"Hi Nile,
You are welcome! Remember, if you adjust the steering box, no more than 1/8th to 1/4 turn clockwise. The rag joint play is primarily important. Best of luck with it!!
Dennis DiBari"
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Steering slack/play
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Jul 21, 2025. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack. Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue
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"Thank you Dennis for the help! I love this website for this: passing on knowledge. I'm going to give this a shot! thanks much. Nile"
"Hi Nile,
One more thought on the play in the steering. Did you test/inspect you Rag Joint? That can cause a lot of play in the steering as well. I forgot to mention it with my first rejoinder. Look at this…"
"Hi Nile,
After all that front end work, there is an adjustment on the steering box, but it shouldn't be overdone. On top of the box there is an allen key hole, set inside a nut. You can see this looking over the…"
Steering slack/play
I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack. Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings, tie rods, sway bar, ball joints, everything) on my 64 deville conv, there is quite a bit of play in the steering. At times it's hard to keep the car straight going down the highway. When it starts drifting and you go to correct, it almost overcorrects and gets scary weaving back and forth trying…See More
"this string is informative. I need to rebuild my front end--loosey goosey is an understatement. I saw that Jason Edge commented that he bought one of those "deluxe kits": upper and lower ball joints, upper control arms…"
"Hi Nile, Welcome to the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. It is great to have you with us. Jason. "
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- At 10:29pm on January 31, 2024,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Nile, Welcome to the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. It is great to have you with us. Jason.
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63 & 64 Eldorados at Mecum Auction in Kissimmee
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 3 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Here is a 1963 & 1964 Eldorado I saw at Mecum auction in Kissimmee, Florida today. This was today’s main activity as part of the 2026 CLC Winter Reunion in Orlando. There are over 4,200 event at…Continue
64’ A/C Power Servo - Vacuum Actuator
Started by Jacob Foster in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bernie Long Jan 1. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Gents, good morning!I’m looking for advice on how to fix the A/C Power Servo on my 1964 Cadillac Deville. The unit itself seems to be working correctly, but the vacuum actuator is leaking off. Has…Continue
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Hello All,HAPPY NEW YEAR!Just a heads up that I will be in…Continue
NUTTY Fastener Trivia
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Ok. Here is a fastener I see about every day working with my big inventory of fasteners, and thought it was worth posting as trivia. If you saw my post on Facebook (I do sell them), wait to see if…Continue
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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
Hey guys,
I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…
ContinueNew old stock seat material
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I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
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