thinking that's why both turn signals stopped working.
Posted by Norman Silverman on January 9, 2019 at 4:23pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hi.
Where is the best place to purchase good quality motor mounts/trans mounts for my 1964 SDV? I see that Rock Auto has them for $8 and change, and others for $24 and change. Big difference. Is there a better place to buy them from?
Thanks
Norm
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