David Thomas's Discussions (38)

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"Hey John, just wanted to toss out another thought on your brakes. If you are using t…"

David Thomas replied Feb 2, 2024 to brakes locking up

5 Feb 2, 2024
Reply by David Thomas

"Hello Terry, Jason has good points to check and correct if a problem is found. I'll…"

David Thomas replied Dec 4, 2023 to AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62

7 Dec 5, 2023

"I us NAPA .75 inch 90 degree hose from the heater core to under manifold pipe. I thi…"

David Thomas replied Oct 29, 2021 to heater hose

9 Oct 31, 2021
Reply by Larry Rees

"Kim, sounds like you're going in circles. You may have a low oil pressure issue caus…"

David Thomas replied Dec 21, 2019 to oil Pressure Sensor

57 Dec 25, 2019
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"Kim, you'll only loosen  the outer clamp next to the outer tie rod joint. Leave the…"

David Thomas replied Dec 2, 2019 to changing outer tie rod

3 Dec 3, 2019
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"Thanks guys! Jason, is upgrading to the 64 design a remove and replace bolt it in, c…"

David Thomas replied Nov 16, 2019 to Throttle check valve

4 Nov 16, 2019

"If the motor is leaking oil, it should leak any time it is running. The only differe…"

David Thomas replied Oct 14, 2019 to Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,

82 Dec 1, 2019
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"Hello Kim, have you thoroughly inspected for leaks around the valve covers, oil pres…"

David Thomas replied Oct 14, 2019 to Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,

82 Dec 1, 2019
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"Russ, thanks for the follow up on the required lubricant. "

David Thomas replied Oct 12, 2019 to Had to replace A/C Mode Damper Actuator

16 Oct 12, 2019
Reply by David Thomas

"Russ, Thanks for the tip!"

David Thomas replied Oct 11, 2019 to Had to replace A/C Mode Damper Actuator

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Timing cover corrosion

Started by CHRIS CARLSON in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 5 hours ago. 1 Reply

Hey fellas if you're rebuilding your 429 check your timing cover for corrosion behind the water pump  Russ and I had 429 engine number two on the dyno today had shimed the oil pump spring for a…Continue

Convertible bumper jack

Started by Alan Clark in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Alan Clark 12 hours ago. 13 Replies

My car lacks the mechanism or spring needed to hold the jack in the storage slot on the right side of the trunk.  Anyone have a picture of the item I should find?Continue

Power steering fluid

Started by Bobby Brown in General Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 20 hours ago. 2 Replies

My reservoir is a little low. Any recommendations on my purchase of refill fluid? There are likely new fluids and I’d like to buy the right product. Thanks. Continue

Dino Diaries - July 11, 2025 - Busted!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Saturday. 4 Replies

So I am starting to crawl around under Dino seeing what I can fix or upgrade and as I was putting the trans linkage in a few nights ago, the rear trans mount caught my eye. I remembered that these 64…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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