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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, 2025
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, 2025
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
Reply by Scott Santora

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

Video of dash and radio at night

Gentlemen, Here’s a short video of my dash with the upgraded radio at night with halogen bulbs. The sound is from the radio with a new dual…

Started by Michael Vogler

2 Jun 9, 2024
Reply by Logan Robb

Repairing Turn Signals on a 1963 with the Tilt Wheel Option

Jason Edge graciously furnished me with the repair manual supplement for the 1963 Cadillac repair manual.  Having reviewed the illustration…

Started by Stephen Pechenik

0 May 23, 2024

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Vendor to refurbish my electrical antenna

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Remco Waller 32 minutes ago. 4 Replies

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. Last reply by Marty Smith 2 hours ago. 1 Reply

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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