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"I have a similar “Mary tool” at my disposal.  Since I plan to have mine on the car w…"

Patrick Westphal replied Oct 27, 2024 to Special CPA Project!

7 Oct 28, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"Jason, how did you paint the Cadillac script?  I was thinking of taking my valve cov…"

Patrick Westphal replied Oct 27, 2024 to Special CPA Project!

7 Oct 28, 2024
Reply by Jason Edge

"So here is a little information from inside GM.  There is and has been a program in…"

Patrick Westphal replied Mar 31, 2024 to 1963 Cadillac Outlet Codes

2 Mar 31, 2024
Reply by John W. Thompson Jr.

"Here is what I did on my vehicle.  What I like about the Dakota Digital system is th…"

Patrick Westphal replied Mar 31, 2024 to Cruise control

5 Mar 31, 2024
Reply by Patrick Westphal

"Chris,  Yes i installed an aftermarket cruise system on my 64 Deville.  I have been…"

Patrick Westphal replied Mar 30, 2024 to Cruise control

5 Mar 31, 2024
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"Dave, Have you been able to get your ignition system operating properly?  I think th…"

Patrick Westphal replied Feb 24, 2024 to Pertronix 3 install and resistor wire

18 Feb 28, 2024
Reply by Dave Fehrle

"Shortly after I started working for Cadillac Engineering on Clark Street in Detroit…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 22, 2023 to What Turned You On to Cadillacs?

5 Apr 26, 2023
Reply by Logan Robb

"OK so here are some possibilities for your battery drain problem.  First of all I wo…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 19, 2023 to Parasitic Drain/Negative battery disconnect

17 Aug 3, 2023
Reply by Logan Robb

"Mark - good catch and I stand corrected.  That's what I get for looking at a coloriz…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 17, 2023 to Brake Lights/dash lights intermittent

26 Apr 19, 2023
Reply by Jason Edge

"Logan,  I have experience in this - electrical work is what I spent my career doing…"

Patrick Westphal replied Apr 17, 2023 to Brake Lights/dash lights intermittent

26 Apr 19, 2023
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Adapt, Improvise and Move an Cadillac Engine!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 1 Reply

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

Front Fender Skirt Backing Bracket Access – Question + Cad Plate Love

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 1 Reply

Hello all,I’m in the middle of swapping out the front fender skirt backing brackets on my ’64 Fleetwood and had a quick question for the group. I picked up a beautiful fresh set of cadmium plated…Continue

Power Booster Install

Started by Rob Spring in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Rob Spring Apr 8. 9 Replies

Hey! I’ve seen the 63/64 power booster and master cylinder combination has been covered very clearly. I’m in the process of replacing mine. I was hoping someone could give me insight on a specific…Continue

1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly

Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin Apr 7. 3 Replies

Hello, possibly looking a neutral safety switch for a 1964 Deville with the TH-400 and tilt steering.  Also, possibly looking for an oil filter housing assembly for a 1964 429 motor.  Starting to get…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 13 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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