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63 passenger ashtray won’t release
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton Nov 19. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I’ve been working on freeing up the passenger side ashtray on my 63. You can push the ashtray in all over the unit and it won’t release. The only way to get it to flip down is to push the…Continue
Vacuum line from check valve - 1963
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton Sep 15. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, I’m in the midst of some under dash work including a heater core replacement and refreshment of the boxes. There’s this large vacuum line coming off of the check valve by the steering…Continue
Heater core/box gaskets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 31. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi guys,On this labor day weekend, I am laboring to replace my heater core and evaporator. I'm seeking wisdom on refreshing and replacing the various gaskets and seals, like the ones pictured around…Continue
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"Here are the paged dedicated to the "wonderful" 1963 RH ash tray in the Nov 1962 Serviceman Bulletin:"
"Also for anyone reading, here is the Serviceman bulletin related to the linkages, thanks to the club here:"
"Thank you both, gents.
Jason, I browsed through the service bulletins and was only able to find two pertinent articles; one describes how the lighter may block opening, the other describes a remedy for rattling sounds.
Russ, I will try wrapping…"
"Wrap some electrical tape around the top post. The ash tray adjustable are strikes the top post when you push the ash tray back. Be sure the plastic cam rotates freely.
When you push the ash tray back, the spastic cam rotates down,…"
"The 1963 Cadillac RH ashtray was a mess to say the least. There were at least 3 fixes in the Serviceman Bulletins as I recall, and different configurations depending where in the production run the car was built. We have all the 63 Model Year…"
63 passenger ashtray won’t release
Hi everyone,I’ve been working on freeing up the passenger side ashtray on my 63. You can push the ashtray in all over the unit and it won’t release. The only way to get it to flip down is to push the top of the trip lever assembly manually through the glovebox.I smushed the pictured stretched string back somewhat but no dice. I also messed with the fore and aft adjustment to no avail. I haven’t else a clue where to begin with this. Curiously enough, there was a factory defect tag hanging from…See More
"I got it!
The hose coming out of the right side of the valve seems to be the supply line for vacuum. It goes up to the bulkhead on the firewall. The nib is circled in red and also pictured is the backside of said bulkhead, from the engine bay,…"
"One of those big hoses go to the NSS and to the parking brake vacuum canister."
Vacuum line from check valve - 1963
Hi everyone, I’m in the midst of some under dash work including a heater core replacement and refreshment of the boxes. There’s this large vacuum line coming off of the check valve by the steering column. Service manual doesn’t show where this one goes - unless I’m misreading. Pictures attached - any ideas?…See More
"Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing!"
1963 Cadillac AC Heat Air Box Mode Door Demo
"Do you recall if there is a return spring on the interior side of that mode door?
I took mine apart and there appeared to be one with one end broken. Just checking my work. "
"I use a flat gasket that is found at hardware stores. One side has a sticky side so it sticks. They are available in many sizes. "
Heater core/box gaskets
Hi guys,On this labor day weekend, I am laboring to replace my heater core and evaporator. I'm seeking wisdom on refreshing and replacing the various gaskets and seals, like the ones pictured around the heater core and the blower box.The heater core sealant seems to be some sort of paste, like RTV. And the other gaskets, are they just basic neoprene?Thanks so much.…See More
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Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly
Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 6 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
When I first got my 64 SDV about 8 years ago, the power seat made noise but didn't go anywhere. I promptly read up on it and proceeded to take the seat transmission out to clean and re-lubricate it.…Continue
Trivia # 35 - All About the Windshields
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge 6 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Keeping the trivia "glass related":- How Many Different Windshields Were Used On All 1963 & 1964 Cadillac Body Styles? - What were the two main differences or subgroups of windshields? Hint, one…Continue
alternator V belt
Started by Robert Alan Shannon in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Wednesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Could anyone give me the Gates or Dayco number for the alternator V belt, just can't remember it and trying to get her back on the road after many years. 63 wA/CContinue
Tags: belt, V, alternartor
Heater Core Replacement
Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm currently rounding up parts for a heater core replacement in my 1964 Deville. I'm looking for replacement hoses that connect to the heater core itself. It's a factory a/c car and has the metal…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
Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
Hey guys,
I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…
ContinueNew 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…
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