"Yes I do, and I found out that the photo tube or the tube below it is bad. The reason I'm asking is to check the ones I might buy at a salvage yard. I haven't been able to find one on line and if I do I'm sure the cost will be…"
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guide matic
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Kennedy Aug 24, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know how to test the guide matic photo tube on the dash?Thanks,KevinContinue
headlights
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 15, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I've a '63 series 62. My car has a guide matic automatic headlight dimmer. About 5 to 10 minuets after activating the high beams all the lights start flashing on and off. I do have the right dimmer…Continue
Dimmer switch
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Fares Jun 10, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for a dimmer switch that goes with the " guide-matic ". Have a '63 Series 62.Thanks,KevinContinue
cadillac hood
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 5, 2019. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I am wondering if a 1963 Cadillac hood is the same as a 1964 Cadillac hood.Continue
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"Do you have a Shop Manual? Starting at page 12-82 are test procedures for the guide-matic."
guide matic
Does anyone know how to test the guide matic photo tube on the dash?Thanks,KevinSee More
"Kevin, the halogen headlights are drawing too much current for the headlight switch. The switch circuit breaker is work, or there are some bad connections somewhere in the system causing high resistance.
I carry a headlight relay wire harness…"
"Kevin, Shoot me an email to jasonedge@nc.rr.com and I will get you a total with shipping and payment info.Jason."
"Jason I will take the headlight switch for $50.00"
"Yes, I'm running halogen lights in the high beams. And yes the headlight switch gets very hot
Thanks,
Kevin."
"I haven't done a deep dive into this issue has some have but I was ask if you are running Halogens or other newer aftermarket lights that are drawing a lot of current and is the headlight switch getting hot? If running aftermarket (e.g.…"
headlights
I've a '63 series 62. My car has a guide matic automatic headlight dimmer. About 5 to 10 minuets after activating the high beams all the lights start flashing on and off. I do have the right dimmer switch. Anybody know what could be causing this problem? I'm also using halogen bulbs for my high beams.Thanks,KevinSee More
"Dangerous to be opening the stock rad cap when the coolant is hot
coolant is 200 degrees or more so use a rag over the cap and be very careful not to get burned
my own solution is to purchase a Stant rad cap ( 15 1/2 lbs ) with a red…"
"These cars were not originally designed to run with an absolutely full radiator. Some expansion room is needed, or when the engine is stopped, it will relieve itself of being “too full” by releasing some of the hot fluid. After this…"
"Old radiator coolant will not exchange heat as it was designed to
It looses it ability to do that over time and SB changed when due ( maintenance ) What is your temp gauge reading at operating temp ? ( which I asked before…"
"Spec for the cap is 13 1/2 to 16 1/2 lbs so you're good there. I would think that the seals are a standard size. Check the radiator filler neck for imperfections. Does the car run hot? "
"Would a wrong radiator cap cause this problem? The one I have is rated at 16# and I did put a new one on last summer with the same results. I'm wondering if the cap seal is not the right size."
"They did not have overflow bottles back then. There are several aftermarket bottles available. I got one at Autozone and installed where the voltage regulator used to be (now have internally regulated alternator)."
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 series 62 coup hardtop with most of the bells and whistles
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- no
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- no
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- At 12:02am on September 28, 2013,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home.
Also check out and join the national Cadillac LaSalle Club and our Chapter.
Jason Edge
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Anti-freeze collection bottle
Posted on March 15, 2021 at 10:40pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I have a '63 cad Series 62. I was wondering if these cars had anti-freeze over flow collection bottles? When I turn my car off anti-freeze runs out of the over flow hose. If not is it ok to put one in?
Thanks, Kevin
What are these?
Posted on March 5, 2016 at 11:31am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am wondering what these are and what they were used for and if anyone has an extra one in the same color that they would like to get rid of?DSCF0930.JPG
Skelly and the Caddy
Posted on December 17, 2015 at 10:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is Skelly my 7 ft skeleton. This is Skelly getting ready to go for a ride in St. Cloud in my '63 Cadillac on Halloween.
It was a great time. People were pointing and laughing and getting others to look. When we were stopped at stop lights people were taking…
clock repair
Posted on November 28, 2015 at 2:56am 2 Comments 0 Likes
If anyone has a clock that chatters and does not run I think that I have figured out how to fix it. In the pic there is a shaft with some gears, ratchet and winding mechanism. This shaft comes a little loose and drops down a little bit so that the ratchet ( green arrow ) does not line up with it's corresponding gear like it should and sometimes will not engage the teeth on the winding gear to wind the clock and will thus make the contacts chatter. To fix the problem you will need a 12 volt…
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Our 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Store is Open!
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 6 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Dave Leash, the CLC Sales & Marketing Rep, has set up our own…Continue
Dash Lights
Started by Mark Borer in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Tony Cassata 10 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
L+GJust went thru the dash compartment replacing all the burned out light bulbs.Everything is now working but am unhappy with the amount of light on the left side of the speedometer (compared to the…Continue
Transmisson Rebuild Time?
Started by Logan Robb in General Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 16 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've posted about this issue in the past and I thought I had it resolved. It would appear I do not as it has reared its ugly head again. My TH400 in the 64 Fleetwood has an intermittent problem of…Continue
Today's project, radiator overflow system
Started by Joe DiIaconi in General Discussion. Last reply by Kurt yesterday. 4 Replies 1 Like
Installed a radiator overflow system. Could not have been simplerContinue
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Lower Front End Ball Joints
Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Good Morning all!
I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…
Continue1964 power steering sector rebuild
Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on March 20, 2023 at 11:32pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I'm having my steering sector rebuilt, and considering changing it from 20-1 ratio 4.2 turns lock to lock to 3.5 turns lock to lock @ 16-1 ratio, If i change from a 3 1/4" box to a 3" box i could have a 14-1 Ratio steering response would be faster, shorter distance to turn the wheel to get a response, has anyone done this? and how do you like it? thank you
1964 Daville dashboard clock
Posted by Willem Bol on March 13, 2023 at 11:33am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hallo,
Can somebody help me finding a dashboard clock for my 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible?
Thank you in advance,
Willem Bol
The Netherlands
Does anyone know where I can get the bushings for AC compressor mount on the 429?
Posted by Robert Schles on February 21, 2023 at 11:45am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I've looked at the usual rubber sources but couldn't find any.
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