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"We discussed the problem with aftermarket brake drums, got some old stock from Jason…"

Sammy replied Aug 19, 2023 to Brake drum stuck

9 Sep 14, 2023
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"Changed them 10 or 12 years ago, don't think it's the hoses, but will try"

Sammy replied Aug 19, 2023 to Brake drum stuck

9 Sep 14, 2023
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"Yes I am, but if I don't find a mechanics shop to do that... Was it difficult to get…"

Sammy replied Oct 9, 2022 to Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket

12 Oct 9, 2022
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"We heated it up, but it is totally stuck. So we turned the outsight weight with a pl…"

Sammy replied Oct 8, 2022 to Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket

12 Oct 9, 2022
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"I see, thanks. So it is possible that when turning the weight it might be to corrode…"

Sammy replied Oct 7, 2022 to Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket

12 Oct 9, 2022
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"Thanks. I'm still a rookie at forums in general."

Sammy replied Oct 7, 2022 to Wheel alignment data

6 Oct 7, 2022
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"Thanks, for me it would be more helpful what it looks like when it is built in.So wh…"

Sammy replied Oct 7, 2022 to Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket

12 Oct 9, 2022
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"Caster angle really positive?For the camber it says 1/4 or 1/2 more positive on left…"

Sammy replied Oct 6, 2022 to Wheel alignment data

6 Oct 7, 2022
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"Thanks, think that's it. Does your rpm vary when dist vacuum on or off?"

Sammy replied Sep 14, 2022 to Idling & timing confusion

10 Sep 16, 2022

"How to set ignition is no problem, done this several times on other cars,The confusi…"

Sammy replied Sep 14, 2022 to Idling & timing confusion

10 Sep 16, 2022

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Website Header - Experimenting with Rotating Member Cars

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 6 Replies

I was thinking or rotating member 63's and 64's up in the header and used Mark Geertsma's 1963 Sedan de Ville as a test car. It gets a little grainy making the picture that small, but not too bad.…Continue

My Only Eldorado Parts Car - A 1963 Picked up in 2001

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Monday. 2 Replies

I was thumbing thru parts car folders and run across the 63 Eldorado I parted out way back in 2006 and saw the dirty but good condition body tag. I like to clean them up I guess as a token and of…Continue

Anybody in Reno or Lake Tahoe area?

Started by Mack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Sunday. 0 Replies

We have a group of Cadillac guys in Reno/Tahoe area and we will be cruising and participating in the local car shows this season!let me know if you’re in the area and wanting to join in.happy…Continue

Adapt, Improvise and Move an Cadillac Engine!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 3 Replies

Just wanted to pop in and say hello and give a quick update on a couple of things and share a garage thing I thought you might get a kick out of. First, my arm is out of the brace as of last Monday…Continue

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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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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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