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"Old rule of thumb, belt should deflect (push down) about 1/2" at longest span.  No n…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Dec 13, 2017 to belt tension

1 Dec 13, 2017
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"Some nice old cars there, I remember seeing cars like this when I was a kid (I'm 58)…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Nov 28, 2017 to Check out today's Hemmings Daily Classic Picture - Oak Ridge, TN 1965

4 Nov 28, 2017

" Jason, I'd bet you hadn't moved that fast in years! HA HA!. Glad to hear you weren'…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Aug 12, 2017 to Parts Car #47, A Highly Optioned 1964 SDV, in the Driveway!

16 Aug 14, 2017

" Oh yeah, I have learned the hard way; those darn wasps will move into any vehicle n…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Aug 12, 2017 to Parts Car #47, A Highly Optioned 1964 SDV, in the Driveway!

16 Aug 14, 2017

"Kim ,don't ever hit drums with a hammer ,that's    what mallets are for. On fronts y…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Jul 11, 2017 to 63 brakes/suspension pull?

24 Jul 12, 2017

" Tom , I think the 63 thru 67  intakes are the same."

Robert Alan Shannon replied May 24, 2017 to In Need of 63 390 Intake Manifold

8 May 31, 2017

"How the heck would you register that thing for a title? Anyway. I've got 2 of those…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Jan 24, 2017 to YeeHa! The Great Wasteland Post Apocalyptic Mad Max 1964 Cadillac Monster 6x6 Rat Rod is Here!!!!!!!

12 Feb 3, 2017

" Oh yeah ,had  the  hood latch and peg done too  so it all matched. I was pleased wi…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Jan 20, 2017 to Hood hindges

2 Jan 20, 2017
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"  I had mine replated  years ago; Kind of a gold color , don't remember what it's ca…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Jan 20, 2017 to Hood hindges

2 Jan 20, 2017
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"Tom, do you have the shop manual? It  has troubleshooting steps to identify the prob…"

Robert Alan Shannon replied Aug 24, 2016 to 63 SDV Wiper/washer motor needed

10 Sep 5, 2016
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alternator V belt

Started by Robert Alan Shannon in General Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon 5 hours ago. 2 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

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Heater Core Replacement

Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 15 hours ago. 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

Trivia # 35 - All About the Windshields

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia 22 hours ago. 0 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

Trivia #34 - What % of 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs Came with Tinted Glass

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 23 hours ago. 6 Replies

What % of 1963 and 1964 Cadillacs came with the optional "soft ray" tented glass?  1963 & 1964 were very close, so if you get one you will get the other. Need to get it within 3%. So, who will…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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