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"Bumping this.  The last piece I need to complete my interior restoration.  Attaches…"

Michael Forte replied Mar 7, 2018 to 63/64 Convertible interior quarter rub guard

6 Aug 30, 2021
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"Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday!  Have fun!"

Michael Forte replied Mar 3, 2018 to Let The Good Times Roll.... Cruising Season is Here!!

43 Mar 17, 2018

"Old cars are definitely a labor of love.  I find that beer and classic rock helps ke…"

Michael Forte replied Mar 1, 2018 to Manual vent window handle removal

5 Mar 1, 2018
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"Mine had the same issue at some point in its life.  Burnt on/off switch, damaged fus…"

Michael Forte replied Feb 26, 2018 to 1963 Cadillac ac/hearter control panel removal

22 Feb 26, 2018
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"Here are a few more pics to wrap up this story... This is 100% the right part.  It m…"

Michael Forte replied Jan 13, 2017 to '63 Convertible Seal Question

10 Jan 16, 2017

"Hi, just wanted to update you all on this...After some google sleuthing and a call t…"

Michael Forte replied Jan 12, 2017 to '63 Convertible Seal Question

10 Jan 16, 2017

"Hi David, I ordered the Impala part from Steele and it's due here Thursday. I'll def…"

Michael Forte replied Jan 9, 2017 to '63 Convertible Seal Question

10 Jan 16, 2017

"Hi Tony, thanks.  I think you're talking about the lock pillar seal that goes in fro…"

Michael Forte replied Jan 3, 2017 to '63 Convertible Seal Question

10 Jan 16, 2017

"Thanks Gene!  That helps a lot!  I'm guessing that you can't see this tube at all fr…"

Michael Forte replied Jun 7, 2016 to Evaporator Case drain hose picture needed

7 Sep 10, 2016

"Thanks Jason, I'll start there...."

Michael Forte replied Nov 14, 2015 to Researching where a car is first sold

2 Nov 14, 2015
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Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification

Started by Kurt in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 14 Replies

Many owners have reported oil leaks at the rear main seal even after replacing the seal, myself included. Recently Tony Lentini found a Serviceman bulletin published in February 1965 which details a…Continue

Future of CLC Judging

Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 6 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

front seat crest

Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch on Tuesday. 3 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

Coolant Overflow Bottle / Reservoir for 64 Cadillac Eldorado

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf on Tuesday. 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

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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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