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If there is too much fluid in the transmission, or there is not enough fluid in the transmission, both situations can cause air to infiltrate (churning or air sucking). Also, check to see how the filter is. …"
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Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Mar 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the…Continue
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Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood
Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the transmission rebuilt about a year and a half ago. The shop provided a one year warranty, so the time to make a claim under the warranty has expired. When i brought the car in to the shop that did the rebuilding, they told me there is nothing wrong with the transmission; just keep driving. Of course,…See More
"Hi David, It is good to have another Chapter member joining us here on the Chapter website! Jason."
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Fleetwood Model 60 Special
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 32390
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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- At 7:16pm on January 10, 2024,
Jason Edge said…
Hi David, It is good to have another Chapter member joining us here on the Chapter website! Jason.
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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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