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"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
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"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
Reply by Jason Edge

"Defiantly use black RTV gasket maker with 2 O rings.  Do not gob it into to hole as…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 26, 2024 to Water crossover at water pump, leak at O-Ring

7 Sep 27, 2024
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"The other gaskets are good to use. "

Russ Austin replied Sep 24, 2024 to Oil pan gasket and rear main seal

9 Sep 25, 2024
Reply by Scott Santora

"Yes, the engine stays in the car.  The pan is removed by rotating the crank so the b…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 24, 2024 to Oil pan gasket and rear main seal

9 Sep 25, 2024
Reply by Scott Santora

"DO NOT GET the Best Gasket brand rear main seal. It is a known failing seal. It leak…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 21, 2024 to Oil pan gasket and rear main seal

9 Sep 25, 2024
Reply by Scott Santora

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Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal yesterday. 2 Replies

So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out…Continue

Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Tuesday. 11 Replies

Hi everyone im currently restoring my my front grill due to some previous clown painting it with silver frost paint and doing a dodgy job I would like to know what parts of the grill are anodised.it…Continue

Steering slack/play

Started by Nile Bolen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 4 Replies

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue

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Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler on Monday. 12 Replies

Late in the evenings, I wonder about things I will probably never do as I am not that crazy. However, I know someone out there has tried it or wanted it bad enough they have done it. My 64 Fltwd did…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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