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body side molding clips

Trying to figure out how to install body side moldings. I have my shop manual out, I've searched Caddy Daaddy and am still at a loss as to…

Started by Wayne Morris

5 Feb 4, 2024
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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

35 Jan 11, 2024
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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

7 Dec 5, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

429 restoration

Hello, and thanks for adding to group! I am restoring 1964 429 engine which I bought as dismantled. It is said to be smoking in driving and…

Started by Matti Roth

78 Mar 8, 2023
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Weather stripping vendors

I am getting ready to order roof rail weather stripping and rear door window leading edge seals for my '63 Series 62 6 window sedan model 6…

Started by Terry Lange

5 Jan 21, 2023
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My Cadillac is Home!

After nine months, she’s finally home, and looking great!  New paint and body work. New interior. New chrome.

Started by Michael Vogler

7 Jan 5, 2023
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‘64 Convertible Top Material

I want to replace my convertible top. It is currently vinyl.  I’ve been seeing canvas as a replacement alternative.  Any thoughts or recomm…

Started by Michael Vogler

1 Dec 4, 2022

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64 A/C Time Delay Switch

Started by Jeff Donaldson in General Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 1 hour ago. 1 Reply

Hi,I am looking for a replacement for my A/C time delay switch. If anyone has one I would like to buy it. I'm trying to repair what is left of my melted one. I foolishly took it apart without taking…Continue

63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 3 Replies

Hello folks,on a drive this weekend I had to open the trunk. Used the remote in the glovebox and it popped open a bit, but further opening was very hard und slow. I stood on the side of a main street…Continue

Take heads off for rebuild

Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Aug 2. 3 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

Headlight conversion

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Phillip Hill Jul 27. 2 Replies

I recently converted my dim yellow headlights to LED after nearly cleaning up a roo the other night see attached pics for before and after …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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