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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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1964 Cadillac DeVille for Sale

Started by Jason Meyer in For Sale 11 hours ago. 0 Replies

Hey everybody, I have a family owned since new 64 Cadillac model 6267 Deville Convertible I have to part with. It runs strong with a 429 V8 original engine with 90,000 miles on it. Suspension has…Continue

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Take heads off for rebuild

Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt on Saturday. 13 Replies

Compression test 15 years ago was good. Not a lot of miles since then. Summer car.Last year had a oil pressure issue. Found an aluminum flake had stuck open oil pressure relief valve. (Low pressure…Continue

1963 Dashboard With Autronic Eye Hole

Started by Earl R in For Sale. Last reply by Earl R on Friday. 4 Replies

I bought this from a yard in Washington state.  I was told it was pulled and kept inside as soon as the car came in. I was going to dye and install it in my '63 Eldorado but sold the car.  Please see…Continue

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Congratulations Logan Robb!

Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 24. 1 Reply

A Big Congratulations to 63-64 Chapter member Logan Robb with his October 2026 The Self-Starter cover story featuring his 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special.Way to go, Logan!!…Continue

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Authenticity Manual

Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments

Hi Robert,

     I emailed you more pictures for the Authenticity Manual.

Dennis DiBari

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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