"Jason, what's your guesstimate as to the number of '64 Eldos with buckets?
Since buckets were a no-cost option, I'd surmise that the take-rate was a lot higher than the 2.4% of other Cadillacs.
So...maybe 1/3rd of Eldos…"
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Trivia question: Why did the redesigned engine for 1963 stay at 390 cubes...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Feb 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
...and then the next year, in 1964, get enlarged to 429?I would've thought that with Cadillac's going to the time, trouble and expense of re-engineering the old 331-390 engine into the next gen, they…Continue
What year did Cadillac start installing radiator overflow tanks?
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. Van Tune Mar 22. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Did the '64s have them? Continue
Was there Originally Carpet Inside 1964 Eldorado Center Console?
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. Van Tune Oct 1, 2022. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Is there supposed to be carpet inside the '64 Eldo center console?There is carpet in mine, and it's a deeper pile than what's on the floor (which has probably been replaced.)Here's some pix of mine.…Continue
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"Jason, great comparison. I remember those ads.
I wonder if that yellow SdV in the first two ads is the same car.
Would make sense. Ad agency shoot over the course of two weeks. (Where's a clean '64 for us to use?) Plenty of new '66s…"
"Hey Jason,
Somewhere, packed away in my car files I have an original 8x10 color transparency of that same photo.
t was part of the 1964 Press Kit that went to magazine journalists (not a lot of those, back in '64) for publication.…"
"Chris,
As I'm sure Tony will agree, the reason that the old wooden clothes pin trick worked is that it insulated the fuel line from underwood heat. It did not and wood does not, work as a heat-sink.
That's why some aftermarket…"
"Hi Jason,
Thanks for the heads-up as to the coming changes. If I read it correctly, all content previously posted by non-members will be deleted on Jan 1, 2024.
I understand that idea in theory, but in application it may mean that some…"
"Tony, I call our affliction "Mad Car Disease". Like "Mad Cow", but a lot more fun.
And, like Mad Cow Disease, there is no cure. Thankfully, in our case! "
"Always great to see '64 Eldos profiled.
I know of one in SoCal that I don't think you've covered..hint....hint. "
"Very elegant. Don't see a lot of white/white top '64s.
Nice job!"
"Tony, I thought you'd get a kick out of this composite photo I did, showing my parents' '64 CdV and my Eldo...with me next to both cars...about 59 years apart.
Eagle-eye Contest: Notice anything in particular about the two…"
"Tony, those are good ideas. In CA, where I live, the best pump gas I can find is 91 octane, and most (or all) of that has ethanol in it.
Fortunately, there's a small station nearby that sells race gas, so I'll occasionally get 10…"
"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…"
"+1 on checking the transmission fluid when the car is running, at operating temp, and in neutral.
Common mistake for people to check it cold and engine off. Yes, it's pints, not quarts, on the dipstick.
As for being hesitant…"
"Tony is correct on everything he wrote. I'm dealing with this right now, on another classic car I own. So far, I've:
Wrapped the fuel lines (hard and soft lines) in the engine compartment with heat-radiating insulation you can…"
"I totally agree with everything you wrote.
Our Cadillac 429 engines were the best of the best in their day. More compact and less weight than a big block Chevy, and with the great low rpm torque that you're talking about. Reliable and…"
"Hi Tony,
I agree that the great Cadillac 429 is a wonderful engine, powerful and smooth and capable of decent mpg on the highway of you behave yourself.
However, I should point out that in 1972, the car makers changed from Gross hp/torque ratings…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- Past Owner of:
'61 Series 62 Coupe with 21k miles. Featured in Petersen Museum.
'64 SdV with 14k miles (original tires!)
'64 Eldorado
'67 Eldorado with 24k miles (featured in Motor Trend Magazine)
'67 Fleetwood
'70 Eldorado
Current Owner of:
'64 Eldorado (former Ken Karrer owned.) Winner 2022 Keels & Wheels Best of Show American Post-War. Winner 2017 Grand National Senior Award Primary. Winner 2015 Grand National First Place Primary.
2022 Escalade Sport Platinum upgraded to Callaway Supercharged 602hp (my daily driver.)
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- 34187
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- At 9:06pm on June 27, 2022,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter.
- Click on www.join.6364cadillac.com for more information on joining the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and the Cadillac LaSalle Club.Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
Started by Terry Lange in Restoration Discussion 31 minutes ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I recently had my AC compressor rebuilt and recharged with R12. 4 months later, it is still blowing 37 degree air, so I am happy. This past Saturday I went to a car show which involved about 25…Continue
Master parts list manuals 1964 deville
Started by One piece at a time in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by One piece at a time yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone just looking for some input as to which copy of the master parts list would be a better fit for meFor some reason there are 2 variations of them one being 1957-1964 and the other being…Continue
Welcome 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Members
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1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Website Membership Requirement Change
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
The 63/64 Cadillac Website at…Continue
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'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration
Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment 0 Likes
My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns.
There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…
Continueupgrade turn signals on a 63 convertible
Posted by Brian Lydford on November 11, 2023 at 1:14pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
I have a 63 series 62 convertible.
Thought it would be a good idea to make the fin lights flash as well as tail/stop lights.
They did this in 64 i believe.
i replaced single filiment bulb holder in fin lamp, to a twin filiment.
ran a wire from the tail/stop lights to this extra filiment in the fin light.
its the pink wire on the color diagram i have. purple on passenger side.
Any how, yes it works and looks great, during the…
ContinueWANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE
Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 2 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.
Clock ‘64 DeVille
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
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