"So I believe I have finally figured this situation out. It was either something in the distributor or it was the ignition coil. I had an electronic ignition distributor set up with coil that I swapped in and now the old girl will run…"
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VAPOR LOCK?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel A Campos Jun 18. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All, I finished my 429 transplant (Still a 429) last fall and cannot get the car to run correctly. The carburetor, a stock Rochester 4gc was fully dismantled and cleaned and put back…Continue
A/C car swap
Started Sep 23, 2025 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have read the non-AC car conversion posted by Jason in 2012. I am wondering if it is possible to transfer a functionally charged system from an AC car to another AC car with out disconnecting the…Continue
Driveshaft limited slip vs standard differential
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Sep 15, 2025. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all, I have a general question regarding drive shafts. Both are from THM cars but one is limited slip the other is standard rear. One has a round flange other is square. Are they…Continue
Wanted - running 429
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel A Campos Nov 12, 2025. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Looking for a running 429 doesn't have to be perfect but must have had the THM trans behind it.Thanks,JoelContinue
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"Hi Joel,
I read that you checked the fuel filter so this advice may be useless. I had a 67 Eldorado with the same problem which has the same fuel delivery system. I made the mistake of putting a fuel filter in for a non A/C car. I went through all…"
"Not as of today but in the morning I will be pulling the intake to block off the exhaust cross over. Will also be pulling the exhaust flapper or wiring it open for the time being."
"Hi Joel,
Did you get this problem sorted?
Jeff"
"other observations/notes:
A/C car - check return to tank not block. Checked filter/clear and correct type
heat riser functional - it does open
Intake - I have not blocked the heat chock cross over.
running stock mechanical fuel pump
Fuel Bowl…"
"Gas was a fresh fill from a known good station(hopefully). Car now runs and idles fine but once she heats up to operating temp she dies. Then it’s hard to start if it does at all.
once it cools down it starts rite back up, until it…"
"Joel,
I also sent you a message - check that as well.
Dennis DiBari"
"I do have a new fuel pump I can throw on. Thx will give that a try"
"Hi Joel, how sure are you of the condition of the fuel pump?
I had a pump go out on me and I thought I was fighting vapor lock."
"Hi Joel,
Do you know how your gasoline is - condition wise? Do you have water in the gas? When it runs all over itself, it could be bad gas or dirt in the line. A clogged needle and seat might also cause some of…"
VAPOR LOCK?
Hi All, I finished my 429 transplant (Still a 429) last fall and cannot get the car to run correctly. The carburetor, a stock Rochester 4gc was fully dismantled and cleaned and put back together. car starts and roughly idles but when you put in drive it runs all over itself and will sometimes dies. Then we get to when it get to operating temp and stalls and will not restart until it cools down. It will crank over and start on fuel directly in throat of carb, but seems to be starved for…See More
"Car is located in Massachusetts. I will get together of list of things that I will not be using in the spring. Car will mostly be dismantled by me up here though."
"Where is the car located? getting rid of it?"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Cadillac De Ville convertible
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- At 3:54pm on July 30, 2025,
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Hi Joel, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. Be sure to tell us more about your 64 convertible when you get a chance. Jason.
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WTB: 1963 Double Cardan CV Ball Socket Repair Kit (NEAPCO 2-9303)
Started by Mark Geertsma in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Ian Arnold on Sunday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Looking to buy the -now seemingly obsolete (?)- NEAPCO 2-9303 double cardan CV joint repair kit for my 63 SdV.Anyone here who has one for sale or knows about an equivalent?Continue
WTB console lid deck for 63 Eldorado
Started by Cees de Bunje in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin on Saturday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi guys, I am looking for a deck lid of the console between the bucketseats of a 63 eldorado biarritz. I only need the deck. Especially the chrome part that is fitted on the inside or the underside…Continue
Letter E for Fender E L D O R A D O sign on 1964 Eldorado
Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I unfortunately lost the letter E on the left front fender of my 1964 Eldorado.I did see on both E-Bay and McVey's that I could buy full replacement sets but does somebody has and wants to sell…Continue
ENGINE BAY CADMIUM PLATED PARTS LIST
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ENGINE BAY CADMIUM PLATED PARTS LIST:…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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