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"I have one on my parts car, send me an email please; russ@thecadishack.com  The cont…"

Russ Austin replied Aug 13 to 64 A/C Time Delay Switch

1 Aug 13
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"The hinge pin migrated out. Unbolt the hinge from the trunk and undo the torsion rod…"

Russ Austin replied Aug 10 to 63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism

3 Aug 11
Reply by Jason Edge

"Jon, I am out of bumper buckets, those go first when I bring in a parts car.  Just s…"

Russ Austin replied Jul 23 to What parts do you need for your Cadillac?

2 Jul 23
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"drive%20shaft%20new%20parts%20spec%20sheet.jpg  get with your local drive shaft shop…"

Russ Austin replied Jul 15 to WTB: 1963 Double Cardan CV Ball Socket Repair Kit (NEAPCO 2-9303)

8 Jul 16
Reply by Ian Arnold

"I have what you need, please send me an email to;  russ@thecadishack.com  "

Russ Austin replied Jul 11 to WTB console lid deck for 63 Eldorado

1 Jul 11
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"There is probably trapped air in the master cylinder. Get it level in a vice to blee…"

Russ Austin replied Jun 22 to Brake Booster not enough compression

20 Jun 22
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"Is it the back CV joint that is bad? You can get them new. "

Russ Austin replied Jun 18 to WTB: 1963 Double Cardan CV Ball Socket Repair Kit (NEAPCO 2-9303)

8 Jul 16
Reply by Ian Arnold

"The master cylinder needs to be removed and out into a vice. Level the master cylind…"

Russ Austin replied Jun 17 to Brake Booster not enough compression

20 Jun 22
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"Did you bench bleed the master cylinder before installing it? "

Russ Austin replied Jun 17 to Brake Booster not enough compression

20 Jun 22
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"Any parts store is going to have these items, or can order them in. "

Russ Austin replied Jun 12 to Parts supplier for Cadillac Eldorado 1964

3 Jun 13
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Material for making staples for rubber splash shields

Started by Marty Smith in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies

Here is the link to Mcmaster Carr for Staple material as discussed in the latest Zoom meeting. https://www.mcmaster.com/6517K24/          Not 100…Continue

Looking Back 15 Years Ago - Dino at Classics at the Capital

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Sunday. 1 Reply

Here is a short video of me cutting up with Dino 15 years ago. It popped up in my memories a couple days ago and thought I would share here. This was taken before we headed downtown Raleigh NC to the…Continue

Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification

Started by Kurt in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Peter Lucas Aug 15. 26 Replies

Many owners have reported oil leaks at the rear main seal even after replacing the seal, myself included. Recently Tony Lentini found a Serviceman bulletin published in February 1965 which details a…Continue

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Authenticity Manual

Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 0 Comments

Hi Robert,

     I emailed you more pictures for the Authenticity Manual.

Dennis DiBari

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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