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Shops that work on old cars...or the lack thereof

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Jul 31, 2022. 1 Reply

Occasionally discussions come up on this forum about trouble finding shops that will work on old cars. This video is from a shop owner who loves old cars but he very succinctly states why he will no…Continue

Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Jul 1. 25 Replies

Many owners have reported oil leaks at the rear main seal even after replacing the seal, myself included. Recently Tony Lentini found a Serviceman bulletin published in February 1965 which details a…Continue

Body By Fisher: More Than A Carriage On A Doorsill

Started Sep 1, 2020 0 Replies

Here's a great article which includes 3 videos about Fisher Body. Cadillac is well represented throughout.…Continue

The often misunderstood 1963 Cadillac right front ashtray

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 12, 2020. 10 Replies

I did a little tutorial on the 63 right front ashtray.I saw in Jason's latest video where he mentions this as a bad design. From my experience, it's not a bad mechanical design but rather it's not an…Continue

 

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Kurt replied to Jason Edge's discussion Trivia # 35 - All About the Windshields
"Wow, it's amazing how many p/n#s they had back then. But wait, it there was a tan tint bar AND blue/green tint bar, wouldn't they have to be different p/n#s too? Which color cars had tan & which had blue/green?"
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"Cool Car - Cool Tunes!"
Dec 9
Kurt replied to Robert Alan Shannon's discussion alternator V belt
" According to OReilly's:Gates XL V-Belt 3/8 Inch x 53-5/16 Inch - 7525Part #:7525 Fits Cadillac DeVille V-Belt Fan And Alternator; With Air Conditioning I ordered a full set of belts a couple of years ago from Amazon for about 1/3 the…"
Dec 9
Kurt commented on Kurt's video
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"Thanks Dennis. These are shot by a fellow car buddy & he's a Ford guy  : P"
Dec 9
Dennis P. DiBari commented on Kurt's video
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"Kurt,      You always have the best videos with your beautiful Caddy! Dennis DiBari, NY"
Dec 9
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Sweet 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Hot Rod Night at Top Notch Hamburgers Austin Texas 12/6/2025
Dec 9
Kurt replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Why is the air stream of my 1964 CC system weak-even though the blower is blowing strongly?
"Could be the mode doors. If they are not opening & closing as they should, the air will come out everywhere instead of just AC vents, or heater or defrost. Pull the glove box liner & run the the system with the engine running (needs vacuum…"
Nov 6
Dennis P. DiBari commented on Kurt's video
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"Kurt,      You have the best videos!!  Love this and your car! Dennis DiBari, NY"
Sep 13
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Sep 13
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"The friend that shot this back in June is now uploading his videos to YouTube"
Sep 12
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1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Top Notch Hot Rod Night Hutto TXhttps://youtu.be/IOtpxI0JKKg?si=kJiWcl8o-8D7GZ4v
Sep 12
Kurt replied to Jason Edge's discussion The $120,000 1963 Eldorado on Bring a Trailer
"Is this a California emissions thing? I don't remember ever seeing this on a 63. https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_2324-2-80386-scaled.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536"
Aug 6
Kurt replied to Alan Clark's discussion Convertible bumper jack
"Thanks for this timely post. I forgot about the black wooden block that used to be in my trunk. Not sure where it is now. I recently finished a fence project & had a 6" scrap of 4X4 left over so I just made another with the dimensions you…"
Jul 14
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Kurt's discussion Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification
"Pat,      Good luck with the bearings and seal.  I hope you get resolve with this and let me know if you can! Dennis DiBari"
Jul 1
Patrick Westphal replied to Kurt's discussion Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification
"Matt and Dennis. Thanks for all the help and information on the rear seals. I think I have enough information to tak it from here. "
Jul 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Kurt's discussion Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification
"Hi Matti,      Thanks for responding and I hope Pat Westphal sees your posting about the bearing!  All the best to you! Dennis DiBari"
Jul 1

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1963 Coupe deVille
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Yes
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
Yes

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At 10:47am on April 17, 2020, Kenneth M Karrer said…

Kurt,

   Yes, I was really bummed about the GN cancellation.  I was looking forward to getting together with the usual folks and the 63-64 guys and taking the 63 and my 32 to show.  The annual Keels and Wheels Concours was also postponed from May until October.  My 1932 All Weather Phaeton was invited to that one.  I've attached a couple of pictures of both cars.  The 63 has only 34k miles and would have been entered in the Primary and Preservation Classes. The 63 is  triple green (basildon).  Hope to see you soon.

Take care,

Ken Karrer

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At 7:51am on November 12, 2012, Jason Edge said…

Your page looks fantastic. The Caddy looks really nice up top

At 5:53pm on August 10, 2012, Jason Edge said…
Hi Kurt,
Good to see you on the new site.
Jason

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Upgrades for the Coupe de Ville

Posted on December 24, 2021 at 6:00pm 3 Comments

At long last I finally have power vent windows! I started collecting the parts 3 years ago. The one thing I could not find until recently is the 6 button driver's switch. Jason finally pulled one in and was more than generous with pricing. Thanks Jason! Installing the vent window motors was the easiest part of the project but many other tasks were spawned by this project.

  1. There is a hole in the door panels where the window crank was. I considered putting a hub cap emblem there…
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Dustless blaster

Posted on October 30, 2018 at 12:23am 0 Comments

Here's something cool I stumbled across on Youtube. Pretty cool. It's like a power washer with sand.

https://youtu.be/YQ7CFGIP4uk

Food Cruise

Posted on January 28, 2015 at 1:39am 1 Comment

A group of my car buddies & I go on a monthly food cruise, sometimes breakfast, lunch or dinner. Last Saturday we took a 40 mile cruise down country roads from Austin TX to Salado TX. We went to a shop there called City Garage that specializes in Lincolns & had lunch afterwards at a good burger joint in Salado. We've been lucky this winter with beautiful weather for the most part with just a few cold rainy days in between. Here's a little video I put together from the cruise. It's a…

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Pics from Cadillac show yesterday

Posted on May 12, 2013 at 11:51am 0 Comments

Our local CLC chapter had their annual show at Covert Cadillac in Austin TX yesterday.

There is an interesting story on the 61 limo. A man wanted to purchase a car for some nuns. They reluctantly agreed but insisted that it be bare bones with no radio or air conditioning. When the 61 series 75 showed up of course even without a radio or a/c it was way too ostentatious. The nuns tried to return it to the dealer but they said they could not sell it because it didn't have a/c. So most…
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!964 Deville Front Bumper

Started by Patrick Westphal in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 13 hours ago. 1 Reply

Hey everyone,I have a set of front bumpers, both ends and the center section, that I am looking to sell.  If you are looking for these contact me and we will talk about it. …Continue

Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?

Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman yesterday. 5 Replies

Hello AllI am thinking about replacing the shocks on my 64 SDV. I want to do so with units that are closest to what was originally in the car in so far as ride quality. I believe these were gas…Continue

1964 Cadillac Owners - Are You Missing the Inner Fender to Frame Rear Brace Rods?

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

Last night I was installing the freshly cad plated inner fender to frame rear support brace rods and remembered how this has been often missing on the many parts cars I have brought in. The thing is…Continue

Heater Core Replacement

Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 2 Replies

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

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

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…

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'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…

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