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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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seat foam replacement

Started by Kevin Robles in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Robles 13 hours ago. 3 Replies

does anyone out there have any experience with seat foam replacement on  a 63/64 Cadillac.  I had my seats reupolstered  many years ago in original leather/fabric and they still look great, but the…Continue

1963 carter afb carbureter stainless steel shim

Started by tim sparks in General Discussion 20 hours ago. 0 Replies

anybody have an xtra stainless steel shim for 1963 carter afb carb. thank youContinue

Timing cover corrosion

Started by CHRIS CARLSON in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 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 yesterday. 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

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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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