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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

17 May 15, 2019
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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

17 May 15, 2019
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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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Frost plugs

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Sammy 2 hours ago. 4 Replies

Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not…Continue

Trivia Question #37: A Jiggy Car Frame Tool!

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia 6 hours ago. 0 Replies

Yesterday, after struggling with other tools to disassemble a part using some not quite right tools, I decided to use the car frame as a "jig" to hold the part in place while I removed the other…Continue

Trivia #36: NUTTY Fastener Trivia

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 6 hours ago. 1 Reply

Ok. Here is a fastener I see about every day working with my big inventory of fasteners, and thought it was worth posting as trivia. If you saw my post on Facebook (I do sell them), wait to see if…Continue

Coolant leak above Passenger Feet

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jacob Simmons May 14. 13 Replies

As is with my luck with this car (I still love it to pieces, just needs some TLC from neglect and not being driven) I’ve developed another issue. A small coolant leak has started from the Passenger…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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