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"My recommendation is to switch to an electric choke. I don’t have a brand or model n…"

Patrick Westphal replied May 29 to Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?

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Reply by Logan Robb

"I have a similar “Mary tool” at my disposal.  Since I plan to have mine on the car w…"

Patrick Westphal replied Oct 27, 2024 to Special CPA Project!

7 Oct 28, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"Jason, how did you paint the Cadillac script?  I was thinking of taking my valve cov…"

Patrick Westphal replied Oct 27, 2024 to Special CPA Project!

7 Oct 28, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"So here is a little information from inside GM.  There is and has been a program in…"

Patrick Westphal replied Mar 31, 2024 to 1963 Cadillac Outlet Codes

2 Mar 31, 2024
Reply by John W. Thompson Jr.

"Here is what I did on my vehicle.  What I like about the Dakota Digital system is th…"

Patrick Westphal replied Mar 31, 2024 to Cruise control

5 Mar 31, 2024
Reply by Patrick Westphal

"Chris,  Yes i installed an aftermarket cruise system on my 64 Deville.  I have been…"

Patrick Westphal replied Mar 30, 2024 to Cruise control

5 Mar 31, 2024
Reply by Patrick Westphal

"Dave, Have you been able to get your ignition system operating properly?  I think th…"

Patrick Westphal replied Feb 24, 2024 to Pertronix 3 install and resistor wire

18 Feb 28, 2024
Reply by Dave Fehrle

"Shortly after I started working for Cadillac Engineering on Clark Street in Detroit…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 22, 2023 to What Turned You On to Cadillacs?

5 Apr 26, 2023
Reply by Logan Robb

"OK so here are some possibilities for your battery drain problem.  First of all I wo…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 19, 2023 to Parasitic Drain/Negative battery disconnect

17 Aug 3, 2023
Reply by Logan Robb

"Mark - good catch and I stand corrected.  That's what I get for looking at a coloriz…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 17, 2023 to Brake Lights/dash lights intermittent

26 Apr 19, 2023
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Future of CLC Judging

Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf 5 minutes ago. 3 Replies

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 system was very good, however, I believe what Bill and the…Continue

Coolant Overflow Bottle / Reservoir for 64 Cadillac Eldorado

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf 19 minutes ago. 7 Replies

Greetings Everyone.  I read a discussion thread about "radiator and related", covering coolant overflow.  Has anyone fitted an overflow reservoir / bottle to their 64 Cadillac?  Is there if a…Continue

Tags: Radiator, Bottle, Reservoir, Overflow, Coolant

Dino Radiator Leak - Time to Recore!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf on Friday. 36 Replies

I had brought up the topic of radiator leaks as a discussion topic for our Chapter Zoom meet-up this past Sunday and thought I would share on our website for everyone and probably do a more formal…Continue

front seat crest

Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf on Friday. 2 Replies

Original seats had a crest on the center arm rest.  Does anybody know where I could embose a crest in new material for a reupolstry?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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