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"Michael, I have new seat belt springs that you would install. Please email me at rus…"

Russ Austin replied on Monday to Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

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Reply by Michael Vogler

"Whats the zip code?  Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com if you are interested. "

Russ Austin replied Jul 19 to Swapping 429 engine crankshafts

5 Jul 19
Reply by Russ Austin

"I have a crank for you if the shop determines yours in not repairable. "

Russ Austin replied Jul 19 to Swapping 429 engine crankshafts

5 Jul 19
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"I find the 2 person method works best. I tried the vacuum pumps and they dont draw o…"

Russ Austin replied Jul 10 to Bleeding brakes

4 Jul 17
Reply by Tony Prichard

"Although the engine runs better at advance timing, it creates excessive heat that th…"

Russ Austin replied Jul 8 to Getting hot when going fast…

6 Jul 8
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"What carb are you running on the hot running car?  Is the timing set to 5 deg max? "

Russ Austin replied Jul 7 to Getting hot when going fast…

6 Jul 8
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"Frank, the soft parts are the felts in the vertical channels. Try steele rubber. "

Russ Austin replied May 31 to window regulators

2 May 31
Reply by Frank Murch

"Are you setting the TV rod with the throttle rod disconnected from the carb? The vac…"

Russ Austin replied May 12 to TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

4 May 12
Reply by Russ Austin

"Its not the TV rod, the trans is in need of a rebuild. Fluid is bypassing internal s…"

Russ Austin replied May 12 to TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

4 May 12
Reply by Russ Austin

"If you are changing the spherical joint, remove the nut and get a sledge hammer. It…"

Russ Austin replied May 10 to Rear suspension project

9 May 13
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Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal yesterday. 2 Replies

So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out…Continue

Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Tuesday. 11 Replies

Hi everyone im currently restoring my my front grill due to some previous clown painting it with silver frost paint and doing a dodgy job I would like to know what parts of the grill are anodised.it…Continue

Steering slack/play

Started by Nile Bolen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 4 Replies

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue

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Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler on Monday. 12 Replies

Late in the evenings, I wonder about things I will probably never do as I am not that crazy. However, I know someone out there has tried it or wanted it bad enough they have done it. My 64 Fltwd did…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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