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Cross Grain Vinyl Top Uncovered Under front Roof Panel Trim on Current Parts Car

The body name plate said it had a white cross grain vinyl top (code 61), but it seemed to have been long gone on the current parts car, a 1…

Started by Jason Edge

6 Nov 4, 2015

64 Coupe DeVille Ready for Return to Body Shop

My 64 Cadillac CDV was originally painted about 12 years ago, and while it was Ok there were some waves and other flaws in the metal not to…

Started by Jason Edge

4 Nov 1, 2015

Why I Started Pulling in Parts Cars.....

...and why I would take a pristine Donor car and Part It out? To allow me and many others to find parts such as the absolutely pristine Cow…

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2 Apr 23, 2015
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Original Spark Plug Wires

I just love finding stuff like these original Spark Plug wires on the 41K mile Fleetwood donor car I am taking down. Note the 'Packard Rad…

Started by Jason Edge

4 Apr 12, 2015

Seat Belt Fabric Length

From feedback from Les Eastling and myself, I thought it would be worth capturing the front and rear seat belt length and saving and pointi…

Started by Jason Edge

0 Mar 5, 2015

Fender Skirt Seal Replacement by Ron Perry

The January 2015 Newsletter included a solution to replacing the Fender Skirt Seals often missing after 50+ years.  I have attached as a se…

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2 Jan 23, 2015
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Oil Filler Cap Reproduction and Restoration

I have saved the June Tech Tips article Those Dang Dinged Oil Filler Caps to our new Restoration and Authenticity Forum.    I have a…

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4 Jan 23, 2015
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Pictures of the 75 Series HD Rim Posted to "Tires and Rims" Help Topic

I had a very nice original 75 series HD rim I recently pulled in and took the opportunity to get some close up pictures and add them to the…

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4 Sep 8, 2014

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Vendor to refurbish my electrical antenna

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 4 hours ago. 1 Reply

Hi, I own a 1964 Eldorado and the electrical antenna is no longer working smoothly and get sometimes stuck so like to refurbish it; who can help with a good vendor to do this.Remco WallerContinue

How to keep my soft top in good condition?

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 15 hours ago. 0 Replies

Hi, I own a 1964 Eldorado convertible since last August and would love to get some input what the best way is to keep my soft top in good conditions.Which materials to use to clean / preserve the…Continue

No Privacy... Even on the Moon!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Tuesday. 1 Reply

You will never guess what the Artemis II Orion spacecraft crew found parked on the back side of the Moon yesterday - DINO!  And I thought I had found the perfect private parking spot!…Continue

Clock Repair

Started by Michael Vogler in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Mar 22. 6 Replies

63/63 Owners,The clock in my '64 just went out. It appears that the mechanical component is working properly, so I think the coil has failed. I contacted Jerry at Clockworks and he advised that he…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

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

'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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