1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion (852)

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Front door handle lights not working

My front door handle lights would not go on when I opened the doors. Bulbs were good and had power to them. Was not getting a ground. The d…

Started by Bill Wolf

1 on Sunday
Reply by Kurt

lighted headlight switch

I had to replace the heater core in my 63 SDV, so I decided to replace all the dash lights with LED's. and replaced all the vacuum lines. W…

Started by Bill Wolf

2 on Saturday
Reply by Bill Wolf

Rear suspension project

I’m starting the complete rear suspension update/upgrade-new springs and shocks,replacing spherical joint and bushings on yoke and control…

Started by Dave Fehrle

9 May 13
Reply by Robert Alan Shannon

TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

I’m struggling with my TV rod adjustment. I’ve been trying to adjust it as per shop manual, but it’s still not OK. When cold, it shifts smo…

Started by Mark Geertsma

4 May 12
Reply by Russ Austin

Vintage Promo Picture #3 - 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special in Royal Maroon

Here is the 3rd picture in my collection of "Promo Pictures" - a 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special.  This 60 Special appears to be Royal Maroon, Pa…

Started by Jason Edge

0 May 11

Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #3

Not much of an Update and Questions:   I was inspecting the top end and had removed the air cleaner in preparation to replace the intake. I…

Started by Logan Robb

5 May 8
Reply by Logan Robb

headlight / dimmer switch confusion (63 Sedan Deville)

The schematics are from the repair manual and show a LIGHT BLUE wire coming from the headlight switch to the dimmer switch. From the dimmer…

Started by Bill Wolf

4 May 7
Reply by Bill Wolf

Replacement Front Crankshaft Seal - 1964 Eldorado (429ci)

My mechanic is having difficulty sourcing a front crankshaft seal.  Can anyone recommend a replacement front crankshaft seal, and where to…

Started by Michael Stinson

2 May 7
Reply by Jason Edge

Original Rim Color

When I get some new shoes for my 64 Fleetwood, I'd like to recondition the rims.  I'd thought of getting them powder coated, and still plan…

Started by Logan Robb

3 May 6
Reply by Michael Stinson

Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #2

Hello all! Just a short update this evening! I wrestled with the exhaust manifold studs and ultimately chickened out on replacing all 4 of…

Started by Logan Robb

1 May 5
Reply by Russ Austin

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Front door handle lights not working

Started by Bill Wolf in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt on Sunday. 1 Reply

My front door handle lights would not go on when I opened the doors. Bulbs were good and had power to them. Was not getting a ground. The door switch was corroded and wasn't making contact when the…Continue

lighted headlight switch

Started by Bill Wolf in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf on Saturday. 2 Replies

I had to replace the heater core in my 63 SDV, so I decided to replace all the dash lights with LED's. and replaced all the vacuum lines. While I was in there, I added a light to the headlight switch…Continue

Rear suspension project

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon May 13. 9 Replies

I’m starting the complete rear suspension update/upgrade-new springs and shocks,replacing spherical joint and bushings on yoke and control links! Just wondering if there are any tips to help with the…Continue

TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin May 12. 4 Replies

I’m struggling with my TV rod adjustment. I’ve been trying to adjust it as per shop manual, but it’s still not OK. When cold, it shifts smoothly through all four gears, when hot, it hesitates (lots…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

Hey guys,

I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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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?

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