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"Gracias !"

Robert Sweeney replied Apr 14, 2023 to Gas tank on my 1964

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"Thank you for the advice."

Robert Sweeney replied Apr 14, 2023 to Gas tank on my 1964

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"I didn't even know there was an additional filter in the Carter.  I cleaned it.  Tha…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 9, 2020 to Running poorly

23 May 9, 2020

"Thanks.  Yes the PH 16 is for the my 1962 Alpine.  You are a real detective to notic…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 8, 2020 to Running poorly

23 May 9, 2020

"Sitting at my bench with a cold beer. Can I get an Amen !!  Just got down changing t…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 8, 2020 to Running poorly

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"Compression test was good.  166 -179 depending on cylinder.  Wires were good.  Getti…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 7, 2020 to Running poorly

23 May 9, 2020

"I checked compression tonight.  Ranged from 166 to 179.  That sounds good to me.  Yo…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 7, 2020 to Running poorly

23 May 9, 2020

"Thanks .  Just got done refinishing the valve.  No big deal.  Not very intimidating…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 15, 2019 to Air Conditioning in my 1964 Cadillac

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"Hi Guys, Thanks for all your suggestions.  I have been troubleshooting the AC pneuma…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 14, 2019 to Air Conditioning in my 1964 Cadillac

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"Update -  See attached picture.  I found this line disconnected under the dash.  Tha…"

Robert Sweeney replied May 2, 2019 to Air Conditioning in my 1964 Cadillac

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Dino Diaries - July 11, 2025 - Busted!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 5 hours ago. 4 Replies

So I am starting to crawl around under Dino seeing what I can fix or upgrade and as I was putting the trans linkage in a few nights ago, the rear trans mount caught my eye. I remembered that these 64…Continue

Bleeding brakes

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Thursday. 3 Replies

I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue

Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Wednesday. 8 Replies

Hi everyone im currently restoring my my front grill due to some previous clown painting it with silver frost paint and doing a dodgy job I would like to know what parts of the grill are anodised.it…Continue

Getting hot when going fast…

Started by Mack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Tuesday. 6 Replies

So… I do have a few of 63 Coupes, all have same setup with carbs, Pertronix, shroud, new US Radiator radiators etc … but only one of them gets a bit hot when I am hauling faster than 60mph and car…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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