"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…"
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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
Rear suspension project
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 26, 2025. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have started my rear suspension project with the intent to replace bushings on the control links and yoke, shocks, coils and spherical joint. I have the car on jack stands and the transaxle…Continue
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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."
"Hi Dave,
Albeit the vacuum pump is a method to use to bleed brakes, I find that the best way is to have a person in the vehicle assisting you - it's flawless. It is the best way to activate full pressure on the master…"
"I mean wheel cylinder not control valve!"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 6239 body
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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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Frost plugs
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 13 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not…Continue
Trivia Question #37: A Jiggy Car Frame Tool!
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia 21 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Yesterday, after struggling with other tools to disassemble a part using some not quite right tools, I decided to use the car frame as a "jig" to hold the part in place while I removed the other…Continue
Trivia #36: NUTTY Fastener Trivia
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 21 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ok. Here is a fastener I see about every day working with my big inventory of fasteners, and thought it was worth posting as trivia. If you saw my post on Facebook (I do sell them), wait to see if…Continue
Coolant leak above Passenger Feet
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jacob Simmons May 14. 13 Replies 0 Likes
As is with my luck with this car (I still love it to pieces, just needs some TLC from neglect and not being driven) I’ve developed another issue. A small coolant leak has started from the Passenger…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 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…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle 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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