"Hi Randy, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. Tells us a bit about your 64 Convertible when you get a chance. Jason. "
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"It just aired. My spectrum internet tv service should have it on demand soon."
"Jason,
That's a nice looking 64 convertible. I never saw the episode; missed that one.
Dennis DiBari"
This Old House Season 46 Episode 1 Premier with 1964 de Ville Convertible
I was renewing my This Old House Insider subscription which gives me full access to every episode back to Season 1, Episode 1 in 1979, and noted a 1964 convertible for the promo picture for the latest season 46 premier where they head to Nashville. This aired Sept 26, 2024 during my recent road trip to San Antonio and missed it.When I see a 63 or 64 Caddy, it always stops me dead in my tracks and had to check out a bit of it to see the 64 Caddy. Here is the promo picture and took a couple of…See More
"Thanks Jason,
My car was garaged it's entire life but obviously there is some fade in the paint. The plan is pull the engine next year to do the rear main seal/rear main cap mod, motor mounts, and to get painted so maybe i'll…"
"60+ Year old paint, exposed to various condition, over very wide range of use is going to very a LOT! I have pulled in parts cars with 40K miles always garaged kept, to cars with say 150K+ miles that look like they never saw a garage and the paint…"
"Jason,
Appreciate the info on what parts are painted which color, good info. My bigger question is this, right now, I only want to do some touch-up on the firewall, core support and inner fenders. Does anybody know which paint matches the…"
"Marty,
Excellent point about the pan!!!!!!
Dennis DiBari"
"Made the long drive from my uncle's in Orange, Texas to my house in Garner, NC yesterday in one 16 1/2 hour, 1,116 mile drive, leaving at 5:30 am his time and pulling in the driveway at 11pm.
This entire trip from NC to Atlanta, to…"
"Same sort of thing with the oil pans. The are notorious for getting over-tightened and bend down. You big lipped channel locks and grip the lower lip and gently bend the entire section back upward then take two small flat pieces of wood…"
"My 2 cents to this after agreeing with Dennis and Jason is to make sure that the areas surrounding the bolt holes have not been deformed by overtightening if they are use a hammer and drift to make them flat. "
"In general in terms of engine back items painted black:
- Cowl/firewall, under hood and inner fenders will be satin black,
- Corner braces/brackets and radiator support, will be more of a semi gloss, a bit more sheen.
- Oil Filler cap, air filter…"
"I agree, no need for gasket maker. Just clean surfaces, make sure you bolts threads are clean (female threads in casing and male on bolt shank) and make sure they turn easily and torque to spec (13 ft/lb). Main think is don't overtighten!"
"Hi Russ,
I will email you with info. for your calendars.
Dennis DiBari"
"Hi Sammy,
I've been doing these tranny tune ups for myriad years in my dad's shop since the 70's. After spotlessly cleaning the pan and gasket detritus, we applied a thin layer of heavy duty grease around the…"
"Hi. doin' the same on my 63 CdV these days.What I'm not sure: using gasket maker (high temp silicone) on both sides on the new transmission pan seal or not?Read different opinions on that...Thanks for help.Sammy"
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This Old House Season 46 Episode 1 Premier with 1964 de Ville Convertible
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I was renewing my This Old House Insider subscription which gives me full access to every episode back to Season 1, Episode 1 in 1979, and noted a 1964 convertible for the promo picture for the…Continue
engine compartment color
Started by Scott Santora in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Scott Santora yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My car's paint code is 10, Ebony Black. Does anybody know if Eastwood's "Original Chassis Black Satin" is the correct engine compartment color? I only need to do some touch-up and at least for right…Continue
Trans Pan Seal Replacement
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Saturday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Since I purchased my 64 Fleetwood nearly a year ago, its had a transmission leak that has gradually gotten worse. Not to mention the intermittent no shift to third issue I have been struggling to…Continue
ON THE ROAD FROM NC TO SAN ANTONIO SEPT 26 TO OCT 4
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I will be making a road trip with my Escalade EXT and can deliver large items such as doors, windshields, THM transmissions, etc. for a $100 delivery fee ($50 for Chapter Members). If you are in…Continue
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New old stock seat material
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I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
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 1 Like
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 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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