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Model Year & Body Style: 1963 convertibleWhen Purchased: May, 2014Miles: 68k(?)Color: Black/blackOther Info:Upgrades:
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Lee Martin
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Carter AFB Accelerator Pump
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Mar 22. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone ever changed one of these themselves? Mine isn't squirting fuel lately - runs & drives fine but makes starting hard when you can't pump gas pedal to enrich air. I'm wondering if it's…Continue
1963 Cadillac Convertible Door Jamb Switch
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lee Martin Oct 18, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, it's "dumb question time!" Here's mine: Does anyone know the part number for the 63 convertible door jamb switch (3 prong)? I cannot find this in the manual...thanks!Continue
July 4th Photos
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Jul 19, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Went out for a cruise on the 4th and snapped some new pix...Continue
For Sale: 1963 Convertible Window Reveal Trim Piece (passenger side)
Started Jul 8, 2019 0 Replies 0 Likes
If anyone is missing this part they are hard to come by. Rear window passenger side reveal trim. Selling mine because it has a few dings. Rear half is okay but forward half has a couple small…Continue
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"A while since I did mine but the parts you need SB valuable at your local auto parts store
Enjoy "
"Lee
Real good looking Ride
Real nice to see that you took the time to repaired the carb and got it right
I just Love black convertible Cadillacs myself
I had an all black exterior 62 Convertible with a…"
"UPDATE: Regarding the hard start issue with accelerator pump, I found out what the problems were:
1. Whoever owned the car previously had the carb serviced and whoever did the work did not put a return spring under the accelerator…"
"I will suggest that you have your carb rebuilt by a good carb shop especially if you have a lot of time on the present one
That will solve you problem and a fresh carb is always a nice thing to improve performance
If you do not have the…"
"Never did more than adjust mixture on carb myself. Manual doesn't discuss changing the accelerator pump at all. Opening anything with gaskets makes me uncomfortable because you know they're going to want you to use some sealant…"
"Hi Cees! Thanks for the suggestion, I tried to find videos on Youtube but for my carb they were just analysis of how the circuit worked. None of them showed you how to actually do the change. I'll keep looking."
"I see it’s a Carter from the headline
Enjoy "
" Lee
You will have to remove the entire top of the carb from its base to get to the accelerator pump if you will be attempting that
No idea what your skill level is
Are you doing this for the first time or experienced ?
If the pump…"
"Hi Lee. Changing the accelerator pump is easy. If you get the chance do it. On you tube are a lot of videos about it."
"Walmart sells a really good battery that fits in there fine - a little close but fine."
Carter AFB Accelerator Pump
Has anyone ever changed one of these themselves? Mine isn't squirting fuel lately - runs & drives fine but makes starting hard when you can't pump gas pedal to enrich air. I'm wondering if it's something that can be done with the carb on the engine...let me know what you think, thanks!See More
"Thanks Maurice!"
"I think its 4826444 in group 11.950 of the parts book, but the book does not indicate how many prongs
maurice"
"Are you trying to acquire the door light switch or just need the number ? You may be able to get the part on this site when the boys who live here come by
Enjoy "
1963 Cadillac Convertible Door Jamb Switch
Okay, it's "dumb question time!" Here's mine: Does anyone know the part number for the 63 convertible door jamb switch (3 prong)? I cannot find this in the manual...thanks!See More
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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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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…
ContinueBeware OPGI Transmission Cooler Lines
Posted on May 22, 2015 at 8:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
The lines sold for 1963 & 64 Cadillacs are NOT good on all cars. Specifically, they do NOT fit Series 62 or 75 vehicles.
The lines they sell have threaded ends/screws on both ends. Refer to your shop manuals and you will see this is NOT the correct fitting for the transmission ends. A complicated setup involving beaded tube endings and sleeves with O-rings connected by rubber hose & clamps is required.
After two lengthly phone conversations with customer service it…
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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help adding fluid to top motor for '64.
Started by john kilbourne in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Charles Fares 19 minutes ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Is there a Youtube about this? From what I can learn for other lesser cars, such as they may be, the drill is: remove rear seat bottom and back, remove the plug from the top motor reservoir, use a…Continue
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets......Again
Started by Ian Osborne in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 3 hours ago. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I know I'm not the only one who has dealt with constantly failing exhaust manifold gaskets but I have the heads off for a valve job and I'm trying to fix the issue once and for all. Well, maybe for a…Continue
Caddy Daddy
Started by Dan McNarry in General Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 3 hours ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking to buy a new fuel sending unit for my car and was wondering if anyone has had recent dealings with Caddy Daddy and if so, yeah or nay?Continue
63 Sedan DeVille Parts Liquidation
Started by Mark Borer in For Sale. Last reply by john kilbourne 5 hours ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
Hello Allmy restoration is completeI have lots of parts left and want to help with your restorationsEverything is for sale.....all the parts are between $5 and $50here is a short list.....email me at…Continue
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63 Caddy Horn
Posted by Robert Alan Shannon on May 27, 2020 at 9:25am 9 Comments 0 Likes
Just noticed a 1963 Caddy trumpet horn on Ebay. No part # given but some of his other items are 1963 specific, just throwin this out there, I have no connection to this listing .
Wiring connection help.
Posted by Jimmy Davis on May 24, 2020 at 9:15pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Can someone help me figure where these connections go? I have a 64 60 special if it matters.…
Wood grain finally done.
Posted by Jimmy Davis on May 20, 2020 at 4:57pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
After years of wanting to, I finally redid my wood dash paneling on my 64 60s. Not too hard to do either.…
390 engine replacement needed
Posted by Jason on May 18, 2020 at 7:54pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I’m looking for a 1963 Cadillac 390 engine that runs.
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