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Russ Austin replied Dec 8 to Trivia #34 - What % of 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs Came with Tinted Glass

6 Dec 8
Reply by Jason Edge

"The only problem with Tims book is the ohms chart. Follow the specs in the shop manu…"

Russ Austin replied Nov 23 to How to remove 64 Climate Control Dash unit?

8 Nov 28
Reply by Norman Silverman

"Wrap some electrical tape around the top post. The ash tray adjustable are strikes t…"

Russ Austin replied Nov 19 to 63 passenger ashtray won’t release

6 Nov 19
Reply by Kenneth Barton

"Where is the car located?  getting rid of it? "

Russ Austin replied Nov 11 to Wanted - running 429

7 Nov 12
Reply by Joel A Campos

"You will need to remove the blower case, or at least move it upwards. "

Russ Austin replied Oct 12 to Rocker arm assembly removal?

2 Oct 25
Reply by Jacob Foster

"The turn signal arm screw out. There are 2 flat spots where a wrench will fit.   The…"

Russ Austin replied Oct 6 to Turn signal arm removal and gear shifter arm

3 Oct 6
Reply by Russ Austin

"Put it back the way you found it will work. It sounds like the prev owner clocked th…"

Russ Austin replied Oct 5 to Is my distributor off a tooth or two?

15 Oct 10
Reply by Dennis P. DiBari

"I have one on a [arts car I can pull off and test. Please send me an email to; russ@…"

Russ Austin replied Sep 24 to Brake booster for sale?

4 Sep 24
Reply by Russ Austin

"One of those big hoses go to the NSS and to the parking brake vacuum canister."

Russ Austin replied Sep 15 to Vacuum line from check valve - 1963

2 Sep 15
Reply by Kenneth Barton

"Jose, I replied to your email. "

Russ Austin replied Sep 2 to Wanted - Armrests for a 63 Series 62 Coupe

2 Sep 2
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1963 & 1964 Equipment Percentages

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 12 hours ago. 3 Replies

Here is a list of equipment percentages I had pulled from the Ward Automotive Yearbooks for 1963 and 1964 and have used for several trivia questions. I thought I would share the entire list as seen…Continue

!964 Deville Front Bumper

Started by Patrick Westphal in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge on Monday. 1 Reply

Hey everyone,I have a set of front bumpers, both ends and the center section, that I am looking to sell.  If you are looking for these contact me and we will talk about it. …Continue

Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?

Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman on Sunday. 5 Replies

Hello AllI am thinking about replacing the shocks on my 64 SDV. I want to do so with units that are closest to what was originally in the car in so far as ride quality. I believe these were gas…Continue

1964 Cadillac Owners - Are You Missing the Inner Fender to Frame Rear Brace Rods?

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Sunday. 1 Reply

Last night I was installing the freshly cad plated inner fender to frame rear support brace rods and remembered how this has been often missing on the many parts cars I have brought in. The thing is…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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