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"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
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"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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"Logan,  I have experience in this - electrical work is what I spent my career doing…"

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

26 Apr 19, 2023
Reply by Jason Edge

"Kim, The windows are pretty straight forward circuits.  The 12 volt power for the wi…"

Patrick Westphal replied Jan 12, 2022 to Electric Windows

7 Jan 14, 2022

"Karl,  Where did you get those LED bulbs for the corning lamps and how much?  I need…"

Patrick Westphal replied Jan 5, 2022 to Cornering Lights - Bulb replacement

44 Jan 15, 2022
Reply by Jason Edge

"Tony and Ginny,  I have not found the post that you are referring to.  I am still le…"

Patrick Westphal replied May 22, 2021 to A car that I am going to New York to look at

5 May 22, 2021

"Karl, thanks for the feedback.  The patience will be the tough thing for me - I had…"

Patrick Westphal replied May 11, 2021 to Looking for feedback

21 May 11, 2021
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No AC 1963 Eldorado Unique Dash End Panels

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies

As I was documenting the non-AC 63 Eldorado parts car I bought in a couple months ago, the solid panel dash end panels intrigued me and thought I would share a couple of pictures and thoughts. First,…Continue

For Sale - Fresh Chrome 1963 Series 62 Conv/CDV/Eldorado door panel chrome bezels

Started by Anthony Vanacore in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 4 Replies

Hello,My father and I are restoring our 63 series 62 conv, we had the chrome bezels for the window/seat switches rechromed.  During this process we also installed factory power door locks to the…Continue

WTB 63 Series 62 Original Trunk Material

Started by Anthony Vanacore in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin on Friday. 1 Reply

Hello,I am looking for an original trunk for a series 62 convertible.  Condition does not need to be perfect and does not need to be complete, I am looking for a set that I can use as a template. I…Continue

Parts to replace Power Brake and Master Cylinder for 1964 Eldorado

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Apr 27. 1 Reply

I have a 1964 Eldorado and based on paperwork received with the purchase the Power Brake unit & master Cylinder were never replaced. The brakes are working currently well but as pre-caution I…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

'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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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?

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