"I've had custom exhaust gaskets made for radial aircraft engines in both grafoil and copper. If there is an interest I could see about having sets made and was thinking copper as Ian has done but grafoil for the manifold to pipe gasket. If…"
Dan McNarry's Discussions
Oil Pan Gaskets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser May 26, 2020. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I don't know if any of you have attempted changing oil pan gaskets with the engine in the car but I have and it ain't easy. The biggest challenge is keeping the cork strips that seal the timing cover…Continue
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Spring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan McNarry May 7, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes
If anyone out there has a 63 or 64 shop manual, can you check something for me? What does the manual specify the length of the oil pump "regulator valve spring" to be? In the 62 manual the length is…Continue
Improving Cylinder Head Performance
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Campbell May 2, 2020. 19 Replies 1 Like
The stock Cadillac cylinder heads do a good job of getting the fuel air mixture into the engine and exhaust out at lower RPM's but are a little restrictive higher up the RPM range. Here is a little…Continue
Caddy Daddy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan McNarry May 30, 2020. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking to buy a new fuel sending unit for my car and was wondering if anyone has had recent dealings with Caddy Daddy and if so, yeah or nay?Continue
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"Tony, the new to me peace of mind regarding my fuel was put to the test today. We took a nice drive in the mountains and went a longer route than we normally would knowing we would easily make it back on the tank full we started out with. No…"
"Nice job fabricating your gaskets. Here is a pretty good option that I use. They are grafoil gaskets from Remflex. I use them on my car with my home built headers and they work great. I would expect that they would work equally well on stock…"
"Dan
Glad to here your fuel gauge is now working as it should with parts fro Russ ñand good peace of mind from that on the road
I think you must have your trans out while doing your clutch work and oil pan work If so do…"
"Russ, I installed the sending unit yesterday afternoon and went and filled the car up this morning. The gauge now reads accurately and I'm really happy to have it working again, makes road trips a lot less stressful. Thanks for a great product."
"Kim
“Big Daddy “ is right now that you say it
Enjoy "
"i remember him,, think he went by "big daddy" didnt he,,, ??
yall were talking bout Nipples and stuff, so i was just wanting to make sure the correct definitions,, this chick was apparently pretty popular,,,"
"Kim
Pretty good T and A page covering a lot of history
Did you happen to recognize Don Garlets next to his dragster motor — “The Swamp Rat “—was the man back in the days he was Drag Racing
He was always one step…"
"are yall talking about these??
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/333055334940414013/"
"My pleasure Kurt.... and I do mean..... pleasure."
"Very glad to here that the 64 oil pan is considerabley easier to reinstall than the 62 Cadillac due to an improved gasket design
Reminds me that in the very lowest corner of the timing cover on the driver side of the 64 429 there…"
"The nipple thing Will Never Ever Go Away — and we do have to live with it - Just part of who we are here —like it or not ! I like it - but they sure are sharp and pointy looking — OUCH !
Not our fault…"
"Dan, I'm just relieved that my confusion is over. All along something was telling me that this doesn't sound like my oil pan. Great solution all the same."
"I was wondering which one of the usual suspects was going to pipe up at the mention of nipple-pulling. Kev, you never disappoint!
Of course now I have to post the obligatory nipple shields. LOL : )"
"Oh man, I love it when you talk dirty. LOL"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- No, I own a 1962
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:50pm on April 5, 2020,
Will said…
Hi Dan
V4L 1M7
thanks
will
- At 12:59am on April 2, 2020,
John McNamara said…
Thanks Dan
Colour is not important to me.
Shipping adddress will be:
John McNamara
Strata Worldwide
1/8 Channel Road
Mayfield West NSW Australia 2304
John
- At 10:01pm on March 31, 2020,
Dan
I am also interested in a set of your rear bushings.
Thanks John McNamara
Australia
- At 7:13pm on January 21, 2018,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the chapter.
- Click Here for more information on joining the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and the Cadillac LaSalle ClubBe sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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Had to Bring in Some More Help!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 10 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
As most of you know I just brought in almost 400 lb of Cadmium plated bolts, etc. Cheryl, my boss and Cadillac Parts Apprentice indicated she needed some help when looking at the 1st batch of about…Continue
Headlight Switch
Started by Joseph Rabbene in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 10 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
For less than thirty dollars, I ordered a universal '53-'64 headlight switch from vintagecadillac.com The switch is currently out of stock, but I'd really like to sew up the dashboard on my '63 and…Continue
Classic Cadillac Parts For Sale - Misc Items
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 12 hours ago. 193 Replies 13 Likes
I have posted a few Misc items over on my Classic Cadillac Parts Facebook page at…Continue
Needing advice on brake system upgrade
Started by Joe in General Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 14 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Has anyone bought from Jamco? If so what did you think of there parts as far as there brake booster and M/C set up combo's.The reason for asking, I own a 62, I know this is a 63/64 site but the…Continue
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Help on Removal of rear seatback on 64 convertible
Posted by Nile Bolen on January 8, 2021 at 11:44am 7 Comments 0 Likes
I'm trying to remove the rear seatback on my 1964 deville conv. The only help on this site that I can find is the following:
The seatback, its bright stainless trim, and the speaker grille are removed as an assembly. The seat back hangs on two hooks near the top, and is retained to the body by two bolts and washers near the floor, one on the right side, one on the left.Once these fasteners are removed, lift the seat back upward and free it from the hooks
I've removed…
Continue1964 Convertible Seats.
Posted by michael moorman on November 30, 2020 at 5:29pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Are the front and rear seat frames the same for 63/64 Coupes and Convertibles because Original parts group makes reproduction seat covers for 1963 only and and i prefer the 1963 seat pattern so with that being said does anyone have information regarding this thanks.
Picture of ignition switch
Posted by Cees de Bunje on November 27, 2020 at 6:20am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone have a close-up picture of the ignitionswitch with keys in it made in landscape format? Switch must be in dashboard. Many thanks in advance. Cees.
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