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Replacement 63 Radiator Recommendations
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth Apr 30, 2024. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My 61 year old radiator sprung a leak (actually a few leaks). What are you guys using as replacements? Are you replacing with copper or aluminum? How many rows are you running in the radiator? How's…Continue
63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Travers May 20, 2024. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue
63 Booster Fitment
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Travers Feb 3, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm converting my front brakes to discs on my '63 Deville. I purchased the complete kit from ABS, including the booster & master cylinder. The calipers and spindles fit great. The problem is that…Continue
Hardened Valve Seats
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. Van Tune Jan 6, 2024. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm doing some major winter projects on my '63 Coupe de Ville and one of them is to pull the motor to fix the rear main seal leak. While the motor is out, I'm thinking about pulling the heads and…Continue
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"I got my original 64 radiator re-cored. Works fine and looks great!"
Replacement 63 Radiator Recommendations
My 61 year old radiator sprung a leak (actually a few leaks). What are you guys using as replacements? Are you replacing with copper or aluminum? How many rows are you running in the radiator? How's the fitment? I understand some manufacturers require you to modify the bottom mount. Also, I've seen some where the transmission coolers lines are not the factory sizes. BTW- This is a factory A/C car.See More
"Cees - Your explanation is great (and your English is much better than many who's English is their native language SMILES). I thought that my bracket might be a little bent. I'll look at mine compared to yours and that will help me to get…"
"Not sure about the paper over the carb but the hissing is not normal and is, almost always, a vacuum leak. In order to help find the leak, you can go to your parts store and buy about 3' of rubber vacuum hose (any size) and use it as a…"
"Thanks for the pictures, Cees. I'm wondering if my hanger which is on the body is correct. Jason sold me a hanger that attaches to the pipe over the axle and is supposed to fit into that hanger but I can't figure how to attach it to my…"
" Hey Mike, I'm sorry I can't help you with this . I would just like to add I've got the same issue with my 63 SDV, that bracket is missing from my fairly original low milage car. No problem , I thought , I'll just go…"
"Neither of my cornering lights were working when I purchased my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm pretty good with electrical so I thought it would be a super easy issue to fix. It wasn't. MANY hours later, I realized that the light bulb…"
63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery
I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket that goes on the body but I'm missing the piece or pieces that attach the pipe to that body bracket. I've attached a picture of the bracket I have (the pic is taken looking up over the rear axle where the "over the axle" pipe will run). I was hoping someone on this forum would be so kind as to post…See More
"I'm pretty sure forum member Pat Wesphal has cruise on his 64 convertible. I'm going to email him to see if he can jump on here and share his experience."
"Thanks, Russ. I was afraid the stock booster wouldn't be enough pressure (that would have been too easy. lol). I talked to Gary at ABS and he asked me to send pictures to show the differences in the stock booster and what they sent me. After I…"
"I use the stock booster and it does leave a little bit of wanting for the pedal pressure. I drover a friends 63 with the disk brake conversion and the correct booster. It was a night vs day difference and I now have the correct booster waiting to…"
63 Booster Fitment
I'm converting my front brakes to discs on my '63 Deville. I purchased the complete kit from ABS, including the booster & master cylinder. The calipers and spindles fit great. The problem is that the brake booster bolt pattern through the firewall is different than my '63. It is a little smaller and I don't want to drill out/egg out my firewall to accommodate this booster. The description says it fits 62-66 so I'm wondering if the firewalls are different for '63. Are the booster bolt…See More
"Mike,
I agree with what you wrote, but a petroleum engineer once told me (and I've read the same, over the years) that lead does not increase octane. It reduces the potential for detonation. And also provides a cushion for the valve seats, as…"
"Thanks, Chris for the good information. I'll definitely perform a leakdown test once I find the low compression cylinder (if I find a low cylinder) but whether I find low compression or not, I still want to install hardened valve seats for any…"
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- 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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Windshield washer pump inoperative
Started by Wayne Morris in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Saturday. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I have spent a few hours trying to get pump to pump fluid. The lines are all clear, The pump Is working as it should when the washer button is pushed. I have a spare wiper motor assembly which I have…Continue
63 vs 64 Hood V Size Difference
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Saturday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The 64 hood V is considerably bigger than the 63 hood V, and one of the many things I have not done in dealing with these cars on the last 3 decades was to do a direct comparison. Someone asked about…Continue
Radio Models 1963 to 1968
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I sometimes get asked what radios were used in 1963 and 1964 or verification of a radio model number, so I scanned the radio listing from a 1968 Master Parts Book that covers 63 to 68 which covers…Continue
64: BULB FINALLY INSTALLED BUT CLOCK, GAUGE LIGHT AND RADIO DO NOT ILLUMINATE
Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Thursday. 14 Replies 0 Likes
HELLO ALLSo, after 4 hours work to remove and replace the bulb behind the "defrost" on the HVAC panel, the same bulbs that started me doing this are still out-even though I replaced all three of…Continue
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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…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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