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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

Future of CLC Judging

First, A Big Thank You to CLC Chief Judge Bill Anderson for taking on this daunting task of overhauling the CLC judging system.  The old sy…

Started by Jason Edge

2 Jul 3, 2015
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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…

Started by Jason Edge

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…

Started by Jason Edge

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…

Started by Jason Edge

4 Jan 23, 2015
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Crown bolts for door striker

I am looking for the three Phillips crown bolts for the door striker that bolt into the body, mine are stripped, I have tried to find them…

Started by Robert Collier

1 Nov 18, 2014
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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…

Started by Jason Edge

4 Sep 8, 2014

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Replacement 63 Radiator Recommendations

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth 11 hours ago. 1 Reply

My 61 year old radiator sprung a leak (actually a few leaks). What are you guys using as replacements? Are you replacing with copper or aluminum? How many rows are you running in the radiator? How's…Continue

T-3 low beam headlight

Started by Jeff Donaldson in Wanted to Buy yesterday. 0 Replies

Hi,I need one T-3 low beam headlight if anyone has a spare they would like to sell.CheersJeffContinue

1959 1960 Cadillac Transmission Bell Housing also 56 thru 1958 part 3632783

Started by Doug Scarrow in For Sale on Sunday. 0 Replies

just listed.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/266787800087Nice condition flywheel bell housing removed from a 1960 Cadillac also correct for late1956 thru…Continue

1958 thru 1964 Cadillac Jetaway Front Coupling Unit Complete

Started by Doug Scarrow in For Sale on Sunday. 0 Replies

just listed https://www.ebay.com/itm/266787800087Correct complete front unit coupling fits 1958 thru 1964 Cadillacs Hydramatic transmission The…Continue

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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?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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