Tosh Dickenson
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Tips for cleaning and polishing the grill

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tosh Dickenson May 24, 2021. 2 Replies

Getting ready for summer show season.  What's your tips for cleaning and polishing all those slots in the grill?Continue

Time for transmission repair, any suggestions?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jan 18, 2021. 5 Replies

My '64 CDV is starting to have torque converter issues.  I'm going to pull the trans and send it to a shop I trust.  Even thought I don't have any trans issues (except for a leak at the modulator)…Continue

Where is the a/c evaporator box drain

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Aug 9, 2020. 3 Replies

I can't spot the traditional evaporator box drain tube on my '64 Deville.  I don't like how the water runs down the body line.  Is there an integrated drain tube?  If not, has anybody added…Continue

Fuel gauge access

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tosh Dickenson Aug 8, 2020. 16 Replies

Do I really have to remove the dash pad to access the back of the instrument panel..specifically the fuel gauge.  1964 DevilleContinue

 

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Tosh Dickenson replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Tips for cleaning and polishing the grill
"Thanks Jason, will give that a try.  I think it's mostly water spots and road grime.  "
May 24, 2021
Jason Edge replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Tips for cleaning and polishing the grill
"I've had good luck with 0000 steel wool and WD 40. It is tedious and time-consuming but can remove the oxidation. Just be careful not to go past the anodized shiny layer. I have some buffing bits I had wanted to use but have never gotten away…"
May 24, 2021
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Tips for cleaning and polishing the grill

Getting ready for summer show season.  What's your tips for cleaning and polishing all those slots in the grill?See More
May 23, 2021
Tosh Dickenson replied to William R Conte's discussion Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?
"How about a stuck thermostat or air bubble?  Maybe remove t-stat and test."
Apr 24, 2021
Jason Edge replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Time for transmission repair, any suggestions?
"If not in a super hurry I can ship the torque converter from NC to OR via UPS Ground for $70 for a total of $170. That's not too bad for a super nice piece.  I'm guessing about $350 to ship the transmission but you would need to…"
Jan 18, 2021
Tosh Dickenson replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Time for transmission repair, any suggestions?
"Yes I saw his post.  Pretty sure shipping of a trans would be a deal breaker and as I stated in my post I already have a trusted rebuilder.  It's a turbo 400 so shouldn't be too complex lol."
Jan 18, 2021
Jason Edge replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Time for transmission repair, any suggestions?
"I have a previously rebuilt 1964 429 Torque Converter for $100 + s/h.  It was installed but saw limited miles then removed and I now have both up for sale.  I have inserted a picture below but can see more of the torque converter and…"
Jan 18, 2021
Tosh Dickenson posted a discussion

Time for transmission repair, any suggestions?

My '64 CDV is starting to have torque converter issues.  I'm going to pull the trans and send it to a shop I trust.  Even thought I don't have any trans issues (except for a leak at the modulator) I'm going to ask them to give the trans a freshening up. Any tips or upgrades you can suggest while they've got it?  I'm going to have them keep it stock, no shift kits, etc.  While it's out I'll be changing the rear main and oil pan gasket so tips on that are appreciated to!See More
Jan 17, 2021
Jason Edge replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Where is the a/c evaporator box drain
"There is a drain in the back of evaporator case with small rubber hose held on by Corbin Clamp. See below:"
Aug 9, 2020
Tosh Dickenson replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Where is the a/c evaporator box drain
"It appears that it just drains around the evaporator inlet pipe around the bottom of the evaporator housing?  Wonder if it would work to carefully a hole in the housing and install a drain tube down?"
Aug 9, 2020
Tosh Dickenson replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Fuel gauge access
"Thanks!  "
Aug 8, 2020
Tosh Dickenson replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Fuel gauge access
"Wow...this is vague?  "Do I really have to remove the dash pad to access the back of the instrument panel?"   If you think that's vague you must be a hoot at charades!"
Aug 8, 2020
Jason Edge replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Fuel gauge access
"Tosh, In addition to Kurt's spot on reply regarding the pins on the 2 legs check out our Help Page article on removing the dash pad at https://6364cadillac.ning.com/profiles/blogs/dashpadremoval In terms of not damaging anything here is a…"
Aug 8, 2020
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Aug 8, 2020
Kurt replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Fuel gauge access
"It has been several years since I took mine out. If I remember correctly, the trickiest part was popping out the pins on the on the 2 "legs" circled below. I used a plastic pry tool and got them out with no damage. Overall, If you follow…"
Aug 8, 2020
Tosh Dickenson replied to Tosh Dickenson's discussion Fuel gauge access
"No offense taken  :D Back to the matter at hand....my chief concern is damaging the dash pad taking it out as it's the original piece and I'd hate to crack or deform it.  Any tips and tricks for removing it safely?"
Aug 8, 2020

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1964 Coupe DeVille
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1963/64 Cadillac Chapter March 2024 Newsletter Posted

Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters. Last reply by Jason Edge 9 minutes ago. 1 Reply

I have just completed and posted the March 2024, 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter…Continue

Cadillac Original Ads - 1964 Standard Ads

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 18 hours ago. 25 Replies

Just as I had done last December with the standard 1963 Cadillacs magazine ads, I have started scanning my 1964 Cadillac Ads, and will post here one by one, then combine into a single photo album and…Continue

Speedo Cable lubricant

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb Mar 12. 4 Replies

Eventually I’ll replace the speedo cable if needed but I believe the dash will need to come out to do that. However, shortly, I will be replacing the transmission on my 64 Fleetwood and I was…Continue

63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon Mar 12. 1 Reply

I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue

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accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

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…

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Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?

Matt VH

Spark Plug Heat Range

Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 1 Comment

I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.

Here it is:

 

The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)  

The insulator…

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