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"Did the replacement starter solve the problem?  "

Chris McBride replied Nov 15, 2025 to 1963/64 Cadillac Starting - Cranking System Basics

20 Nov 25, 2025
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"I worked at a Zeibart rustproofing shop in the 1970s.  The easiest available methods…"

Chris McBride replied Nov 15, 2025 to Dino's Gas Lines Removed - Clean Up or Replace --> Member Advice

11 Nov 15, 2025
Reply by Jason Edge

"Norm, I bought the rear ball joint part from Rare Parts Steering and Suspension.  I…"

Chris McBride replied Nov 15, 2025 to Rear Upper trailing arm, Rear ball joint, Rear lower trailing arms

4 Nov 15, 2025
Reply by Norman Silverman

"Mr. Doerk,  Your question is beyond my level of expertise and I am not near my manua…"

Chris McBride replied Jun 29, 2025 to Comfort Control working as it should

1 Jun 29, 2025
Reply by Chris McBride

"Dennis, I am glad you mentioned “controlled” air since I neglected to note that we u…"

Chris McBride replied Jan 9, 2025 to Windshield washer pump inoperative

16 Jan 15, 2025
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"hello wayne, i worked at neighborhood gas stations in the late 1960s. Assuming the p…"

Chris McBride replied Jan 9, 2025 to Windshield washer pump inoperative

16 Jan 15, 2025
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"Cohen brothers movie: “A Serious Man”"

Chris McBride replied Apr 13, 2024 to Trivia #29 - What Movie Is this?

13 Apr 18, 2024

"FWIW, if you’re considering getting the balancer rebuilt, then these suppliers are a…"

Chris McBride replied Jan 16, 2024 to Harmonic Balancer 1964 429 CI

1 Jan 16, 2024
Reply by Chris McBride

"Remarkable transformation!  Rather amazing that the tops of the rear seats turned ou…"

Chris McBride replied Jan 13, 2024 to 1964 Cadillac interior restoration/refurb

8 Jan 14, 2024
Reply by Tim

"It’s getting harder to find white walls at any price.  I bought four Cooper Trendset…"

Chris McBride replied Jan 12, 2024 to Tires

6 Jan 13, 2024
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Readying My 1963 Flweetwood for body work and painting

Started by Stephen Pechenik in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Stephen Pechenik 2 hours ago. 8 Replies

I am in the process of removing the belt trim on the doors of my Fleetwood.  I need to find the rear door window stop location so that i can remove screws. Help.Also, I am replacing the vent window…Continue

Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood

Started by David Michael Bigeleisen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Friday. 1 Reply

Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the…Continue

CLC Membership dues are going up April 1. Join or Renew before March 31 & Save!

Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Mar 3. 1 Reply

Here is a breakdown of the rate increases Effective April 1:E-membership…Continue

Sneak Peek at our Next Newsletter Feature - Denis Binette's 14K Mile Coupe de Ville

Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters Mar 2. 0 Replies

Here is another sneak peak of our next newsletter feature - Denis Binette's 14K mile 1964 Coupe de Ville. I hope to have this distributed within the next couple of weeks. …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

'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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