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The very best way to determine an engines performance is to learn to read the spark plugs They will tell you how every cylinder is performing internallyBest to do after a very complete going over…Continue
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It is 1950 and Cadillac just built the 160 HP 331 cu in V8 engine capable of 100 MPH They brought the car to France to run the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race The Cadillac did exceptionally well…Continue
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I have always been amazed by the 480 ft lbs of torque the Cadillac 429 engine produces (340 HP- 480 ft lbs of torque ) Torque is addictive in the world of cars and trucks for its driving experience…Continue
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Harley Earl got a look at the then top secret Lockheed p-38 Lightning and the rest is history One of my own favorite designed and performance aircraft being into RC building and flying on an expert…Continue
I have the great pleasure of having my beautiful -all Becon Blue - 64 Cadillac convertible (white top ) with AC - for 48 years ( as of 2012 )-- in my family since day ONE
The mental picture of that car in my driveway with the top down is forever etched in my minds eye-
Have been a GM big block fan since my 1963 Chevy 409-425 HP--4 speed Super Sport racing days ( held a track record at Islip Speedway- New York for 4 years )
Went to a 1962 Cadillac --Black--Black top --Natural leather interior --with optional then --AC 390 Cubic inch --time to slow it down some
I was in my early 20's a sophmore in college --you could see people thinking --Who is that kid ?
I enjoyed that car so much I became a Cadillac convertible fan for life
My 64 was my dads at this time
He loved my 62 so much he started to collect 62 thru 64 caddys
We had 5 converts and 4 coupes at one time all registered and ready to run
The new caddys in my family were a new 52 hard top--new 55 convert--new 64 convert
They were used mostly for special occasions or for mom around town
You just knew you were special when you drove in those cars--they were a sign of financial success in those times
Dad mosly had foreign cars as daily drivers -- 1955--57 XK 120 Jaguars (5 of them ) -- 2002 BMW Tii- 65 Porsche 356 convert --one of the first year VW's in 1956 ,only 50 in the USA
1958 BMW R-50 black motorcycle
Cessna 182 4 passenger Airplane
I retired to Central West Florida with my 64 convert
I road a 1966 Triump -- Blue printed 750 -flat track racing bike for 28 years
One of my lifetime racing buddys owned NASSAU county Long Isand N Y 's Harley davidson--we liked high performance toys
Building and flying RC aircraft for 23 years
The weather here is auesome 10 months of the year -- rains a bit the other two of the summer - no big deal but a country paradise most of the time
LIFE IS GOOD----
Regards Tony and Ginny 429
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Anyone have any experience removing light scratches from our Cadillac windshields
I thought I might need to replace my windshield but when inspected by my windshield guy he seems to feel I could get away with polishing out the scratches as they are mostly light ones
i have no dings or deep scratches
I would like to keep the original glass —so this idea is appealing to me
enjoy
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Good Day my friends. I' the only 64 429 Caddy on the island. I know of various other caddys 59 60 62 77. I bought mine last year and did all the basic work just to get it started. i pulled the engine out and sandblasted and rebuild the carb changed the timing gear and cam gear. i send the Valve covers to chrome in colombia. I started it after a year and had no pressure on 2 pistons. I pulled it out again and ordered the shop repair manual and going to buy the deluxe rebuild kit. So thats basicly what going on. Here in Aruba evrything is expensive to buy or get because of the import taxes and transportation fees. Sometimes its just expensive to be me. I dont know to much about mechanics and have a uncle Roy that helps me out ( generation gap). So after a year im starting to get to know my Caddy.WhatsApp%20Image%202018-04-10%20at%2011.57.37%20AM%288%29.jpeg
Hi Tony,
in town driving seems to be just fine.. I havent taken out for a longer, higher speed drive in several days, but plan to take on a 30 mile each way trip tomorrow. I will have a better idea after that, downtown though, runs just fine.
I was hanging at the local river bar yesterday and she was parked out front,, lots of the 50+ yuppie biker crowd, mostly friends mine, all had to go give it a walk around.. lots of nods of approval..
thanks for the check up,
have a Happy Easter.
Sincerely
Kim
Thank you both , have a good day
So right about a shop manual , in my case at being dumb I never pull the value cover which got me to 4200 rebuild .
I like to thank you and the rest for help . And yes all is going back in just like the day it was born [ torque converter to trans, and a fully rebuild 429 stock ] have a good day and thanks.
are you still building airplanes
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As I am collecting items for a brake overhaul, I’ve have come across many posts about the aftermarket drums not being of quality like the originals. I am fairly certain the drums I have are not…Continue
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I have a very reputable blasting and powder coating shop near me, come this winter, I am thinking of getting my wheels power coated in preparation for new tires in the spring. Is this a good idea? I…Continue
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Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue
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Dad passed away in 2020...I inherited his 1963 62 series convertible....it had been sitting since 1997...I put in new gas tank...new fuel filter...had a new head installed with hard valves (to run on…Continue
Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine
in advance, thank you for your help.
Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?
Matt VH
Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.
Here it is:
The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)
The insulator…
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Good Morning all!
I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…
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