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Need: 1964 Cadillac Engine Oil Dipstick

Just looking for names of companies that either reproduce or sell used Engine Oil Dipsticks for the 429! Thanks for any info!

Added by David Cotton on December 12, 2016 at 7:20pm — 3 Comments

PLEASE HELP!!!! No Spark

I am having a terrible time with my 64 SDV- She quit on me at a Red Light. All the ignition parts are new and the points are properly adjusted. I have 12 Volts going to the coil and power to the distributor- but NO SPARK. So I thought -must be a bad coil. I changed the coil three times and just bought a Fourth- still NO SPARK- even with 12 Volts going to it. I am lost here. The only thing i did not change is that small condenser or resister on the coil. What does that do?? Could it be…

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Added by David Cotton on July 26, 2016 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

COIL QUESTION

My 64 SDV has no power going to Coil. I have a good battery that is fully charged and everything looks to be hooked up correctly. Is there a fuse that may have blown that provides power to the coil? Has anyone else had this problem?

Any info would be Greatly Appreciated.

Thanks

Added by David Cotton on July 22, 2016 at 9:28pm — 1 Comment

Starter Solenoid

Just a quick question about the Starter solenoid on my 64 SDV with a Hydra-Matic The Solenoid is marked R and S and I have one Yellow wire and one Thicker Blue wire.

Can someone please tell me which wire goes where.

Thank you

Added by David Cotton on July 7, 2016 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Cadillac Chrome

Just wondering if anyone has had their 63 or 64 Cadillac Bumpers re-chromed? What should I expect to pay for show quality? I would like to have a ball park price, as I will get several estimates. Mine have dents, but luckily no rust. I realize rust repair and welding would add to the cost. Thanks for any input.

Added by David Cotton on May 14, 2015 at 9:41pm — 1 Comment

1964 Heater Core Replacement Question-Non AC

Just a quick question about the Heater Assembly. I have been following the manual, but still have a question. I have the glove box removed, the bowden cables taken off, and the section under the hood removed. I am having difficulty in seeing where the Heater assembly is attached. Once this is taken down, I will have access to the old core. Any info or pics on this would be much appreciated.

Added by David Cotton on May 10, 2015 at 5:12pm — 4 Comments

The Good Old Days

I was reading the recent article in Car an Driver on the 2016 Cadillac CTS. It speaks about Cadillac trying to redefine itself and be NON-TRADITIONAL in an attempt to distance itself from being" a purveyor of V-8–powered barges." It went on to say that they hope the CT6 will" further bury Cadillac’s old-school image in another area: its engine lineup. At least for the moment, there’s no V-8 to be found anywhere on the spec sheet".  EXCUSE ME- but what do they think made Cadillac THE…

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Added by David Cotton on April 1, 2015 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

1964 Cadillac Fuel Pump.

I am going to install a new Fuel Pump this week. It looks very simple in the manual. Although I do have one question. The manual says to make sure the camshaft eccentric is at the highest point. Could someone please tell me how to do this? Thank you.

Added by David Cotton on October 12, 2014 at 9:50pm — 1 Comment

Tail light lens question.

Good morning,  Can someone tell me if I am missing something. I have removed four screws to change burned out bulbs in the back of my 64 SDV, but the plastic lenses will not come out. Are there also bolts from the back. I know it is very simple, but I do not want to force it. I have posted photos to show what I am talking about. Thanks

Added by David Cotton on August 9, 2014 at 9:07am — 2 Comments

Amazing things can happen at Car Shows.

As my wife and I were pulling into our regular spot at the local car show, our 1964 Classic Cadillac was immediately surrounded by several people. The method in which they swarmed the car was rather alarming, as they approached with such intensity. THAT IS MY OLD CAR shouted a very excited Man. Really said I- what is your name? Sure enough his name was on the Vehicle History and a long and interesting story was soon told. He owned our car from 1977 to 1987 and was able to fill in many blanks…

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Added by David Cotton on August 2, 2014 at 11:44am — 4 Comments

Best Spark Plugs For The 429 Cadillac V-8??

Just curious what consensus there is on the best spark plugs to put in our 1964 Cadillac 429 V-8. Looking for brand name etc.. Thank you.

Added by David Cotton on July 29, 2014 at 6:41am — 6 Comments

Quick question.

    On the drivers side on the front near the rad is a small steel box near wires going to the headlights, parking lights etc. It is warm all the time and clicking- even with the engine off and keys out. It looks like a transformer to me. Any ideas what is going on here?

Added by David Cotton on July 17, 2014 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

Anyone ever put a new child seat in a 64 Cadillac?

  Hi Everyone, I just installed new reproduction 1964 Cadillac rear seat belts in my SDV. Will these old style seat belts work with a new child seat? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Added by David Cotton on July 6, 2014 at 7:28pm — No Comments

HELP AND ADVICE NEEDED.

  My 1964 429 has a loose water pump pulley. I have taken everything apart four times and still cannot get it to seat tight against the water pump. The shaft on the water pump is still tight with no play. I fear this vibration will ruin the bearings if I do not get this fixed. I am not driving this car until it gets repaired. The four bolts go through the fan blade, spacer , and pulley. They will not go any tighter, yet still the pulley has lots of play. Any advice would be greatly…

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Added by David Cotton on June 30, 2014 at 8:13pm — 2 Comments

Turn Signal Problem - 1964

My 64 Sedan DeVille has a turn signal problem. The right front turn signal will not function, but all the rest work perfect. I have changed the bulb and cleaned the socket with no luck. I used a 12 volt tester and the socket is dead. I tested behind the socket and the wires have no juice either. Could it be the turn signal switch? I should mention that I have only had the car a few months and it was not working when I bought it. Thanks for any advice?

Added by David Cotton on May 3, 2014 at 2:05pm — 7 Comments

1964 Cadillac Interiors

  Can anybody give names of a supplier of 1964 Cadillac Interiors, Door panels and trunk kits? I have sourced many parts through OPGI with great success- but they have no mention of 64 seats covers or door panels. I have their 2013 parts catalog and they have seat covers for 1963 and 1965, but no mention of 1964- will 1963 fit 1964?? They have carpet for 1964 also which is good- but no door panels. They do however have door panels for newer cars such as 1971 to 1976. What does…

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Added by David Cotton on April 14, 2014 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Cadillac sheet metal

Can anyone tell me what a fair price would be for 1964 Cadillac sheet metal parts such as trunk lid, doors, quarter panels and hood. I want prices for solid driver quality items that need refinishing. Thanks.

Added by David Cotton on April 12, 2014 at 8:50pm — 5 Comments

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Modern radio antenna …

Started by Mack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

Just replaced radios for the modern radios with Bluetooth and all the dance things and wanted to share how I went around the antenna knob… I’ve installed a regular two way GM window switch in the…Continue

BOOT

Started by John Inglesby in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Marty Smith on Tuesday. 1 Reply

I recently purchased a new boot for my 64 convertible and was wondering how difficult it s to install. I'm not very mechanical. It looks like the chrome piece behind and at top of seats needs to be…Continue

63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Cees de Bunje on Monday. 8 Replies

I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue

TH400 Dipstick Tube Seal

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Monday. 9 Replies

In my “rebuild” of the transmission, I ordered a dipstick tube seal. However, I’m not sure if the right one came or how to best install the seal. I am wondering if anyone has replaced this seal OR…Continue

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

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?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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