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Reading Spark Plugs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 2 Replies

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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Cadillacs 1951 331 cu in V8 engine arrives

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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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The Cadillac 429 engine is a unique Torgue monster

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Sep 18. 4 Replies

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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The aircraft Harley Earl saw and designed the 59 to 64 Cadillac fins after

Started Jun 20 0 Replies

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

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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sammy  OK —let us know how you make out  It’s the difficult repairs to trouble shoot  that I enjoy knowing  the most about for my own purposes and my own repairs  I have read all the details you have posted in…"
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"I think I spelled Thermostat it wrong a a half dozen times —- HA HA  Enjoy "
Monday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to nick f eisenbarth's discussion ROCHESTER 4GC
"I am sure there are two different fans in our year Cadillacs  I think a 5 and 7 blade —one for AC and one for not  You can reduce your under hood  with the 7 blade if you have the 5  Could help with the vapor lock…"
Monday
Matti Roth liked Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
Monday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
" C.Van Tune I was very much interested in the carb ducting you explained as I have had that on the back of my mind for a while and would have done it but I now have a high performance air filter ( k&n type )  that does not adapt well…"
Monday
C. Van Tune replied to Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
"Tony, I am with you 100%. I love to make an engine run as best as it possibly can. Today's fuels, as we all know, present numerous challenges...compared to the good stuff that was around 50+ years ago, but very close to factory-levels of…"
Monday
Tony and Ginny 429 posted a discussion

Reading Spark Plugs

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 the entire engine - new tune up and parts ( wires ) - - all engine spec  are on target Having an engine perform to its max is one of the passions and fun  in my own life Getting the best possible gas mileage does not hurt either You want the plugs to be burning a brown paper bag color Performance —is…See More
Monday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Russ Like your thought and saw it after I wrote my post  Could be a simple fix if exhaust heat  could be his  issue in his case  Enjoy "
Monday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sammy  I am here more than one time a day since 2006 - sometimes 3or 4 times  No one ever said anything about any heat shield around brake lines that I have experienced  You just might be on to something in your own case  Do try…"
Monday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"I do not see any correlation  between the engine temp —to the brake shoes  and drum temps  They are separate items and one does not effect the others  heat level  Getting the drag the same on the front brakes when…"
Saturday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sammy What condition is your front suspension in ? Worn parts could be a big part of the problem and will need to be replaced  Do you have a lot of slack in the steering wheels feel around the center ? Most any auto shop will tell you what…"
Saturday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to nick f eisenbarth's discussion ROCHESTER 4GC
"You can use  a 160 degree thermostat in the cooling system ( located in the coolant cross over pipe)  to lower the under hood temp  That will lower the engines internal temp from the stock 180 to  approx 160 degrees  Get the…"
Thursday
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Doug Scarrow's discussion Do all Dual Coupling Hydramatics have torus drain back when parked for days?
"Your trans fluid level is correct and no issue if checked at operating temp at idle  The cold trans level reading is of no value and misleading as it is not being  done correctly  It appears your fluid level is correct and just…"
Thursday
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Fuzzy dice addition

"I think the very first time I  ever remember seeing —-the very classic fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror was in the late 1950’s on a hot rod  They are a  timeless statement of the hot rod enthusiast that the American…"
Sep 28
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Doug Scarrow's discussion Do all Dual Coupling Hydramatics have torus drain back when parked for days?
"We can all live with some— very minor leaking of motor oil or trans fluid and most probably have  until the timing is such to address and repair those locations  All part of owning a Classic Antique pride and joy Cadillac in one of…"
Sep 27
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Doug Scarrow's discussion Do all Dual Coupling Hydramatics have torus drain back when parked for days?
"When checking the fluid level  is the trans dip stick showing you are over full ? Enjoy "
Sep 27

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1964 CADILLAC Coupe Deville Convertible--AC
Body style F-6267
In the family from day one--an extremely enjoyable keeper !
Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
no
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
yes

My 64 history

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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Windshield scratch remover

Posted on December 29, 2017 at 1:40am 2 Comments

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 

Replacing the windshield on my 64 Deville convertible - body style 6267

Posted on November 21, 2017 at 1:27pm 10 Comments

Like to know any personal experience aquiring the best New correct glass replacement for the car
So far i know of two locations to aquire the glass
One in Oregon and one in Ohio
The glass looks new is a bit thinner than the original but has the correct--OM-- markings on it

Enjoy

The Mileage reading on your speedometer

Posted on November 4, 2017 at 10:57pm 20 Comments

I hope i am not breaking anyones bubble but if you choose to remove the speedometer you can change the mileage on these cars to anything you desire it to be by just adjusting some of its internal parts and changing the numbers

That can lead to a lot of misconduct and cause you to by a car that is not correctly represented by its mileage

Just a heads up to study other aspects of the car to see if the mileage feels right for the wear and tear you may be looking at on a given… Continue

Power steering fluid change

Posted on October 23, 2017 at 3:32pm 1 Comment

In writing my thoughts on the last thread i just realized that changing the power steering fluid is not something done very often like we do all with other fluids on a timely basis

Actually i do not remember anything that adresses the changing of this fluid on a regular basis

I did draw my fluid out with an oil sucktion tool and replaced it then did that a few more times after using the car so some of mine has been freshened up in that way

Hey it could save you from having to… Continue

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At 1:49am on December 17, 2019, Pablo said…
Thank you very much for the information, gladly appreciate.
At 4:28pm on May 21, 2018, Fernando Vermeer said…

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 

At 12:17am on April 1, 2018, Kim K Kaiser said…

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

At 5:42pm on October 22, 2017, antonio bravo said…
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Hello, I have a 1963 coupe DeVille with a 390 and I’m dropping in a 429 from a 1967 DeVille. I will cut and weld the oil pan to change locations of the sump, and probably extend the tube on the oil pick up. do you know if there is an oil pan and oil pick up tube I can use to eliminate my fabrication work?
At 1:12pm on August 3, 2016, Denny Link said…

Thank you both , have a good day

At 6:37pm on July 27, 2016, Denny Link said…

So right about a shop manual , in my case at being dumb I never pull the value cover which got me to 4200 rebuild .

At 3:04pm on May 4, 2016, Denny Link said…

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.

At 6:06pm on October 7, 2015, Vito64Deville said…
Tony thanks for replying. Hope you're still enjoying you blue caddy
At 1:18pm on May 6, 2015, Tony and Ginny 429 said…
Hi Denny
I have built many fine RC airplane kits and scratch built from plans ,in the past 20 years
I have a very fine collection of the best glo engine airplanes in the 40 and 60 size airframes , a few quarter scale
All fly on rails , after the bugs are worked out , which is the expression used to describe stability , of an exceptional flying model
You had to build ,when I started 20 years ago , or you did not fly , no ARF'S then
I flew control line for 4 years prior to RC and got good at local combat events
I have not done much building or flying in the last year , working on the house and gardens
How do you know about my Passion for RC flight ?
At 5:24pm on May 5, 2015, Denny Link said…

are you still building airplanes

 
 
 

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Correct rims and drums?

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 5 hours ago. 1 Reply

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

Powder Coated Rims

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 5 hours ago. 0 Replies

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

Dragging to one side

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 9 Replies

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

ROCHESTER 4GC

Started by nick f eisenbarth in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 11 Replies

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

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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE

Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments

  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.

Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?

Matt VH

Spark Plug Heat Range

Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments

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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Lower Front End Ball Joints

Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments

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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