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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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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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AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62

I recently had my AC compressor rebuilt and recharged with R12. 4 months later, it is still blowing 37 degree air, so I am happy.  This pas…

Started by Terry Lange

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Blower motor removal on '63 Series 62

The blower motor on my '63 is squealing from time to time.  It is an A/C car if that makes any difference. I decided to pull it out today a…

Started by Terry Lange

3 Nov 27
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Fuel lines and weather strip questions

Where have you found is the best place to purchase new weather strip for the windows?   I'm replacing the fuel lines/tank on my 64 Series 6…

Started by T J Thompson

2 Nov 4
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My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations

Several areas in my 64 SDV body need repair and attention. Front bumbers, grille and lights came separately with the car. There is one bigg…

Started by Matti Roth

33 Nov 3
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My '64 deVille restoration is (mostly) finished.

It's been a labor of love, time and expense to restore (frame on) my 1964 Cadillac deVille.  With the new top, I can say the restoration is…

Started by Michael Vogler

7 Oct 31
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Vent Window Frame

Hi Disassembly continues Could not believe how easy the rear quarter and door glass came out Can't wiggle the vent window frame out....…

Started by Mark Borer

2 Oct 23
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Front door window motor replacement recommendations

Hi everyone, been a while. I have the RH door apart to replace the window wiper rubber. also put new mohair in the rear channel guide. Real…

Started by Cliff Johnston

3 Oct 9
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Spacer in steering column

When fixing the turn signal switch in my 64, I found out that the spacer is missing in steering column. This is non-tilt version. with amaz…

Started by Matti Roth

2 Oct 8
Reply by Tony and Ginny 429

1963 Kick-Down Linkage - Questions

Hello everyone, I have got an Edelbrock carburetor on my ´63 390 and the kick-down linkage to the transmission is missing. I would like to…

Started by Stefan

1 Aug 8

Heater box removal and disassembly.

I have been reviewing this page to help with replacing the heater core and I got lots of great information that helped me navigate the remo…

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1 Jul 22
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AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62

Started by Terry Lange in Restoration Discussion 18 minutes ago. 0 Replies

I recently had my AC compressor rebuilt and recharged with R12. 4 months later, it is still blowing 37 degree air, so I am happy.  This past Saturday I went to a car show which involved about 25…Continue

Master parts list manuals 1964 deville

Started by One piece at a time in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by One piece at a time yesterday. 5 Replies

Hi everyone just looking for some input as to which copy of the master parts list would be a better fit for meFor some reason there are 2 variations of them one being 1957-1964 and the other being…Continue

1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Website Membership Requirement Change

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 4 Replies

The 63/64 Cadillac Website at…Continue

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'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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upgrade turn signals on a 63 convertible

Posted by Brian Lydford on November 11, 2023 at 1:14pm 6 Comments

Hi all,

 I have a 63 series 62 convertible.

 Thought it would be a good idea to make the fin lights flash as well as tail/stop lights.

They did this in 64 i believe.

i replaced single filiment bulb holder in fin lamp, to a twin filiment.

ran a wire from the tail/stop lights to this extra filiment in the fin light.

its the pink wire on the color diagram i have. purple on passenger side.

Any how, yes it works and looks great, during the…

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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE

Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 2 Comments

  Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine

in advance, thank you for your help.

Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?

Matt VH

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