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Seam Sealer Locations?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Swenson Feb 15. 2 Replies

Hello,Just wondering if anyone has photos to where I need to apply new SEM seam sealer on the front of the fenders to the inner top Cowl area and the corners of the Radiator support?I am in the…Continue

New steel brake line ROUTING. I cant remember where on my 1964 Convertible

Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Swenson Feb 9, 2024. 3 Replies

I am installing new stainless brake lines and can't remember how to correctly route the main longest line through the X frame area.Please send photo's if anyone has any?Thank you in advanceDonContinue

1964 Cad Deville Front brake spring pins

Started Jan 22, 2024 0 Replies

Hi Out there.I am having a tough time finding the I inch long Brake pins . They only have the letter E on the head and there are two on each side of the front drums that hold the inner yellow springs…Continue

 

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Donald Swenson replied to Donald Swenson's discussion Seam Sealer Locations?
"Thank you For your message Logan"
Feb 15
Logan Robb replied to Donald Swenson's discussion Seam Sealer Locations?
"I have ZERO experience with seam sealer locations on this vehicle nor really any other vehicle. HOWEVER, I did grinde, sand, wire brush, fabricate and stitch in new floor pans and the whole interior floor on a 77 Lincoln Town Car. I put seam sealer…"
Feb 15
Donald Swenson posted a discussion

Seam Sealer Locations?

Hello,Just wondering if anyone has photos to where I need to apply new SEM seam sealer on the front of the fenders to the inner top Cowl area and the corners of the Radiator support?I am in the process of reinstalling new painted cowls and radiator support.I know it had factory new but did not take photos of that area.my memory is not that good from two years back.Thank youDonSee More
Feb 14
Donald Swenson replied to Donald Swenson's discussion New steel brake line ROUTING. I cant remember where on my 1964 Convertible
"Excellent photos on Neil Gray"s newsletter"
Feb 9, 2024
Donald Swenson replied to Donald Swenson's discussion New steel brake line ROUTING. I cant remember where on my 1964 Convertible
"Samu, Thank you very much for your help. It seems that these Cads have hidden secrets"
Feb 9, 2024
SK replied to Donald Swenson's discussion New steel brake line ROUTING. I cant remember where on my 1964 Convertible
"Hi Don, You can find detailed photos in the Nov 2015 Newsletter featuring Neil Gray’s 64 Eldorado frame off restoration. You find even more pics on this site: But I don’t think it’s possible to change the longest stainless brake…"
Feb 8, 2024
Donald Swenson posted a discussion

New steel brake line ROUTING. I cant remember where on my 1964 Convertible

I am installing new stainless brake lines and can't remember how to correctly route the main longest line through the X frame area.Please send photo's if anyone has any?Thank you in advanceDonSee More
Feb 4, 2024
Donald Swenson posted a discussion

1964 Cad Deville Front brake spring pins

Hi Out there.I am having a tough time finding the I inch long Brake pins . They only have the letter E on the head and there are two on each side of the front drums that hold the inner yellow springs to the backing plate.Thank you in advance.See More
Jan 22, 2024
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"Ho Donald, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Website. I am on the road but will get you formally signed up to the Chapter when I return on Jan 30. Make yourself at home on our website. Jason. "
Jan 21, 2024
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1964 Cadillac Convertible
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At 7:19am on January 21, 2024, Jason Edge said…

Ho Donald, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Website. I am on the road but will get you formally signed up to the Chapter when I return on Jan 30. Make yourself at home on our website. Jason. 

 
 
 

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Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by CHRIS CARLSON 3 hours ago. 6 Replies

My mechanic has sourced a choke housing and new internals.  As you might expect, the choke tube is damaged and or clogged.  My options are to either replace the choke tube, or my mechanic recommends…Continue

Tags: Electric Choke, Choke Tube

TH400 Dipstick Tube Seal

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Buonaccorso 4 hours ago. 10 Replies

In my “rebuild” of the transmission, I ordered a dipstick tube seal. However, I’m not sure if the right one came or how to best install the seal. I am wondering if anyone has replaced this seal OR…Continue

window regulators

Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch on Saturday. 2 Replies

For years my winds have seemed to be looser and less accurate than most modern windows.  I am thinking the soft parts are worn.  Has anybody gone through thier window regulators and felts to restore…Continue

Correct whitewalls

Started by Richard Stanley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Thursday. 0 Replies

 I just replaced my tires from Diamondback (I had bad results in the past from Coker).  It was the second time, due to the age of the tires.  About 18 years ago Diamondback made custom whitewalls…Continue

Tags: width, whitewall, correct

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

Hey guys,

I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

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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