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'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration
My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son contacted and sent our horns off to. I was completely surprised and amazed at the brand new…See More
"Hi Russ... I tried to send you a note on this yesterday but I'm not sure I did it correctly... so I'll try again. Do you still make the relay harness? We have the identical issue on our '63... all lights cut out after 20 - 30 minutes…"
"Thanks, yes I do pull the padding and top material out whenever the top is down. Most convertibles had better engineering and the rails sat below the car body when down, the 63-64 cars failed in this respect, no matter what you do the rails…"
" Les
There is a very special way to fold the top material and side pads of the convertible top when using the convertible top boot so that the top sits as low in the top well as is possible enabling the boot to be…"
"Your welcome, anything I can do to help a Cadillac brother"
"Thanks Mark, yes this saves me from replacing a too-tight boot with another (expensive) too-tight boot. Over the years I've learned OPGI's return policy is terrible - buyer pays full shipping both ways and this is never…"
"Hello Lee, the OPGI boot was so tight that it took two men and a steamer to snap it down. I was building this car for a customer who I knew would not like it. So, I had my upholstery guy make a new one from the pattern. Also, if memory serves me…"
"@ Mark - Hi Mark, I'm considering a new boot from OPGI and am interested in your comment. Can you tell me what you didn't like about the fit? The one I have is original, shrunken and too tight to snap rear corners. So…"
"Daniela, my son had an engine rebuilt by Beal Racing Engines in Thomasville, NC. Even though they specialize in racing engines, they do work on most anything. My son had a Pontiac 455 engine rebuilt, and some enhancements to it for more hp, but…"
"Patrick... it is good to hear these are good lifts. My son used to own a body shop so he was pretty familiar with lifts, but he still did his research and came up with this one. You are right about raising it up and then lowering to the stops... the…"
"The 63 convert is in wonderful outstanding condition and a joy for me to view
The 63 and 64 converts are in my opinion are as good as it get in the car world for what it affords the owner in performance creature comforts and…"
"Les
Got to be one of the best tools in the shop for keeping your machines in proper order
Like your style !
Enjoy "
Car lift and jack stands
I mentioned during the 63/64 chapter zoom meeting on 3/21 that we had installed a car lift in our garage. Someone asked what kind and I didn't have the info at hand, so here is a link to it and also a link to some tall jack stands we use to add more stability to the car and an additional safety factor. There is something about getting underneath one of these cars that makes me a little nervous! DP10A Forward…See More
"Hi Michael... you said you had some questions about my '63 Eldorado... I'll answer them the best I can.
Les"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Eldorado
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 27267
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- yes
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'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration
Posted on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment 0 Likes
My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns.
There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…
ContinueCar lift and jack stands
Posted on March 23, 2021 at 10:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I mentioned during the 63/64 chapter zoom meeting on 3/21 that we had installed a car lift in our garage. Someone asked what kind and I didn't have the info at hand, so here is a link to it and also a link to some tall jack stands we use to add more stability to the car and an additional safety factor. There is something about getting underneath one of these cars that makes me a little nervous! …
Continue1963 Eldorado convertible boot
Posted on February 27, 2020 at 10:33am 7 Comments 0 Likes
I need a used convertible boot for a 63 Cadillac convertible - condition or color is not an issue since it will be used as a pattern for making a new one. One from either a 62 series convertible or an Eldorado would work. I know I am searching for hen's teeth here... but you never know unless you ask!
Seat belt restoration
Posted on February 4, 2015 at 6:26pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Does anyone have any positive or negative references for seat belt restoration? I need to get belt webbing replaced and the mechanisms checked out for my '63 Eldorado.
Thanks,
Les Eastling
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 4:35pm on September 16, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Les, Good to see you yesterday. Be sure and check out the video of your 63 Eldo I posted.
Jason.
- At 12:18pm on August 17, 2012,
Hi Les,
Welcome to the new 63/64 Cadillac Site.
Jason.
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Master parts list manuals 1964 deville
Started by One piece at a time in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by One piece at a time yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone just looking for some input as to which copy of the master parts list would be a better fit for meFor some reason there are 2 variations of them one being 1957-1964 and the other being…Continue
Welcome 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Members
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 436 Replies 4 Likes
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1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Website Membership Requirement Change
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
The 63/64 Cadillac Website at…Continue
Engine and part names
Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Just curious what is part name circled in blue? Also are the 2 hoses circled in yellow supposed to be connected? Thanks in advance!…Continue
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'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration
Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment 0 Likes
My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns.
There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…
Continueupgrade turn signals on a 63 convertible
Posted by Brian Lydford on November 11, 2023 at 1:14pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
I have a 63 series 62 convertible.
Thought it would be a good idea to make the fin lights flash as well as tail/stop lights.
They did this in 64 i believe.
i replaced single filiment bulb holder in fin lamp, to a twin filiment.
ran a wire from the tail/stop lights to this extra filiment in the fin light.
its the pink wire on the color diagram i have. purple on passenger side.
Any how, yes it works and looks great, during the…
ContinueWANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE
Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine
in advance, thank you for your help.
Clock ‘64 DeVille
Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?
Matt VH
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