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"It’s been a decade but I believe I purchased a set from rareparts.com Caddydaddy.com…"

Chris McBride replied Jun 11 to 1964 SDV - Rear End Bushings

6 Jun 12
Reply by Russ Austin

"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

"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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Take heads off for rebuild

Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Monday. 3 Replies

Compression test 15 years ago was good. Not a lot of miles since then. Summer car.Last year had a oil pressure issue. Found an aluminum flake had stuck open oil pressure relief valve. (Low pressure…Continue

Headlight conversion

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Phillip Hill Jul 27. 2 Replies

I recently converted my dim yellow headlights to LED after nearly cleaning up a roo the other night see attached pics for before and after …Continue

What parts do you need for your Cadillac?

Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Jul 23. 2 Replies

What parts to your need for your Cadillac?  Need a part to get it running or just to tidy things up a bit?  Starters to nice A pillar moldings, my 1500 squarer footing shop is packed with parts. …Continue

Dino Diaries - Feb 28, 2025: What's Good for the Convertible is Good for the Coupe!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Cees de Bunje Jul 22. 10 Replies

I have made some "factory" upgrades to my 64 Coupe de Ville by installing some options available to my Coupe de Ville such as power vent windows, tilt steering column, am/fm, 3 way rearview mirror,…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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