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She's Going Back Together

The paint is finished and she going to back together.   Soon, we'll be back on the road!

Started by Michael Vogler

6 Oct 17, 2022

She’s almost finished!

My ‘64 deVille is almost finished! She’ll back on the road soon and looking better than ever.

Started by Michael Vogler

2 Sep 25, 2022
Reply by Michael Vogler

Transmission lines

I need a little help with my THM transmission lines. I need to know what any fastening hardware looks like and where to fasten them. Any he…

Started by Bill Hatfield

11 Aug 27, 2022
Reply by Bill Hatfield

What started as a paint job….

…has turned into a restoration. On stripping we found this really bad attempt to deal with a spot of rust on the left rear quarter panel.  …

Started by Michael Vogler

4 Jul 3, 2022
Reply by Jason Edge

I swear I didn't do it!

You never know what you'll find under the paint.  It appears that there was a good side swipe on the right side.  I swear I didn't do it!

Started by Michael Vogler

0 Jun 22, 2022

Little Rubber Thingamagigerss on Fenders to Hood

Does anyone know what these little rubber parts are call ed that attach to a slot on the fender and guide the hood in place?  I need new on…

Started by Michael Vogler

2 Jun 22, 2022
Reply by Michael Vogler

Seat Leather

The bench seats in my ‘64 need to be recovered.  I want to get the leather and perforation as close to the original as possible, particular…

Started by Michael Vogler

9 Jun 4, 2022
Reply by Michael Vogler

Cornering Light Socket

I'm currently restoring this cornering light housing. Is the socket pressed in or is there a way to remove it without destroying and replac…

Started by Chris Codd

3 May 26, 2022

64 TH400 refresh

 Next task with my 64 DeVille project is to check TH400 condition. Gearbox came with the car but was already removed. It is 64 but not poss…

Started by Matti Roth

36 Apr 3, 2022

Ground Strap Locations

We often have discussions regarding the location of ground straps and the fact they can often cause electrical failure when not attached or…

Started by Jason Edge

7 Mar 31, 2022
Reply by Jason Edge

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Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly

Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 17 hours ago. 0 Replies

When I first got my 64 SDV about 8 years ago, the power seat made noise but didn't go anywhere. I promptly read up on it and proceeded to take the seat transmission out to clean and re-lubricate it.…Continue

Trivia # 35 - All About the Windshields

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 18 hours ago. 3 Replies

Keeping the trivia "glass related":- How Many Different Windshields Were Used On All 1963 & 1964 Cadillac Body Styles? - What were the two main differences or subgroups of windshields? Hint, one…Continue

alternator V belt

Started by Robert Alan Shannon in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Wednesday. 3 Replies

 Could anyone give me the Gates or Dayco number for the alternator V belt, just can't remember it and trying to get her back on the road after many years.  63 wA/CContinue

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Heater Core Replacement

Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

I'm currently rounding up parts for a heater core replacement in my 1964 Deville.  I'm looking for replacement hoses that connect to the heater core itself.  It's a factory a/c car and has the metal…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

Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

Hey guys,

I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…

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'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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