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Padding under the carpet?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth Feb 27. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I would appreciate any info where to put those loose padding pieces under the carpet. 4 big ones are quite simple but how about those smaller triangular parts?and where shall those long black pieces…Continue
My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Apr 10. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Several areas in my 64 SDV body need repair and attention. Front bumbers, grille and lights came separately with the car. There is one bigger rust damage behind passenger side front wheel. Windscreen…Continue
64 TH400 refresh
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Apr 3. 36 Replies 1 Like
Next task with my 64 DeVille project is to check TH400 condition. Gearbox came with the car but was already removed. It is 64 but not possible to say if it is the original to this car as there is no…Continue
Unknown part, maybe the last one?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Sep 17, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hithanks to great help from chapter members I am getting my 64 Deville ready, slowly but surely.There is only one part still unclear, or actually three bolts and nuts. They are clearly different from…Continue
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"Some basics could be checked first:
- measure compression in each cylinder
- is there spark in each cylinder when it runs
- choke seems to be not working at all
- carb adjustment and ignition timing"
"Matti
Your carb plan sounds like a good one
Not a good time to be fussing with a questionable carb —be it old or new( requiring adjustment ) at a new engine start up and run time
Enjoy "
"I plan to use Edelbrock 1406 from my 66 for 64 engine break in. It works fine now in 66 so it should work fine in 64 as well from the beginning."
"Change your oil at the first 1000 miles after a new engine start up
My results doing the above has resulted in an engine that burns no oil for its life time being a new engine rebuild or new car break in
Enjoy "
"Matti
You will never get a good compression reading from the cylinders until the new rings seat to the cylinder walls —( valves seat - cam seats —etc ) only from putting miles on the engine
The rings in our…"
"Should I get good compression results in cylinders when rotating engine manually slowly from crank bolt? Reason for asking is that I get very low numbers in meter. Engine is still in engine stand.
i could install adapter ring and rotate with starter…"
"Hi
there are 2 bolts to remove on both sides behind the area marked in photo."
"Thanks Jason!
I have been busy with 66 coupe and new acquisition 67 convertible but now I decided to focus in getting rebuilt engine and th400 finally into 64 Engine Bay."
"Matti
Approaching the — IT’S ALIVE !!!! ——IT’S ALIVE !!!! — let’s go for a Drive ! ——moment —LOL !
Enjoy "
"The THM to Adaptor ring are the longer bolts. Here are the specs:- THM Trans to Adaptor Ring: 7/16"-14 1 1/2" Long Grade 5 - Adaptor Ring to Engine: 7/16"-14 1 1/4" Long Grade 5
Of course I have them cad plated but…"
"Matti
A very exciting time keeps us posted on the progress
I cannot help with the bolt length question
Enjoy "
"Slowly 429 and TH400 are getting close the big moment when they will be married together with adapter ring before moving to their final home in the Engine Bay. From pile of bolts I found some potential candidates for connection. There are 6 similar…"
"Here are some photos showing the difference in colour. I have done only the driver sear so far."
"I bought the front seat covers for 79 Seville from Lseat.com. They fit quite well, and I was able to install them by myself. The black colour is more like antracite so between black and dark grey. Leather is not smooth surface like Cadillac original…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 64 DeVille 4 window sedan
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- #33333
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes please
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- At 3:52pm on May 23, 2021,
Tommi Nurmi said…
Moro, kuin myös! :-)
- At 12:39pm on April 16, 2021,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter.
- Click on www.join.6364cadillac.com for more information on joining the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and the Cadillac LaSalle Club.Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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Americas Automobiles of the 1960’s
Started by Tony and Ginny 429 in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 5 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The 1960’s —-Americas Golden Age of Performance Vehicles —-and our year Cadillacs fit the description extremely well General Motors being one of the performance leaders thenThey were special days to…Continue
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1963 & 1964 Windshield Washer Reservoir Bottles
Started by Ron Westwood in For Sale 8 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Early 1963 bottle; fully intact lid hinge w/small hairline crack on bottom mounting tab; very nice shape. $125 plus $15 USPS Priority Mail shipping. Pictures here: …Continue
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter August 2022 Newsletter Posted
Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have just completed and posted the August 2022, 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Newsletter to our…Continue
Tags: Chicago, Illinois, Newsletter, 2022, Chapter
Trivia 24 - Name the Part!
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge on Wednesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
OK. It has been while since we had trivia and thought I would throw something at you out of my last Cadmium plating batch. I am always throwing things into these batches, sometimes just for kicks…Continue
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Fuel Pump Failure
Posted by Jon Shields on August 6, 2022 at 6:48am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hello,
I'm located in Melbourne, Australia and my 64 sedan de ville is stuck in the garage due to failed mechanical fuel pump. The first after market mechanical fuel pump lasted a few years before it failed & left me stranded 5 hours from home. A hire car and tow got us home. On inspection, I noticed a valve not seated within the housing. I was optimistic, pressed it into place and assumed the pump was good to go. But alas, no. From what I can now determine, the diaphragm pushrod…
ContinueRenovation project 1964 Cadillac Deville convertible
Posted by Balachne on May 31, 2022 at 7:00am 3 Comments 2 Likes
Renovation project 1964 Cadillac Deville convertible
Introduction
To achieve an excellent result of vehicle restoration, it is essential to manage this task as one manages an industrial project.
To do this we will use a certain formalism of project management and therefore start by defining the need. It is from this that we will deduce the scope, then the time of execution of the…
ContinueI was working on my HVAC system this winter and during the process of taking the dash pad off these two parts fell out. Does anyone know what they are and where they go?
Posted by Patrick Westphal on April 12, 2022 at 1:35pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I was working on my HVAC system this winter and during the process of taking the dash pad off these two parts fell out. Does anyone know what they are and where they go?
1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible Speedometer Bulbs
Posted by Russell L Parr on April 1, 2022 at 9:15pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I need to replace the bulbs for the speedometer cluster in my instrument panel..
Before I open up the dash, I want to have the necessary bulbs on hand.
Can someone help me determine what bulbs I need, the number of bulbs I need, and where to purchase them?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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