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"Just found this article.  Wish this was available in 2018 when I did mine...How To I…"

Michael Forte replied Jul 30, 2023 to Efi conversion

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"Hi Charles, I have the Holley Sniper in my car and I'm using an in-tank pump.  I use…"

Michael Forte replied Jul 29, 2023 to Efi conversion

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"Mine are covered in undercoat and road grime.  Who knew they could look so good?! Ni…"

Michael Forte replied May 15, 2022 to A Little Bit More Cad Bling to Dino Today

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"It really was a happy moment.  I can now say that my interior restoration is 100% co…"

Michael Forte replied Aug 30, 2021 to 63/64 Convertible interior quarter rub guard

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"These are either extremely rare or I just don't know where to look.  But....After mo…"

Michael Forte replied Aug 22, 2021 to 63/64 Convertible interior quarter rub guard

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"Mack, just wanted to say thanks for providing the detailed info on the parts.  Much…"

Michael Forte replied May 30, 2018 to Rear axle leak. Got into it today with pictures for comment

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"Great looking car there Kim!  Hopefully that loose cap was the culprit and you can g…"

Michael Forte replied Mar 16, 2018 to stranded,,!!!

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"A few carb rebuild tips I can think of are: read the instructions, a few times!  Rem…"

Michael Forte replied Mar 15, 2018 to stranded,,!!!

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"I got one for my Rochester 4GC from Mike’s Carburetor Parts in Chehalis, WA.  PN #62…"

Michael Forte replied Mar 14, 2018 to stranded,,!!!

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"Mack, the restored rear looks great!  Please share the part numbers.  It'll help us…"

Michael Forte replied Mar 11, 2018 to Rear axle leak. Got into it today with pictures for comment

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Rear suspension project

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon yesterday. 9 Replies

I’m starting the complete rear suspension update/upgrade-new springs and shocks,replacing spherical joint and bushings on yoke and control links! Just wondering if there are any tips to help with the…Continue

TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Tuesday. 4 Replies

I’m struggling with my TV rod adjustment. I’ve been trying to adjust it as per shop manual, but it’s still not OK. When cold, it shifts smoothly through all four gears, when hot, it hesitates (lots…Continue

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Vintage Promo Picture #3 - 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special in Royal Maroon

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies

Here is the 3rd picture in my collection of "Promo Pictures" - a 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special.  This 60 Special appears to be Royal Maroon, Paint Code 52.  Not sure exactly how these were used, but they…Continue

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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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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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