"See this post: https://6364cadillac.ning.com/forum/topics/1964-convertible-top-operation?commentId=6543066%3AComment%3A109977
Looks like it would be either brake fluid or transmission fluid. Based on what you reported, you probably had…"
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Correct Hydraulic fluid for 63 convertible top motor
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kurt Aug 18, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I had a top motor issue due the resevoir being topped up by an upholstery guy with a fluid that was not compatible with the fluid already in the pump. The mixed fluid turned to foam after one going…Continue
63 convertible Power Top Motor issue
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Aug 1, 2023. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Boys and Girls, Hope you can help. I was looking on the Website for information or manual on operation and repair of the power top motor. Mine was working fine until last week. I pushed the…Continue
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Correct Hydraulic fluid for 63 convertible top motor
I had a top motor issue due the resevoir being topped up by an upholstery guy with a fluid that was not compatible with the fluid already in the pump. The mixed fluid turned to foam after one going up once and could not lift the top back up. I removed the pump. How do I clean out the old fluid in the rubber hoses going to either side of the pomp? They seem to be mostly empty now but don't want to have nay more foaming issues. WHAT IS THE IDEAL HYDRAULIC FLUID TO USE IN THE MOTOR? The…See More
"Usually with the top up you can sit on the back seat, and unclip the convertible top liner behind the seat to access the motor, but since your top is stuck down, that doesn't seem like an option. I still can't image that they would somehow…"
"Chris, in your photo I see no access to the platform on which the pump rests. As I mentioned in another replsy, I saw an access area to the bottom of the platform from behind the seat on a 69 or 70 at a junk yard."
"Thanks for the photo, Chris. my motor must be different. Mine has no bolts going into the pump from above. All I see are the rubber grommets. The center of the grommet is open. No bolt. I was at a junk…"
"Unless they hooked yours up with different hardware, you should be able to get the motor unbolted with a 7/16 wrench or socket. Mine was only bolted down on one side surprisingly enough. As for the fluid, it's going to make a mess regardless of…"
"I think you are right regarding mixing the fluid types. The first thing I want to do I see if I can remove the resistance to me manually getting the top in the up and locked position. I have removed the plug with the 2 hoses from…"
"Thanks for your reply and photo. You saved me a lot of time by not trying to remove the seatback. I removed the 1/2 inch T with the two tubes that is located on the back (trunk side) of the pump. . But I will try to…"
"As you can see here there's not really any access to the top motor with the back seat removed. Your best bet would probably be to use some large objects like blocks of wood or whatever you have available to put on both sides of the top motor to…"
63 convertible Power Top Motor issue
Boys and Girls, Hope you can help. I was looking on the Website for information or manual on operation and repair of the power top motor. Mine was working fine until last week. I pushed the switch to put the top down. All went well and it dropped into the well. The motor sounded as it has always sound. I had a new boot made my local upholstery guy and he also topped up the fluid which had been a little low. It worked fine.. When I tried to put the top back up the motor did not sound…See More
"Hi John, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. It is great to have another Chapter Member joining us here on the website!
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Convertible Coupe series 62, Senior Badge
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Jason Edge said…
Hi John, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. It is great to have another Chapter Member joining us here on the website!
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter.
Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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cornering lights
Started by Larry Rees in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 21 Replies 1 Like
Neither of my cornering lights are working. I started by focusing on drivers side. I removed the entire assembly and cleaned it up, replaced the wire to the socket, cleaned and lubricated the socket…Continue
1963 1964 Cadillac non tilt Steering wheel. $120 plus Shipping
Started by Doug Scarrow in For Sale yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
just listed solid 1963 1964 non tilt steering wheel. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266784089004$120 plus shippingContinue
windshield wiper/washer issue
Started by Larry Rees in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Wednesday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I have a 64 Cadillac Deville convertible. When the wiper switch is turned on the washer pump activates continuosly no mater what speed is selected. Washer pump shuts off when wiper switch shut off.…Continue
T-3 headlights for sale
Started by Russ Austin in For Sale. Last reply by Russ Austin on Wednesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have 2 working T-3 low beam headlights and numerous T-3 high beam headlights for sale. Low beams are 22 each and high beams are 15.00 each plus shipping. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com …Continue
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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 0 Likes
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?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
accumulator dryer
Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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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