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De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye KoppenhaverWe recently featured the Tech Tip De-Yellowing Convertible Rear Plastic Windows by Jaye Koppenhaver in the February 2017 63/64 Cadillac Cha… Started by Jason EdgeLatest Reply |
Fender Skirt ReinforcementThis Restoration Help Topic address weak spots often found in the lower corners of fender skirts and was taken from the February 2016 Newsl… Started by Jason EdgeLatest Reply |
Jason Edge Engine Rebuild and Other ProjectsHere 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… Started by Jason EdgeLatest Reply |
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Kick Down Switch ShortRecently, 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 |
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Feb 22 Reply by Jason Edge |
Gear for power vent windowIm 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 |
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Feb 9 Reply by SK |
Anyone Ever Hear of or Use Gary's Steering WheelsScanning 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 |
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Jan 20 Reply by Chris Codd |
Fender Trim RemovalThanks 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 |
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Dec 12, 2024 Reply by Jason Edge |
64 Deville Fuel Tank Sending UnitHI 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 |
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Nov 25, 2024 Reply by Russ Austin |
"Which radiator is the better one - aluminum or copper?" - Oct 2024, Self-Starter ArticleThe 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 |
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engine compartment colorMy 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 |
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Oct 5, 2024 Reply by Scott Santora |
Water crossover at water pump, leak at O-RingMy 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 |
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Sep 27, 2024 Reply by Dennis P. DiBari |
Oil pan gasket and rear main sealSo 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 |
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Sep 25, 2024 Reply by Scott Santora |
1964 Floor braces rotHas anybody in here found a good supplier of replacement floor braces for the 64 convertibles. Started by Todd Fox |
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Aug 30, 2024 Reply by CHRIS CARLSON |
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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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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
1964 Cadillac 429 HydraMatic Long Block Running Engine - $800 ($600 for Chapter Members)
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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew 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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