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"I have used Dorman 3100, also Lares 201 for 64 non tilt."

Ronnie Lay replied Apr 25, 2020 to Steering Gear Lining Up Pitman Arm & Steering Column

5 Apr 25, 2020
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"Both the Pittman arm and steering column have flats or splines to align them, just m…"

Ronnie Lay replied Apr 22, 2020 to Steering Gear Lining Up Pitman Arm & Steering Column

5 Apr 25, 2020
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"I'd be interested and as word keeps getting around that what bushings are currently…"

Ronnie Lay replied Mar 24, 2020 to Polyurethane Replacement Trailing Arm Bushings

51 Apr 11, 2020
Reply by Jason Edge

"I do all my own alignments with this set available on Amazon and Summit Racing for $…"

Ronnie Lay replied Feb 2, 2020 to How to adjust strut rod.

8 Feb 2, 2020
Reply by Dave Schneider

"Steering gear on my 64 Sedan Deville was leaking, tried a rebuilt unit, it was junk,…"

Ronnie Lay replied Oct 16, 2019 to STEERING GEAR

14 Oct 23, 2019
Reply by Jason Edge

"I've had mine for years and bought them off a Snap-On truck. You might try the evil…"

Ronnie Lay replied Sep 18, 2019 to Power Steering Hose Nut

10 Sep 19, 2019
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"I have a set of these 12 point crows feet that work great for these applications. "

Ronnie Lay replied Sep 18, 2019 to Power Steering Hose Nut

10 Sep 19, 2019
Reply by Jason Edge

"I used this when I installed my Fleetwood letters, worked great, used to install all…"

Ronnie Lay replied Aug 29, 2019 to 1964 Fleetwood Letters installation

4 Aug 30, 2019
Reply by Markus R.

"It will probably be sometime in the fall when I will be able to swap out the rear li…"

Ronnie Lay replied Jun 10, 2019 to Rear trailing arm bushings- premature failure

98 Mar 6, 2020
Reply by Dan McNarry

"Left negative feedback at Rare Parts, we'll see if they post it. Personally, I will…"

Ronnie Lay replied Jun 7, 2019 to Rear trailing arm bushings- premature failure

98 Mar 6, 2020
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Correct rims and drums?

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 1 hour ago. 5 Replies

As I am collecting items for a brake overhaul, I’ve have come across many posts about the aftermarket drums not being of quality like the originals. I am fairly certain the drums I have are not…Continue

cooling problem solved

Started by greg in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 4 hours ago. 6 Replies

I have a 64 Fleetwood and in the summertime with the a/c cranking when I would be in traffic or going slow it would always run warm....close to the 3/4 mark sometimes.   I replaced the fan clutch…Continue

Powder Coated Rims

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 18 hours ago. 0 Replies

I have a very reputable blasting and powder coating shop near me, come this winter, I am thinking of getting my wheels power coated in preparation for new tires in the spring. Is this a good idea? I…Continue

Dragging to one side

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 9 Replies

Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue

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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE

Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments

  Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine

in advance, thank you for your help.

Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?

Matt VH

Spark Plug Heat Range

Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments

I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.

Here it is:

 

The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)  

The insulator…

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Lower Front End Ball Joints

Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments

Good Morning all! 



I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…

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