"As Chris noted, most new temp sending units (at least the ones from China) are mis-calibrated and give a false hi reading. I have a good used sending unit that gives a resistance in the correct range I have seen for good sending units over the years…"
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1963 Fire-Frost colors
Started this discussion. Last reply by SK Apr 16, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
HiThe original color of my 1963 Eldorado is Frost Silver. I can find the PPG and Dupont paint codes from the web, but at least here in Europe paint shops are not able to mix paint with those old…Continue
63 ”Boomerang” bumber pieces + other parts
Started this discussion. Last reply by SK Mar 21, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello!My first post to this websiteI looking for some (trim) pieces for my 63 Cadillac:- Boomerang bumber pieces (in good or very good condition)- Front lower hood extension- Driver side back up…Continue
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"I was just talking about this with Jason the other day as my car is doing the same thing. The new temperature sensors can be junk straight out the box. I believe Jason might have an extra used original one. I just ordered one from him…"
Temperature gauge not working properly
The temperature gauge of my 63 Eldorado does not work properly.It goes slowly all the way up and stays there, while the true temperature is around 155-160 F (water in the radiator and/or the top of the thermostat housing).Where should I start to solve the problem? The gauge itself, the temperature sensor, or the wiring? Or something else? The sensor is a new (aftermarket part) and the thermostat worked fine when I tested it in a saucepan. Many thanks-SamuSee More
"I’ve never had to rebalance the driveshaft after normal joint replacement.
The shop manual doesn’t require it…"
"From Rockauto, for example
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/cadillac,1963,deville,6.4l+390cid+v8,1320343,drivetrain,universal+joint,2392"
"I had the same problem.
A quick fix would have been to use JB Weld. If you search on Google or Youtube with the words ”driveshaft yoke leak” or ”yoke plug leak” you’ll find several articles and videos how to…"
"Jason, the odometer has 37K miles, but unfortunately I do not know the overall mileage,
The engine was renovated (.030 bore and .010 crank) in the early or mid 1980s and has definitely not had many miles after that. 137K?
Still no RMS…"
"Thank you, Jason!
-Samu"
"Looking at my Color & Selections Book, and Paint Chip Charts definitel looks like Frost Green Exterior and Emerald Interior. the Aqua exterior and Beryl have more blue."
What is the color of this 63 Eldorado - aquamarine or green?
Hi, I really like the color combination of this 63 Eldorado (sold long time ago by Volocars).The ad states aqua exterior and green interior but unfortunately there is no pic on the cowl tag. Is the exterior color ’Frost aquamarine’ and interior ’Beryl’?Or is the exterior green, ’Frost green’ and interior ’Emerald’?-SamuSee More
"No I didn’t, as I did not have any idea of the change made between 64 and 65.
Rather the opposite: we were confused because the rear main bearing was different than in the shop manual and the old bearing.
My engine was rebuilt in the…"
"A pic of my 63 390 in June 2020.
The thrust bearing (the center one) has a lip. And the rear main bearing has double grooves.
The bearings are made by Sealed Power (and bought from RockAuto) and the gasket set by Best Gasket.
So far no…"
"Many thanks Ian. It certainly looks that Autocolorlibrary would be able to mix the paint."
"Samu,
Mixing the old colors with modern paint is done quite easily here. Check this place out: https://www.autocolorlibrary.com
I have not used them but they showed up when I searched and it certainly seems like they would be very capable."
1963 Fire-Frost colors
HiThe original color of my 1963 Eldorado is Frost Silver. I can find the PPG and Dupont paint codes from the web, but at least here in Europe paint shops are not able to mix paint with those old codes.Could you advise me: are you able to mix the orginal colors in the USA or does someone know a modern reference color? I know that one option would be to use the paint chart chips, but I have not seen a chart which would have had the fire-frost chips.My car was repainted probably in the early…See More
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Temperature gauge not working properly
Posted on March 23, 2022 at 2:43pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
The temperature gauge of my 63 Eldorado does not work properly.
It goes slowly all the way up and stays there, while the true temperature is around 155-160 F (water in the radiator and/or the top of the thermostat housing).
Where should I start to solve the problem? The gauge itself, the temperature sensor, or the wiring? Or something else? The sensor is a new (aftermarket part)…
ContinueWhat is the color of this 63 Eldorado - aquamarine or green?
Posted on October 24, 2021 at 2:33pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi,
I really like the color combination of this 63 Eldorado (sold long time ago by Volocars).
The ad states aqua exterior and green interior but unfortunately there is no pic on the cowl tag.
Is the exterior color ’Frost aquamarine’ and interior ’Beryl’?
Or is the exterior green, ’Frost green’ and interior ’Emerald’?
-Samu…
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A word of caution about using Stock Interiors/Auto Custom Carpets
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Hi Folks, Just a word of warning here. Take it or leave it... I purchased almost $1,000 worth of carpets, custom mats, and bulk carpet from Stock Interiors over the past year for my 1963…Continue
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Started by William Mott in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt on Wednesday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Good Evening all,I just got the 63 caddy back on the road: cleaned up the tank, new sending unit, new Edelbrock electric fuel pump, and Edelbrock relief valve. Still had some vapor lock, but…Continue
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I have been intermittently working on parts Car #55, a 1963 Series 62 Four Window Sedan, between work on my new house addition project (ready to start floor framing once foundation and drainage is…Continue
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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?
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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?
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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.
1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible Speedometer Bulbs
Posted by Russell L Parr on April 1, 2022 at 9:15pm 0 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.
Temperature gauge not working properly
Posted by SK on March 23, 2022 at 2:43pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
The temperature gauge of my 63 Eldorado does not work properly.
It goes slowly all the way up and stays there, while the true temperature is around 155-160 F (water in the radiator and/or the top of the thermostat housing).
Where should I start to solve the problem? The gauge itself, the temperature sensor, or the wiring? Or something else? The sensor is a new (aftermarket part)…
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