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Wheel alignment confusion
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Aug 6, 2024. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there,after another long pause with health and family trouble I'm back on the roadwith my CdV.Had some work on front suspension and so needed realignment of the wheels.While camber and toe in is…Continue
Dragging to one side
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Oct 2, 2023. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue
Shock absorbers and bolts
Started Sep 19, 2023 0 Replies 0 Likes
Time again to change my shocks. No matter if Gabriel, ACDelco whatever - don't last longer than 3 or 4 years.Problem is the rubber parts thats gliding out of the bottom.But now I have another…Continue
Brake drum stuck
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 14, 2023. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, after a long time struggling with other issues, health, job and family I'm back on the track, working ob my 63 CdV.Last week I put new brake shoes on front (Raybestos organic as mentioned…Continue
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"Hi. doin' the same on my 63 CdV these days.What I'm not sure: using gasket maker (high temp silicone) on both sides on the new transmission pan seal or not?Read different opinions on that...Thanks for help.Sammy"
"Hi Jason, mine is at the end to achieve 0° - not possible to get it to 2°.Don't know why."
"So, I am assuming with the ability to "trick the modern machine" to measure Caster you did not have to adjust the caster to the end of the thread, and is somewhere in between either end. I remember looking at mine after you contacting me…"
"Got it. It was a simple, but strange problem.Looks like the new alignment platform computer systems shops are using today here in Germany can not measure in time when caster is adjusted not on top but on the lower arm as on our…"
"Even if holding the brake and locking the wheel from turning could hold the force of that large strut rod and lock nuts from moving the wheel forward or back as soon as you let off the brake the tire would move forward or back. Keep in mind the tire…"
"Condition is fine, I check this everytime I went for alignment in a shop.So I wonder: Did they make a mistake with the brake enganged and trying to adjust the caster while still sitting full weight on its wheels? To me it makes no sense to keep…"
"Thanks. As I wrote you, I got the manual and followed every step two times. "
"Sammy, As noted in my messages to you, there are 2 top lock nuts to adjust Caster. One behind and one in front of the frame where the tie strut goes through. See picture below. If you just loosen the rear, rearward or the front forward nothing…"
"Not sure why they have the brake pedal pressed. I would check on the condition of the upper control arm bushings. "
Wheel alignment confusion
Hi there,after another long pause with health and family trouble I'm back on the roadwith my CdV.Had some work on front suspension and so needed realignment of the wheels.While camber and toe in is nearly perfect the mechanics in shop can't get the caster right.(My old shop which was pretty good with those things closed last year.No matter how they turn the nut on the tie strut nothing happens.They did this with brake pedal engaged (fixed with a strut to hold it down pushed)and parking brake…See More
January 14, 2023 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom
January 14, 2024 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, 4pm Pacific). Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members. If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64 Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
"Sorry I didn't want to offend you in any way.Like I wrote I changed brake parts several times, even wheel bearings and all springs.Did a lot of adjustment, even taken the automatic adjuster out on the side it drags too. No success.But as…"
"Not temperature of the drums and shoes is the issue, braking fluid seems to be boiling when its heated up by exhaust.Yesterday I went to a shop for motorsport and they recommended some heat shield around brake line near exhaust manifold. Maybe…"
"Yes as I wrote I did all this, alignment several times, brake in new shoes etc etcIf the alignment wasn't correct it would drag to one side at any time, if cold or warmed up.But it brakes perfectly straight when brakes are cool and escpecially…"
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Trivia #33 - What % of 1963 Cadillacs Came with Limited Slip (Posi) Differential Rear End
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia 19 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
It has been way too long since we posted any trivia (and gave out a cigar), so here is one I thought I might have posted but do not see it: What % of 1963 Cadillacs came with the optional "Controlled…Continue
1963 Coupe de Ville Located in NC For Sale
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I had an older couple contact me indicating they are selling their 1963 Coupe de Ville they have had for 40 years and they are located Moyock, NC, which is in the very north east part of North…Continue
Front grill
Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Thursday. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone im currently restoring my my front grill due to some previous clown painting it with silver frost paint and doing a dodgy job I would like to know what parts of the grill are anodised.it…Continue
Back to Basic Header, Lots of Cad to Sort, Etc.
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I hope our US members had a great Thanksgiving and all members are ready for the holiday season. You probably noticed we went back to a more basic header on the website (in desktop mode). I had…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
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
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