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OEM AM FM Radio-If you want it you can have it, just pay for shipping

Started Jun 9 0 Replies

Hello AllI have a mid 60's Cadillac AM FM radio. It is cosmetically rough, but appears to be complete. I have never tried to play it and have no use for it. If someone on this list would like to have…Continue

Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman Dec 14, 2025. 5 Replies

Hello AllI am thinking about replacing the shocks on my 64 SDV. I want to do so with units that are closest to what was originally in the car in so far as ride quality. I believe these were gas…Continue

Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly

Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Dec 23, 2025. 2 Replies

When I first got my 64 SDV about 8 years ago, the power seat made noise but didn't go anywhere. I promptly read up on it and proceeded to take the seat transmission out to clean and re-lubricate it.…Continue

How to remove 64 Climate Control Dash unit?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman Nov 28, 2025. 8 Replies

Hello AllI think I have determined that the rheostat in the temp control wheel is broken in my Comfort Control unit-either that, or I tinkered with it so much that I threw it out of adjustment and…Continue

 

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OEM AM FM Radio-If you want it you can have it, just pay for shipping

Hello AllI have a mid 60's Cadillac AM FM radio. It is cosmetically rough, but appears to be complete. I have never tried to play it and have no use for it. If someone on this list would like to have it, I would be happy to send it to them-just pay the postage. Let me knowNormSee More
Jun 9
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Russ Austin replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly
"I was about to buy that tester on ebay when it sold. if you ever want to sell it after you fix your car, let me know please. "
Dec 23, 2025
Logan Robb replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly
"I'd like to hear more about this comfort control tester!!!"
Dec 22, 2025
Norman Silverman replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?
"Thank you, Jason."
Dec 14, 2025
Jason Edge replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?
"I have been running and selling the Gabriel Gas Cushioned shocks as a good new replacement for at least 20 years now!  The front shock is 82109, and the rears are 82125.   They give excellent "shock absorption and…"
Dec 13, 2025
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?
"Norm,     My Dad's shop was in Bushwick, under the M elevated train.  I was a car and truck mechanic there for about 25 years.  He was a master mechanic!!! Dennis DiBari"
Dec 13, 2025
Norman Silverman replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?
"Thank you, Dennis. I grew up in Brooklyn (Coney Island), where was your dad's place? Norm"
Dec 13, 2025
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?
"Hi Norm,   For years my dad always installed the Gabriel Shock Absorbers at his mechanic shop in Brooklyn, NY.  They are very high quality and durable.  I think they give an excellent ride. Dennis DiBari   "
Dec 13, 2025
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Which are best Shocks for 64 that are closest to Original in Ride Quality?

Hello AllI am thinking about replacing the shocks on my 64 SDV. I want to do so with units that are closest to what was originally in the car in so far as ride quality. I believe these were gas shocks from new, and especially don't want anything stiffer. What do most of you use?My apologies if this information is/was previously mentioned on the site, but I am unaware of any way to search this site for content. If there is a way, I sure would be grateful to be informed of how to use…See More
Dec 13, 2025
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Finally got around to cleaning and re-lubricating the seat transmission. Now, it works flawlessly

When I first got my 64 SDV about 8 years ago, the power seat made noise but didn't go anywhere. I promptly read up on it and proceeded to take the seat transmission out to clean and re-lubricate it. I used vaseline and maybe too much of it because for the last year or so the seat was temperamental again. Especially in cold weather. It is worth mentioning that you can try using a hair dryer on the seat transmission if yours does not work, but the motor makes noise. If it works in that…See More
Dec 11, 2025
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Norman Silverman replied to Norman Silverman's discussion How to remove 64 Climate Control Dash unit?
"Well, THANK YOU CHRISTIAN, and THANK YOU JASON-watching this video made many things MUCH clearer to me! I may actually tackle it. Today, I purchased a tester that purports to mimic the original factory one shown in the video. It plugs in to the back…"
Nov 28, 2025
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Jason Edge replied to Norman Silverman's discussion How to remove 64 Climate Control Dash unit?
"That is one of the Cadillac Roundtable Slidefilm training films converted from record and 35mm film to digital video by our Chapter Member Christian Doerk. This one titled "Weather Forecast" was the January 1964 training subject. …"
Nov 28, 2025
Norman Silverman replied to Norman Silverman's discussion How to remove 64 Climate Control Dash unit?
"I found the Cadillac Service Film that explains the entire system.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSu3M-r5cII&t=1658s"
Nov 28, 2025

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1964 Coupe De Ville
Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
26799
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
yes

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Is there a separate Starter Relay, or does the Solenoid serve that purpose?

Posted on August 30, 2019 at 5:57pm 7 Comments

Hello All.

I will be replacing the starter solenoid tomorrow (actually my mechanic will do the work, I'll just supervise). In checking the FSM electrical schematic and chapter verbiage, I don't see anything that looks like (or is referred to as) a starter Relay. It seems the Starter Solenoid serves the function and there's no separate relay. Right or Wrong?

If wrong, where…

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Starter Solenoid replacement-how difficult? Where to buy?

Posted on August 20, 2019 at 8:24pm 4 Comments

Hello All.

I believe the starter solenoid has gone bad in my 64 DeVille. When I turn the key, often all I get is a click, then if I try a few times again the starter turns perfectly. All battery cables are on tight and the battery is good. So, I believe this problem is the solenoid. Where do I buy the right solenoid and is it necessary to remove the starter in order to swap it out? …

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64 Recirc/Fresh Air Door Actuator replaced; FROM THE INSIDE.

Posted on February 4, 2019 at 11:21pm 2 Comments

I am happy to report that I have successfully replaced the Fresh Air/Recirc door actuator that is located on the blower box-and have done so without having to remove the blower box. I did it by taking out the glove box and attacking it from the back.  It took several days, LOTS of patience and some band-aids, but it is done. THE most difficult part -BY FAR- is to remove and then replace the screw that sits on the actuator arm, connecting it to the fresh…

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Source for Motor mounts and Trans mounts 1964 SDV

Posted on January 9, 2019 at 4:23pm 2 Comments

Hi.

Where is the best place to purchase good quality motor mounts/trans mounts for my 1964 SDV? I see that Rock Auto has them for $8 and change, and others for $24 and change. Big difference. Is there a better place to buy them from?

Thanks

Norm

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An AI Enhanced Logo Upgrade.

Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Thursday. 6 Replies

I have been having some fun with ChatGPT recently and decided to have a quick go at our old "back of shirt" logo. In about 5 minutes I came up with what you see below. I thought it was impressive.…Continue

Take heads off for rebuild

Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Sep 7. 11 Replies

Compression test 15 years ago was good. Not a lot of miles since then. Summer car.Last year had a oil pressure issue. Found an aluminum flake had stuck open oil pressure relief valve. (Low pressure…Continue

Carpets trunk

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 3. 3 Replies

Now as the trunk hinges are fixed, I realized there is not much left of the cardboard panels in the trunk which disintegrated more and more.Found a lot of sellers of interior carpets but none for…Continue

63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 3. 4 Replies

Hello folks,on a drive this weekend I had to open the trunk. Used the remote in the glovebox and it popped open a bit, but further opening was very hard und slow. I stood on the side of a main street…Continue

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Authenticity Manual

Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments

Hi Robert,

     I emailed you more pictures for the Authenticity Manual.

Dennis DiBari

1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed

Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments

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

'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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