"Hi Bill,
EXCELLENT idea with grinding down the wrench - sometimes that is the only way. The knuckles on our cars are terribly cumbersome. I did replace some of the hardware and Caddy Daddy helped. I bet Jason…"
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"Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the reply. There was no way to get any kind of wrench on either of the bolts because of the steering knuckle. What I had to do was grind a 1/2" box wrench down to 1/8" thick and then was able to…"
"Hi Bill,
I restored my entire brake system on my 64 Coupe and the backing plate should not have to come off to remove the wheel cylinders. The knuckle on the front wheel does get in the way and makes it harder to remove…"
front brake wheel cylinders
I am trying to replace the front wheel cylinders on my 63 SDV and can't figure out how to get a wrench on the bolts holding them on. Does the backing plate have to come off and if so, how? Thank you for any help.See More
"I just made some minor updates to this help page, including information on the 1963 tilt neutral safety switch. "
"That was our first thought, but We'd rather offer these freshly chromed pieces to someone who might need them before cut them up and potentially damage them!
If they werent chromed already we would have went this route."
No AC 1963 Eldorado Unique Dash End Panels
As I was documenting the non-AC 63 Eldorado parts car I bought in a couple months ago, the solid panel dash end panels intrigued me and thought I would share a couple of pictures and thoughts. First, most people think all or most Cadillacs with AC, but it was optional on all body styles and only 66% 1963 Cadillacs came with AC. Second, you would still assume the Eldorados would have AC and I am guessing most did, but this one did not! Just to note I have never found accessory % breakdowns by…See More
"There sure are a lot of options for those switch plates, and as Kurt stated the bosses were there for all configurations ... they just punched out the correct opening for the switches needed.
A fully optioned right passenger side for a 63…"
"Keep in mind the 64 arm rests do not have the tab at rear that slides into the wide trim band that runs down the arm rest on the 63 which is missing on the 64's. I believe I had tried mounting a 64 switch panel on a 63 one time and it did…"
"I have the RH side, and a few options for the LH side. I have a 64 LH side but it has the emergency switch letters embossed. Your chrome shop can solder them up and rechrome the piece.
email me at russ@thecadishack.com to inquire…"
"The bosses for the screws are on the switch plates you have. All you have to do is carefully cut out the square holes for the switches & thread the holes in the bosses. I did that when I converted my car to power vent windows. It turned out…"
For Sale - Fresh Chrome 1963 Series 62 Conv/CDV/Eldorado door panel chrome bezels
Hello,My father and I are restoring our 63 series 62 conv, we had the chrome bezels for the window/seat switches rechromed. During this process we also installed factory power door locks to the car. Not realizing the switches are on the bezels we are now looking to sell this newly chromed set and purchase a core set of bezels that have the right set up for our car (manual vent windows, and power door locks) If you are interested in the pair of bezels it will fit any coupe 63 with manual vents…See More
"Anthony, I have 2 parts cars with intact trunks and I have the brackets for the jack accessories. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com "
WTB 63 Series 62 Original Trunk Material
Hello,I am looking for an original trunk for a series 62 convertible. Condition does not need to be perfect and does not need to be complete, I am looking for a set that I can use as a template. I also need the brackets that hold the jack and accessories in place in the trunkThanksAnthonySee More
"Hello Anthony, welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter chapter & website. Tell us more about your 1963 convertible when you get a chance. Jason."
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front brake wheel cylinders
Started by Bill Wolf in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 11 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am trying to replace the front wheel cylinders on my 63 SDV and can't figure out how to get a wrench on the bolts holding them on. Does the backing plate have to come off and if so, how? Thank you…Continue
For Sale - Fresh Chrome 1963 Series 62 Conv/CDV/Eldorado door panel chrome bezels
Started by Anthony Vanacore in For Sale. Last reply by Anthony Vanacore on Wednesday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,My father and I are restoring our 63 series 62 conv, we had the chrome bezels for the window/seat switches rechromed. During this process we also installed factory power door locks to the…Continue
No AC 1963 Eldorado Unique Dash End Panels
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion May 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
As I was documenting the non-AC 63 Eldorado parts car I bought in a couple months ago, the solid panel dash end panels intrigued me and thought I would share a couple of pictures and thoughts. First,…Continue
WTB 63 Series 62 Original Trunk Material
Started by Anthony Vanacore in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin May 1. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello,I am looking for an original trunk for a series 62 convertible. Condition does not need to be perfect and does not need to be complete, I am looking for a set that I can use as a template. I…Continue
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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
New old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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?
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