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"Caddy Daddy was carrying Best brand and another brand. It sounds like they ran out o…"

Russ Austin replied Nov 21, 2024 to Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification

15 Jun 14
Reply by Matti Roth

"I just got word that Kanter has a good rear main seal. The mod and install went perf…"

Russ Austin replied Nov 19, 2024 to Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification

15 Jun 14
Reply by Matti Roth

"I just picked up a 63 CDV with factory bucket seats with the T power seats.  I am cl…"

Russ Austin replied Nov 10, 2024 to Body Plate for 63 Coupe de Ville with Bucket Seats and Power Vent Windows

2 Nov 10, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"No, take the whole assembly to the auto parts store. Ask them if the bearing needs t…"

Russ Austin replied Oct 26, 2024 to Do HUBS have to be removed from front drums for turning?

7 Oct 28, 2024
Reply by Norman Silverman

"The item circled is to suppress radio noise only. The capacitor for the points is on…"

Russ Austin replied Oct 10, 2024 to Hesitation on starting after driving

28 Nov 22, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"Honestly, that is about as vague as a description can get. make a video. "

Russ Austin replied Sep 28, 2024 to 63 Cadillac noise in the engine

2 Sep 28, 2024
Reply by Russ Austin

"Tighten the screw."

Russ Austin replied Sep 28, 2024 to 63 Cadillac noise in the engine

2 Sep 28, 2024
Reply by Russ Austin

"pics are worth a thousand words. Location of the stains in relation to the car.  Lik…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 28, 2024 to 63 cadillac spots on driveway

1 Sep 28, 2024
Reply by Russ Austin

"I have good regulator wire harnesses, please send me an email; russ@thecadishack.com…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 28, 2024 to Hesitation on starting after driving

28 Nov 22, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"Probably bad battery cables.  Replace them and get the sealed end cables.  Corrosion…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 26, 2024 to Hesitation on starting after driving

28 Nov 22, 2024
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Wanted Cadillac Lasalle 2 inch Windshield Decal Sticker

Started by Doug Scarrow in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 12 hours ago. 3 Replies

for close to 20 years I have had a lovely Club Decal on my windshield now I wish to replace the windshield and would love to buy a decal if any one has one available See attached photosContinue

Back to the 50’s

Started by Jordan Johansen-Moe in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jordan Johansen-Moe on Tuesday. 2 Replies

Is anyone here planning on going to the Back to the 50’s car show in Minnesota?

where to find 1963 Cadillac Plastic Door Pin Anchors

Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Sunday. 2 Replies

Hi allwhere can I find these - 1963 Cadillac Plastic Door Pin Anchors. Mine are from1963 and a little tiredThanksContinue

Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification

Started by Kurt in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth Jun 14. 15 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

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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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