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"What transmission was behind the engine? There are 2 versions of the 64 429. "

Russ Austin replied Apr 10, 2024 to 1964 Cadillac 429 Engine for sale

2 Apr 11, 2024
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"The shop manual will be your best friend, and answer many questions you have about t…"

Russ Austin replied Apr 4, 2024 to 64 Fleetwood Front Left Door Card Removal

3 Apr 4, 2024
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"Are you talking about where the dip stick tube goes into the oil pan?  That is a fla…"

Russ Austin replied Mar 22, 2024 to TH400 Dipstick Tube Seal

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"The 64 series 75 block is the same as all 1964 Cadillac blocks. However, the crank i…"

Russ Austin replied Mar 6, 2024 to 1964 429

3 Mar 6, 2024
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"I have a 64 cover that will bolt right up and upgrade the oil system on the engine.…"

Russ Austin replied Mar 5, 2024 to Wanted front engine cover for a 390 (1963)

1 Mar 5, 2024
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"Thats all you will get with just the top clamp removed. There is a bottom clam as we…"

Russ Austin replied Mar 3, 2024 to cornering lights

21 Apr 25, 2024
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"There is a green wire on the turn signal switch that usually breaks. With the steeri…"

Russ Austin replied Mar 2, 2024 to cornering lights

21 Apr 25, 2024
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"Not sure off hand, but the shop manual has the specs in the back of the engine secti…"

Russ Austin replied Feb 28, 2024 to !964 429 Timing Cover

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"I have not dealt with Cadillac Kings much, but i have had good experiences with them…"

Russ Austin replied Feb 27, 2024 to !964 429 Timing Cover

8 Jul 10, 2024
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"Power comes from the turn signal switch. Check the connector at the steering column…"

Russ Austin replied Feb 25, 2024 to cornering lights

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Trivia # 35 - All About the Windshields

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia 1 hour ago. 0 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

Trivia #34 - What % of 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs Came with Tinted Glass

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 1 hour ago. 6 Replies

What % of 1963 and 1964 Cadillacs came with the optional "soft ray" tented glass?  1963 & 1964 were very close, so if you get one you will get the other. Need to get it within 3%. So, who will…Continue

Trivia #33 - What % of 1963 Cadillacs Came with Limited Slip (Posi) Differential Rear End

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 3 Replies

It has been way too long since we posted any trivia (and gave out a cigar), so here is one I thought I might have posted but do not see it: What % of 1963 Cadillacs came with the optional "Controlled…Continue

1963 Coupe de Ville Located in NC For Sale

Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 2 Replies

I had an older couple contact me indicating they are selling their 1963 Coupe de Ville they have had for 40 years and they are located Moyock, NC, which is in the very north east part of North…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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