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"It isn't. The oil looks fine, and the level did not rise. When I pulled the valve co…"

William R Conte replied Apr 23, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I'm going to pull the heads off. "

William R Conte replied Apr 23, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"lower hose on pump was first. Upper hose from radiator was second. I thought I hadn'…"

William R Conte replied Apr 23, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I went through the TH400 from my 64 this past Fall. I went through the entire transm…"

William R Conte replied Mar 13, 2021 to Transmission tail shaft bushing (s) and seal for 64 with TH400

18 Apr 2, 2021
Reply by Norman Silverman

"Thanks for the tip on that oil! I'll try that oil when the break in period is up. I…"

William R Conte replied Feb 6, 2021 to Dino - Hoodless!

9 Feb 6, 2021
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"Jason, you are probably already aware of this, but just in case.... make sure you us…"

William R Conte replied Feb 5, 2021 to Dino - Hoodless!

9 Feb 6, 2021
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"When I followed Jason's link, there is a button that you click to check vehicle fitm…"

William R Conte replied Feb 5, 2021 to Did I make a mistake: fuel tank replacement

10 Feb 5, 2021
Reply by Jason Edge

"I used a single chain, and attached it at pass side rear most intake man bolt hole,…"

William R Conte replied Feb 4, 2021 to Hoisting engine

4 Feb 4, 2021
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"Are you pulling the transmission with it? If so, I recommend one of these --> htt…"

William R Conte replied Feb 4, 2021 to Hoisting engine

4 Feb 4, 2021
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"That would probably be a good idea. It would provide some slack for movement. "

William R Conte replied Feb 4, 2021 to TRANSMISSION MOUNT FOR 64 DEVILLE with TH400

8 Feb 4, 2021
Reply by Norman Silverman

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Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly

Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 18 hours ago. 0 Replies

When I first got my 64 SDV about 8 years ago, the power seat made noise but didn't go anywhere. I promptly read up on it and proceeded to take the seat transmission out to clean and re-lubricate it.…Continue

Trivia # 35 - All About the Windshields

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 19 hours ago. 3 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

alternator V belt

Started by Robert Alan Shannon in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Wednesday. 3 Replies

 Could anyone give me the Gates or Dayco number for the alternator V belt, just can't remember it and trying to get her back on the road after many years.  63 wA/CContinue

Tags: belt, V, alternartor

Heater Core Replacement

Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

I'm currently rounding up parts for a heater core replacement in my 1964 Deville.  I'm looking for replacement hoses that connect to the heater core itself.  It's a factory a/c car and has the metal…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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