Russ Austin
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For sale; Hydra Matic transmission

Started Aug 15 0 Replies

Known good Hydra Matic transmission for a 63 64 Cadi.Came out of my driving 63 coupe. I went the LS route.Resealed the pan, speedo drive, front and rear seals.Comes with a new rear…Continue

64 crank adaptor

Started Feb 2 0 Replies

New crank adaptor ring. Now available at […Continue

new 64 THM filters for sale..

Started Dec 27, 2024 0 Replies

I have 2 new filter kits for the 64 THM transmission.  20.00 each.Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com …Continue

63 Coupe deVille for sale

Started Dec 23, 2024 0 Replies

I have a 63 CDV with factory bucket seats for sale. Engine runs and I have not driven the car. 44,000m miles, clean AZ title. I believe this is a California car as there is an emissions sticker on…Continue

 

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Russ Austin replied to Joel A Campos's discussion Wanted - running 429
"Where is the car located?  getting rid of it?"
Tuesday
Russ Austin replied to Jacob Foster's discussion Rocker arm assembly removal?
"You will need to remove the blower case, or at least move it upwards. "
Oct 12
Russ Austin replied to Brandon N.'s discussion Turn signal arm removal and gear shifter arm
"The turn signal arm screw out. There are 2 flat spots where a wrench will fit.   The shift lever pin is pushed out. I use a small brass punch and a hammer. Yes, there is a shim plate, so get that as well when the arm comes out. Take not as…"
Oct 6
Russ Austin replied to Linda M. Brooks's discussion Is my distributor off a tooth or two?
"Put it back the way you found it will work. It sounds like the prev owner clocked the distrib wrong and wired it accordingly.  If it works, it works.  "
Oct 5
Russ Austin replied to Jacob Foster's discussion Brake booster for sale?
"I have one on a [arts car I can pull off and test. Please send me an email to; russ@thecadishack.com "
Sep 24
Russ Austin replied to Kenneth Barton's discussion Vacuum line from check valve - 1963
"One of those big hoses go to the NSS and to the parking brake vacuum canister."
Sep 15
Russ Austin replied to Jose Raul Ramirez's discussion Wanted - Armrests for a 63 Series 62 Coupe
"Jose, I replied to your email. "
Sep 2
Russ Austin replied to Michael Monson's discussion WTB transmission cover plates
"I have both of the cover panels, please email me at russ@thecadishack.com   "
Sep 1
Russ Austin replied to Kenneth Barton's discussion Heater core/box gaskets
"I use a flat gasket that is found at hardware stores. One side has a sticky side so it sticks.  They are available in many sizes. "
Aug 31
Russ Austin replied to Michael Vogler's discussion Cruise Control cutoff switch wiring
Aug 26
Russ Austin commented on Wayne Morris's photo
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vacuum lines B4

"Rick, these engines are high compression, unless it was shipped overseas as a low compression engine.  The engine VIN stamp will have a special character in it.     I have good intake manifolds for alot less than 400 bucks,…"
Aug 22
Russ Austin replied to Jose Raul Ramirez's discussion Wanted - Armrests for a 63 Series 62 Coupe
"I have the arm rests, please send me an email to russ@thecadishack.com  "
Aug 22
Russ Austin commented on Wayne Morris's photo
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vacuum lines B4

"The choke tube is not associated with intake vacuum. If it is, there is a crack in the intake allowing that to happen.  The choke tube runs through the exh passage so the fresh air being drawn in is heated for the choke assembly. "
Aug 20
Russ Austin replied to Rick Yasenchack's discussion Brake Booster not enough compression
"My sedan has an aftermarket booster and master cylinder. The brake pedal is rock hard as in there is no swish in the pedal before there is braking, or another way to say it is there is no  pedal drop before I have brakes being applied. "
Aug 17
Russ Austin replied to Rick Yasenchack's discussion Brake Booster not enough compression
"If the booster is an aftermarket one, they are rock hard on the pedal. I have one in my sedan and the brakes are great.  A vac pump is not necessary unless the vacuum is low. if the vac is low, then there are engine problems, not brake…"
Aug 15
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For sale; Hydra Matic transmission

Known good Hydra Matic transmission for a 63 64 Cadi.Came out of my driving 63 coupe. I went the LS route.Resealed the pan, speedo drive, front and rear seals.Comes with a new rear mount.625.00 located in Vail AZ.  U pick up or I can put it on a pallet to ship. I use engineshipping.com all the time. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com…See More
Aug 15

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
63 series 62 4 window sedan. 63 CDV
Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
order #
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
no

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At 10:48am on December 12, 2023, Jason Edge said…

Hi Russ, Welcome Back to the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, The 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and our Chapter Website.

It is good to have you back with us!

 
 
 

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Rear Upper trailing arm, Rear ball joint, Rear lower trailing arms

Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dave Fehrle 7 hours ago. 1 Reply

Has anyone replaced any/all of these parts? If so, where did you buy them? Also, and most importantly, did replacing them change any characteristic of the car, like maybe reduce driveline…Continue

Wheels for 1964 Cadillac Deville vs 1962 Cadillac Wheels

Started by Cesar Espinosa in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Cesar Espinosa 10 hours ago. 6 Replies

Good afternoon,I need to purchase two wheels for my 1964 Cadillac Deville and all advertisements I've seen on eBay mention that the 1961-63 wheels fit that 1964 Cadillac.  Is this true?  Were all…Continue

64 window power for the electrically inclined

Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 15 hours ago. 0 Replies

HI,, I recently got a 64 convert.  all was well roughly, until I trailered it home.  fixed the transmission issue..Now, passenger door window wont operate.  did fine up till about a week ago.  It has…Continue

Dino's Gas Lines Removed - Clean Up or Replace --> Member Advice

Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Thursday. 9 Replies

As part of my undercarriage cleanup and and restoration of my 64 Coupe de Ville 'Dino', I removed both gas lines (my car has AC so it has a 5/16" supply line and 1/4" vent return line) to gain better…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

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

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…

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'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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