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Wanted! 64 Passenger side exhaust manifold
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Feb 12, 2025. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Looking for a passenger side exhaust manifold for my 64 Cadillac. Good condition, free of cracks etc. I found one in FL that had been restored but the guy wants $1595 for it, sounds pretty high to me.Continue
Gear for power vent window
Started this discussion. Last reply by SK Feb 9, 2025. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Im having a hard time locating the gear for the power vent window in my 64 Eldo. The existing one has 14 teeth and all I seem to be finding are ones with 17 teeth. Any suggestions?ThanksContinue
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"Jason, The problem is that they don't move easily. I have tried using a long pipe for leverage to no avail."
"Hi James,
That seems exorbitant. I am sure Jason Edge can suggest something.
Dennis DiBari"
Wanted! 64 Passenger side exhaust manifold
Looking for a passenger side exhaust manifold for my 64 Cadillac. Good condition, free of cracks etc. I found one in FL that had been restored but the guy wants $1595 for it, sounds pretty high to me.See More
"Does anyone know how to adjust the torque rods? The shop manual only says that if they are in the top position, the trunk is easiest to open and most pressure needed to close. Both of the rods on my car are in the middle position but when the trunk…"
"The original gears seem to indeed have - or in my case had - only 14 teeth, while the reproduction has 17. I bought mine either from Hydro Electric or from TA Motor in Sweden. I believe it only opens 90 degrees.
Additionally, the other end of the…"
"Perhaps; I did have a left and a right....Lol. I installed the one that looked like the one I took out. I'm not going to pull my car out until the end of March so I will report in when I get it figured out. Thanks for your help Jason!
Jeff"
"Perhaps you put the RH side on LH side and vice versa? You can look at the stock pictures for comparison when you pull them if not stamped L & R."
"I installed the same gear as H E sells. It seemed to only go in one way with no room for adjustment but it's possible I got it wrong. No idea.....! I'll have to take it out again and take a look. Thanks for the feedback. "
"The 17 tooth gears sold by HydroElectric that I installed and I believe Kurt open the window well past the 95 degree angle. I can opening it until it is pushing air back and at me like seen in Kurt's pictures.You can find them on eBay as seen…"
"Sorry. It opens to 90* not 45. My original passenger vent opens to about 105* as yours do Kurt. I'm pretty sure that I installed the aftermarket gear correctly but maybe not. Has anyone else had the same 90* result after installing the…"
"I actually upgraded my car to power vents and noticed that the manual crank vents did open wider. I just assumed it was normal for the power vents to open less wide but don't know if the replacement gears are a factor there. The original gears…"
"I installed the aftermarket gear on my left front vent. It opens and closes as it should but only opens to 45*."
"I went back & checked the gears I replaced a while back & yes, the originals have 14 teeth. I don't have any pictures of the steel replacement gears I installed so I can't say for sure how many teeth they have. The picture of the…"
"The ones from Caddy Daddy and ebay have 17 teeth, mine have 14 teeth but I eventually found them elsewhere.
thanks"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Cadillac Eldorado
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- 35409
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- At 5:07pm on September 24, 2024,
Dennis P. DiBari said…
You picked a great one. See you at the Zoom meeting in October. Jason does a great job with this chapter!
Dennis DiBari
- At 4:26pm on September 24, 2024,
Hi James,
I love your 64 Eldorado. It's a great color and clean as a whistle.
Dennis DiBari
Cottekill, NY
- At 2:21pm on June 24, 2024,
Jason Edge said…
Hi James, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter & Website. Be sure to tell us about your 64 Eldorado when you get a chance. Jason.
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Brake Booster not enough compression
Started by Rick Yasenchack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 7 hours ago. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I bought my 63 2-door convertible 62 series a few years back, previous owner said a new brake booster was just installed and that was why brake pedal was a rock. Did not know.Just had engine…Continue
Illuminated light switch bezel
Started by Mark Geertsma in General Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I will soon be replacing the original type instrument light bulbs with LEDS for better visibility. Over the years, I have noticed that some people on this forum have figured out a way to illuminate…Continue
Tags: Illuminated, light, switch, bezel, mod
New 1963-1964 Cadillac Chapter Facebook Group
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Members, We have a new 1963/64 Cadillac…Continue
Parts supplier for Cadillac Eldorado 1964
Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Remco Waller on Saturday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I am participating in the 2026 Great Race and we were planning to drive in a car of a buddy of mine but unfortunately the car experienced last minute mechanical issues so will be not ready for the…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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