"Hi Dave,
From what I remember, a lot of rust buster initially and let it soak in for a day or two. Depending on nut/bolt or wedged in, some chiseling/banging to remove them. It has been a while for me however.
Dennis…"
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Control arm bumper removal
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 1. 1 Reply 0 Likes
While in the middle of my front suspension rebuild, I realized it would be nice to remove the bumpers on the control arms. Does anyone have an easy method for removal? Continue
Houston we have a problem!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Aug 14, 2025. 5 Replies 0 Likes
While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and…Continue
Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal Jul 25, 2025. 2 Replies 0 Likes
So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out…Continue
Bleeding brakes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard Jul 17, 2025. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue
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Control arm bumper removal
While in the middle of my front suspension rebuild, I realized it would be nice to remove the bumpers on the control arms. Does anyone have an easy method for removal? See More
"Norm, I did a full rear end suspension upgrade this summer. I did replace the bushings and spherical joint on the rear yoke. Also replaced front and back bushings on the rear trailing arms along with the springs and shocks. For the back bushing on…"
August 17, 2024 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom
August 17, 2025 from 8pm to 9:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, August 17, 2024 at 8pm Eastern (7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific). Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members a few days prior and on the day of the meet-up. If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64 Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
"Hi Dave,
Sent you two private emails about the joint. Hope you received them.
Dennis DiBari"
"Finally had received the new rear spherical joint and time to replace it. Bought grade 8 bolts, nits and washers. Ended up taking yoke out, put on new joint and pressed on the rubber cover. Toghtened everything up and reinstalled yoke. Took it for a…"
"Yes, use Grade 8 bolts, lock washers and Nuts. Lowes and Home Depot usually have a good supply on their fastener aisle. Ace hardware should also have them. I of course have about every length and size imaginable both new and replated. With a…"
"Use grade 8 bolts with a lock washer and red loc tight."
"Hi Dave,
Sorry about the joint. Like you said, it looks like those bolts loosened and eventually broke under the strain. Maybe you can use brass bolts, washers, and nuts. Get the highest strength bolts you can…"
Houston we have a problem!
While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and driving every chance possible, I started to notice a clunking noise and difficulty keeping the car straight! Immediately took it back to the garage and climbed under it and noticed this! See picYikes! Either I didn’t tighten the nuts down enough or the bolts broke! So now its a new spherical joint…See More
"Dave. Glad you got your car working again. Thank you for the compliment and it’s actually experience more than anything else. "
"Dave,
Great work and Pat hit it on the nose!!! Glad to hear it worked out well!
Dennis DiBari"
Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out that the back up light worked before I started this journey. I was trying to get the plug out from under the license plate and probably unknowingly partial removed it! Then on Sunday’s zoom meeting Pat recommended pulling the plug by the plate. Of course I zeroed in on the bulb and sweated over…See More
"The Motive brake bleeders seem to work pretty well. I haven't done it on my Cadillac yet but it worked pretty well on my other cars. You put brake fluid in the container and then pump up the pressure. An adapter fits over the master cylinder…"
"I find the 2 person method works best. I tried the vacuum pumps and they dont draw on the long lines to the rear very well."
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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
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- At 7:03pm on August 16, 2023,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Dave, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website & Chapter. Look for a separate email welcoming you to our Chapter and information regarding our newsletters, zoom meet-ups. etc.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter.
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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An AI Enhanced Logo Upgrade.
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I have been having some fun with ChatGPT recently and decided to have a quick go at our old "back of shirt" logo. In about 5 minutes I came up with what you see below. I thought it was impressive.…Continue
Take heads off for rebuild
Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Sep 7. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Compression test 15 years ago was good. Not a lot of miles since then. Summer car.Last year had a oil pressure issue. Found an aluminum flake had stuck open oil pressure relief valve. (Low pressure…Continue
Carpets trunk
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 3. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Now as the trunk hinges are fixed, I realized there is not much left of the cardboard panels in the trunk which disintegrated more and more.Found a lot of sellers of interior carpets but none for…Continue
63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 3. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello folks,on a drive this weekend I had to open the trunk. Used the remote in the glovebox and it popped open a bit, but further opening was very hard und slow. I stood on the side of a main street…Continue
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Authenticity Manual
Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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
New old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
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