" Lee
Check to see if you have a dist cap with the aluminum color metal terminals ( think they are zinc )
They will leave you stranded at some point
Out of nowhere —the car will be difficult to start or not start at all…"
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Vapor Lock?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Aug 16. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Had a weird experience the other night - after a long drive in cool 65 degree weather, stopped at the gas station. Started the car and it fired up fine as always, but as soon as I shifted into Drive…Continue
63/64 Instrument Cluster $20 + $20 Shipping
Started Jul 10 0 Replies 0 Likes
Speedometer - workingTemp gauge - workingGas gauge - only shows half full when tank is fullBlack plastic clamp on wiring harness for gas/temp gauges - goodOdometer/Trip odometer - does not work…Continue
63/64 Convertible RH Rear Window Sill Trim
Started Jul 10 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have an old one if anyone could use it. $10 plus shipping, see photos.…Continue
Convertible Rear Seat Removal
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lee Martin Jun 25. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks, here's one that's got me stumped. Trying to remove rear seat from 63 convertible. The manual is fairly straightforward except for one major, crucial point - which it words in…Continue
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Vapor Lock?
Had a weird experience the other night - after a long drive in cool 65 degree weather, stopped at the gas station. Started the car and it fired up fine as always, but as soon as I shifted into Drive it stalled out. Tried a dozen more times but it stalled every time I shifted into D or R. Started fine, idled fine (in P or N) and then cut out like the ignition got turned off the second I went to shift, even when I kept my foot on accelerator. Never had this problem before...Finally got it to…See More
"Thanks, that's good to know!"
"It has been a long time but —-
I think you need to push the bottom part of the seat down— hard —on both sides of it —-to disconnect it from its mounting clamp ( it will pop out of its mount ) and then move the…"
"Thanks Jason, I agree sometimes it's best to just jimmy it around until you can trace the restraint. Time to replace my top cylinders so once the rain stops in a few days will go out and give it another try...should be a good weekend…"
"A similar question was posted in January and I had posted the steps from the Shop Manual. The sentence you included is vague but don't remember any issues getting that rear upper section out of the 3 convertible parts cars in the past but it…"
Convertible Rear Seat Removal
Hi folks, here's one that's got me stumped. Trying to remove rear seat from 63 convertible. The manual is fairly straightforward except for one major, crucial point - which it words in brain-melting language:"Working over rear of rear seat back, remove screw securing rear end of folding top compartment side trim panel to rear of rear seat back frame."HUH? I've spent an insane amount of time looking over "rear of rear seat" and there is no such screw (singular). I'm assuming it would be in…See More
1963 cadillac eldorado biarritz wreck
"If it has wood trim on the glove box and door panels, and stainless trim along the outer rockers, it's an Eldorado. New sheet metal plus sanding/painting plus motor & trannie rebuild plus new interior and top = big bucks. …"
1963 Cadillac Fender Spears
"Lee
May I suggest you send them to Jason Edge so that they will be used by someone who needs them in the near future
At least they will find a good home on a 63 that way and a nice gesture for all he does for us this…"
If anyone can use these 63 fender trim pieces let me know, otherwise they're going into the recycling bin:
1963 Cadillac Fender Spears
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"@Kurt - Thanks, so simple yet I would never have thought of that - will give it a try!"
"Lee See how this works
You have now become our ——63 CDV gearshift inspection glass replacement Expert —and we will be calling on you in the future for this info ( my godfather reference —LOL !)
Actually all posts…"
"Jason to the rescue and what a great gesture —if I do say so myself
Enjoy"
"You won't believe this but I just finished putting the old one back and the steering wheel on when I saw your post! This is awesome, I just sent you mine and am sending you the tracking number by email. Thanks!!"
"I have plenty of either type. The short tab one on left in your picture for tilt column or the longer tabl on right in your picture for non-tilt. I would do an even swap if you want to send me your nice non-tilt lens and you cover shipping ($8). I…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- No
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- No
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Leaky Freeze Plug
Posted on March 22, 2021 at 12:49pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Just developed a significant leak coming from a freeze plug right over the starter. Would this be considered a "cam plug" i.e. like Dorman 17616DS? Our cars have multiple sizes of plugs on engine block and I want to get the right one. Also, does anyone know how pricey this is for a shop to fix? Thanks!
Rear Side Window Stainless Sill Removal
Posted on June 24, 2019 at 3:07pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I'm looking to replace a piece of the stainless trim that sits on the outside of the car like a sill outside the rear passenger side window. I can just barely see one screw at one end but does the door panel and/or window need to come out to access this? If anyone has done this I'd like to learn what is involved. Here's a photo of the piece I'm talking about:…
For sale: 1963 Cadillac front center impact bar $100 + shipping
Posted on April 3, 2018 at 2:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Offering this newly re-chromed 1963 Cadillac front center impact bar for sale, $100 plus whatever it costs to ship it from Detroit to your location.
The unit fits perfect on driver's side but does not sit flush on passenger side. I am told someone needs to take a wooden block and hammer and bang the passenger side lower corner in to make it fit right. If you know how to do this stuff, this is the piece for you.
Email themidnighthour.tv@gmail.com with any questions.…
Continue1963 Carter Carb Mystery
Posted on May 17, 2016 at 11:30am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Last weekend, I was trying (vainly) to remove the blower motor cover in the engine compartment when I noticed something strange: A black rubber hose, originating from a vacuum actuator on the passenger side of my Carter carb, that went nowhere. The previous owner had carefully tucked the free end underneath another vacuum actuator attached to the blower motor cover. There was a plastic nipple stuck in the free end of the hose, meaning the other end led to another hose. I looked…
ContinueComment Wall (2 comments)
- At 12:48pm on June 23, 2014,
Bryan Moore said…
Quite all right, Lee! Can't say as I blame you a bit as it's beautiful Caddy! Long may she be enjoyed in your hands, sir! :)
- At 5:24pm on June 19, 2014,
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. To Join the CLC click on https://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/joinrenew
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Electrical. 63. Gen light
Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser 3 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
As i hv become a gauge watcher. I thoight i would hok up a tachomeyer and the little lights on the three gauge unit so i can see at night.So, i put the green wire to the neg, red to power source,…Continue
Turbo trans speedometer connection leak
Started by Tony and Ginny 429 in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My turbo trans speedometer connection at the trans is leaking trans fluid When replacing the seal there — I read in the library I will need to get that from Jason What will be the issue dealing…Continue
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1964 horn bar anti rattle material
Started by Doug Scarrow in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My horn bar rattles and is missing rubber or felt pieces as shown in the attached photo what is this material made of ? It looks like it must be "T" shaped to fit into a slotContinue
Front Shocks for a 1964 Cadillac Eldorado
Started by Walter Anderson Bonner Jr. in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Anders on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone assist me in locating the correct front shock absorbers for my 1964 Cadillac Eldorado. Part number and supplier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Continue
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Rochester throttle body gasket
Posted by Phil on September 29, 2021 at 8:18am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Hello, would anybody be able to tell me if I’m using the correct gasket on my Rochester throttle body? It doesn’t look right to me. I’m not sure if the carb actually ran with this gasket because I got it used with no history. Any help would be appreciated …
Rumble Sound at 55-60 mph
Posted by Ray Schick on September 20, 2021 at 10:45pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
64 Coupe DeVille , while driving at 55-60 mph I have a oscillating rumble sound . Steering wheel does not shake or vibrate . Transmission mount looks good .Tires were replaced 2 years ago balanced and rebalanced recently. Axel bearings were just replaced, rear differential assembly was just replaced with a Posi track ,pinion bearings good. Fresh gear lube. Driveshaft checked and balanced the other day ,new center bearing installed and new bearing carrier assembly too. Trying to figure this…
Continue1963 series 62 convertible transmission issue
Posted by Matthew VanDeWater on June 22, 2021 at 3:03pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello I've been restoring a 63 for way to many years. Down to almost done, but have issue with trans linkage, when column in park shift rod 2 inches short. everything original. been trying to find picture of manual rod hooked up from under car to see position of linkage. was wondering if anybody has access for pictures. I wanted to see if my manual linkage is bent wrong out of the trans if somebody dropped the trans or something. Doesn't make sense why it doesn't work. Thanks for any input…
ContinueNew vehicle in the club
Posted by Patrick Westphal on June 17, 2021 at 4:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I was successful in getting a vehicle from the New York contact I talked about at the last club meeting. I am still trying to figure out how to post a picture of the vehicle that is tied with this comment so if you see a random picture of a black convertible in a yard, that's me haha. …
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