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De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye Koppenhaver

We recently featured the Tech Tip De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye Koppenhaver in the February 2017 63/64 Cadillac Cha…

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Fender Skirt Reinforcement

This Restoration Help Topic address weak spots often found in the lower corners of fender skirts and was taken from the February 2016 Newsl…

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Jason Edge Engine Rebuild and Other Projects

Here is a list of links to my 2012 Engine Rebuild Project and various Other Restoration Projects and thought it might be helpful to pull t…

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Kick Down Switch Short

Recently, I discovered that the kick down switch was frozen on my '64 Eldo due to a rusty plunger shaft.  Rubber boot seals seem to be unav…

Started by Richard Stanley

1 Feb 22
Reply by Jason Edge

Gear for power vent window

Im having a hard time locating the gear for the power vent window in my 64 Eldo. The existing one has 14 teeth and all I seem to be finding…

Started by James Barnes

13 Feb 9
Reply by SK

Anyone Ever Hear of or Use Gary's Steering Wheels

Scanning thru the Feb issues of Hemmings I found a listing for Gary's Steering Wheels. I didn't think I had heard of them but looked on our…

Started by Jason Edge

3 Jan 20
Reply by Chris Codd

Fender Trim Removal

Thanks to Jason's expert advice, I was able to remove the fender trim on my 63 de Ville without removing the fender. Pics contain the locat…

Started by Kevin Wray

6 Dec 12, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

64 Deville Fuel Tank Sending Unit

HI all, I replaced my sending unit with a no name one off ebay and it is all over the place. It does not even attempt to have any accuracy.…

Started by Jeff Tepper

1 Nov 25, 2024
Reply by Russ Austin

"Which radiator is the better one - aluminum or copper?" - Oct 2024, Self-Starter Article

The topic of aluminum vs copper radiators often comes up as we have to replace our aging radiators, and thought this article which appeared…

Started by Jason Edge

0 Oct 24, 2024

engine compartment color

 My car's paint code is 10, Ebony Black. Does anybody know if Eastwood's "Original Chassis Black Satin" is the correct engine compartment c…

Started by Scott Santora

6 Oct 5, 2024
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Water crossover at water pump, leak at O-Ring

My head is about to explode!!!! I would like to reopen the discussion of the issue of getting the water pump to crossover connection to sea…

Started by Scott Santora

7 Sep 27, 2024
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

Oil pan gasket and rear main seal

So after some searching, I only found one discussion about replacing the rear main seal. That post was for a 64 DeVille, I have a 63.  The…

Started by Scott Santora

9 Sep 25, 2024
Reply by Scott Santora

1964 Floor braces rot

Has anybody in here found a good supplier of replacement floor braces for the 64 convertibles. 

Started by Todd Fox

3 Aug 30, 2024
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Rear suspension project

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon yesterday. 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 on Tuesday. 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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Vintage Promo Picture #3 - 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special in Royal Maroon

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies

Here is the 3rd picture in my collection of "Promo Pictures" - a 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special.  This 60 Special appears to be Royal Maroon, Paint Code 52.  Not sure exactly how these were used, but they…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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