"Sounds like you may just have a bad (i.e. bent) trunk hinge. The trunk hinges and torsion (Torque) rods are different between body styles and have the one ones for your Coupe de Ville if needed. When I remove them from a parts car I remove the…"
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63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Aug 11. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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
Frost plugs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 23. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not…Continue
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
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"Thanks, it looks like the pins are in place. Looks like the torsion rod is out. Will look this week as I need two more colleagues to help me carry the trunk lid.Are the torsion rods heavy to move? Danger they come out like a spring?"
"The hinge pin migrated out. Unbolt the hinge from the trunk and undo the torsion rod on the opposite side. Tap the hinge pin back in and fold the keeper tab back in place. "
63 CdV trunk lid issues with the mechanism
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 so had no time and opened it with a little force, really not much.After that the trunk lid is now crooked to one side and doesn't close anymore. Looks like the whole hinge on one side is higher than on the other. Do you think the two main pins holding the hinges inside might got bent?Is there a…See More
"A Permatex black RTV sealant is usually good as a sealant for the freeze out plugs."
"The one that's gone bad this time is right beside steering gear, hope I can get to it. Bought this one some time agoCadillac 331/365/390 1949-1962 Engine Camshaft Bearing Set + Freeze Expansion Frost Plug (C2+EPCAD2) – Engine Parts…"
"Thanks Dennis.I think I bought this set some years ago:Cadillac 331/365/390 1949-1962 Engine Camshaft Bearing Set + Freeze Expansion Frost Plug (C2+EPCAD2) – Engine Parts Centers Online Store
What sealant did you use?"
"Our freeze plugs were originally the concave steel type and are an odd size that can be hard to find. '1 They are 31/64" diameter and there are, 6 in block and 2 in each cylinder head. My notes indicated Dorman 560-021, or…"
"Hi Sammy,
The freeze out plugs can be tough to get at along both sides of the block. It depends if an exhaust manifold/exhaust is blocking it, or even the motor mounts can cause havoc. If you can get access to it,…"
Frost plugs
Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not sure what to use..SammySee More
"Hope I can see the deformations...What grease to use? Maybe an example, make etc would help..."
"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…"
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Material for making staples for rubber splash shields
Started by Marty Smith in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies 1 Like
Here is the link to Mcmaster Carr for Staple material as discussed in the latest Zoom meeting. https://www.mcmaster.com/6517K24/ Not 100…Continue
Looking Back 15 Years Ago - Dino at Classics at the Capital
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Sunday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Here is a short video of me cutting up with Dino 15 years ago. It popped up in my memories a couple days ago and thought I would share here. This was taken before we headed downtown Raleigh NC to the…Continue
Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification
Started by Kurt in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Peter Lucas Aug 15. 26 Replies 4 Likes
Many owners have reported oil leaks at the rear main seal even after replacing the seal, myself included. Recently Tony Lentini found a Serviceman bulletin published in February 1965 which details a…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
New 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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While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
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