Good Morning - I have read several, very informative posts on this site regarding the 63/64 drive shaft and am looking for a few recommendations. My Park Avenue is a relatively low mileage car (32,000); however, in an effort to make this a very reliable, long distance traveler I would like to ensure that this vital component has a clean bill of health. Normally, this would mean replacing all universal joints, greasing the slip yoke, and replacing the carrier bearing/mount. As you have made me aware (and now I see it first hand), this is a different beast altogether. I did have a slight vibration in the car around 65/70 that was not present of either side of that speed range. While the engine and transmission are out, I'd really like to have this checked on a balance machine and maintenance it accordingly. Some more information: both constant velocity joints appear "tight." That is to say, they move somewhat freely when rotated about the center ball, and bind slightly when centering is attempted ... I suppose an indication that they are somewhat healthy. The slip yoke still has a very zinc laden grease on it when pulled/pushed to its limits. I will most likely replace with carrier assembly; however, I'd again appreciate your experiences/recommendations with these things. I know that every car is different, lived in different climate zones, etc. But I'm also a guy that will be driving along thinking of that one end cap that allowed moisture in, the needle bearings are dry, and somewhere around 1000 miles from home the dreaded death rattle is felt ...
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 14 hours ago. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Just as I had done last December with the standard 1963 Cadillacs magazine ads, I have started scanning my 1964 Cadillac Ads, and will post here one by one, then combine into a single photo album and…Continue
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Eventually I’ll replace the speedo cable if needed but I believe the dash will need to come out to do that. However, shortly, I will be replacing the transmission on my 64 Fleetwood and I was…Continue
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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
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I have sent 2 photos of the Transmission yaw bumpers (side mounts) It appears they only touch the trans bellhousing on the very edge. Is that the correct position? Does not seem right to me but I…Continue
Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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
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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…
ContinuePosted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?
Matt VH
Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.
Here it is:
The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)
The insulator…
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