Joel A Campos
  • Male
  • Athol, MA
  • United States
Share on Facebook
Share on Facebook MySpace
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions (15)
  • Events
  • Photos
  • Photo Albums
  • Videos

Joel A Campos's Discussions

VAPOR LOCK?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel A Campos Jun 18. 10 Replies

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

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

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

Hi all,Looking for a running 429 doesn't have to be perfect but must have had the THM trans behind it.Thanks,JoelContinue

 

Joel A Campos's Page

Latest Activity

Joel A Campos liked Bill Wolf's discussion lighted headlight switch
Aug 26
Joel A Campos liked Jason Edge's video
Aug 11
Joel A Campos liked Jason Edge's video
Aug 11
Joel A Campos replied to Jason Edge's discussion Dino Diaries - Feb 28, 2025: What's Good for the Convertible is Good for the Coupe!
"And now I will humble myself and state the I spoke to soon.  My data tag information IS correct, but my statement of the crossmember was inaccurate.  I got back from a local show and pulled the other cross member off the shelf and it DID…"
Jul 21
Joel A Campos replied to Jason Edge's discussion Dino Diaries - Feb 28, 2025: What's Good for the Convertible is Good for the Coupe!
"Hi Jason, I can confirm that on my 1964 convertible that it did not have the reinforcement shown in the picture above and that the car was built per the data tag "Week 2 of May 1964" 14,648 unit built.    "
Jul 20
Joel A Campos replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"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…"
Jun 18
Jeff Donaldson replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"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…"
Jun 6
Joel A Campos replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"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."
Jun 5
Jeff Donaldson replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"Hi Joel, Did you get this problem sorted? Jeff"
Jun 5
Joel A Campos replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"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…"
Jun 5
Joel A Campos replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"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…"
Jun 5
Joel A Campos liked Logan Robb's discussion Serviceable item list
May 12
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"Joel,      I also sent you a message - check that as well. Dennis DiBari"
Apr 26
Joel A Campos replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"I do have a new fuel pump I can throw on. Thx will give that a try"
Apr 26
Kenneth Barton replied to Joel A Campos's discussion VAPOR LOCK?
"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."
Apr 24
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Joel A Campos's discussion 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…"
Apr 20

Profile Information

Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1964 Cadillac De Ville convertible
Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
30674
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
No, but how do I join

Comment Wall (1 comment)

You need to be a member of 63/64 Cadillac Website to add comments!

Join 63/64 Cadillac Website

At 3:54pm on July 30, 2025, Jason Edge said…

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. 

 
 
 

Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Forum

Take heads off for rebuild

Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 11 hours ago. 5 Replies

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

64 convertible interior lamps

Started by Alan Clark in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 3 Replies

Question: Do different interior lamps illuminate depending on whether you open the driver or passenger door? Background: In my '67 DVC, ALL the interior lamps come on when I open either door in the…Continue

Control arm bumper removal

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 1 Reply

While in the middle of my front suspension rebuild, I realized it would be nice to remove the bumpers on the control arms. Does anyone have an easy method for removal? Continue

Blog Posts

Authenticity Manual

Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments

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

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

'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…

Continue

Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

© 2026   Created by Jason Edge.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service