"Since you asked, the bumpers do have a nice chrome-like appearance, however the enhanced images have an unrealistic flattening especially apparent on the 64 which should "V" out in the center. This is also noticeable in the vertical…"
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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 0 Likes
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 Peter Lucas Aug 15. 26 Replies 4 Likes
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 1 Like
Here's a great article which includes 3 videos about Fisher Body. Cadillac is well represented throughout.…Continue
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"Always loved that picture. I remember really beginning to dig Dolly music in 1999 with her "The Grass is Blue" bluegrass album which would go on to win a Grammy that year. She will be missed!"
"Hi Kurt,
This is a great picture and a tribute to a wonderful singer and human being. No better car to load instruments in than the Cadillac.
Dennis DiBari"
"Hi, I've a very persistent oil leakage from the main rear seal and therefore keen to make this modification. I've more or less the same question as Dave earlier; I found the double slotted bearings at TA Motor AB, but it's only sold…"
"Dan McNarry used to be a member here who manufactured polyurethane bushings. His info is still in the "Parts Suppliers & Service" section.
Dan's Customer Rear Control Links…"
"The bosses for the screws are on the switch plates you have. All you have to do is carefully cut out the square holes for the switches & thread the holes in the bosses. I did that when I converted my car to power vent windows. It turned out…"
"Rob, I used a door unlock actuator with a rod that I custom bent for the trunk lock mechanism. I also replaced the trunk lock mechanism because the original one is totally enclosed. The later GM trunk lock mechanisms are the same bolt pattern but…"
"I know this is a really old thread, any details on what you used for the truck lock to open it remotely? "
"Awesome! : ) You win but here is my burnout in my mind
https://youtu.be/7zBt8lTmhTI?si=nYlBWwLoKnMmfBqU"
"That is strange. Did you replace with incandescent bulbs or LEDs? I've heard that some LEDs are not the correct polarity for these cars. Did the headlights work fine before you cleaned the switch? If you disassembled it, maybe something went…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Coupe deVille
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- Yes
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:19pm on December 25, 2025,
Dennis P. DiBari said…
Kurt,
I just again played your "Guitars and Cadillacs" video with your 63 Caddy featured. I have to say it is still #1. Merry Christmas.
Dennis DiBari, NY
- 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,
- Hi Kurt,
Good to see you on the new site.
Jason
Kurt's Blog
Upgrades for the Coupe de Ville
Posted on December 24, 2021 at 6:00pm 5 Comments 1 Like
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.
- There is a hole in the door panels where the window crank was. I considered putting a hub cap emblem there…
Dustless blaster
Posted on October 30, 2018 at 12:23am 0 Comments 1 Like
Here's something cool I stumbled across on Youtube. Pretty cool. It's like a power washer with sand.
Food Cruise
Posted on January 28, 2015 at 1:39am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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…
ContinuePics from Cadillac show yesterday
Posted on May 12, 2013 at 11:51am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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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Operational issue 64 convert, sputter
Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 6 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Been a while since here,, primarily because cars were running pretty good, or, issues I could diagnose and fix. but have now come to crossroad. up to last week or so, car has run without issue and…Continue
Congratulations Logan Robb!
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Thursday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A Big Congratulations to 63-64 Chapter member Logan Robb with his October 2026 The Self-Starter cover story featuring his 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special.Way to go, Logan!!…Continue
October, November, December 1962 Serviceman Bulletins Rescanned & Uploaded
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion Sep 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Some time back I started rescanning the Serviceman Bulletins starting with October 1962 and the October Supplement as it was the month the 1963 Cadillac was introduced. I scanned November and let…Continue
Ignition Resistor Wire Purpose, Ignition Switch Circuit
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion Sep 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Sunday we had a very detailed discussion in our Zoom meet-up on the resistor wire and the cranking and ignition system, I consulted ChatGPT and gave it the 1963 Shop manual and asked (prompted) with…Continue
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Authenticity Manual
Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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 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
New 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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