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"Funny you should mention climate control. I'm just finishing up a big ordeal with my…"

William R Conte replied Nov 20, 2021 to More Bling and Another Upgrade for Dino.

9 Nov 21, 2021
Reply by Jason Edge

"I ran the car this evening, and it ran very well, at 186 degrees at the T'Stat housi…"

William R Conte replied May 6, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I noticed that too, and thought it strange. I bought Fel Pro gaskets from RockAuto,…"

William R Conte replied May 2, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I see that I did not mention that I also had ended up with a low compression issue o…"

William R Conte replied Apr 30, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"Holes in heads, gaskets, and block are not a 100% one for one match. Strange, but I…"

William R Conte replied Apr 28, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"The closer I'm looking at the parts, the more I feel it's a head gasket issue. It wo…"

William R Conte replied Apr 25, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"The water pump is a rebuilt original. It's working fine. I saw the water circulating…"

William R Conte replied Apr 25, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I had tested the thermostat in a pan of heated water and accurate electric thermomet…"

William R Conte replied Apr 24, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"Original sender. Glad you mentioned the temp gun. I'm going to pick one up. Looking…"

William R Conte replied Apr 24, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"It was a complete rebuild, top to bottom. It got an overbore by .020 and new pistons…"

William R Conte replied Apr 24, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

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Steven Schneefuss' 1963 and Larry Rees' 1964 Spotlighted on Website

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 16 hours ago. 0 Replies

If on a desktop or laptop, (or in desktop view mode on a mobile device) check out the header and you will see Steven Schneefuss' 1963 Coupe de Ville and Larry Rees' 1964 de Ville Convertible…Continue

Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 14 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

Anyone Aware of a Raised Roof 75 Series?

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies

I received the email below and did not remember a raised roof 75 series but thought I would post here. Anyone know of or ever hear of this car?"I am a volunteer at Hillwood Museum and Gardens, the…Continue

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

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal Jul 25. 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

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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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