"I have have 3 sets of 1963 Exhaust manifold coming off in the coming months, 1 set in the next 1 to 2 weeks, 1 set in 1 to 2 months, and a 3rd in I'm guessing 3 to 4 months as I part out the 3 1963 parts cars I have on hand. Looking at my Wait…"
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Exhaust Manifolds for a 1963 SDV Park Ave
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 17, 2022. 1 Reply 0 Likes
II need exaust manifolds for my 1963 Park Ave. Are there any in decent shape that are for sale?ThanksStephen PechenikContinue
Coolant hose for 1963 Sedan Deville Park Ave Without A/C
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 11, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
There is a short hose on the top of the motor that connects from a straight pipe on the top of the engine to the water pump. It appears to be a molded hose. I have ordered a master parts book which…Continue
Keys
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Sep 27, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The previous owner of my '63 Sedan Deville Park Avenue was not kind to the car. It appears that he bought it without keys and rather than pay a lock smith, he destroyed the tumbler for the trunk…Continue
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Exhaust Manifolds for a 1963 SDV Park Ave
II need exaust manifolds for my 1963 Park Ave. Are there any in decent shape that are for sale?ThanksStephen PechenikSee More
"Chris, that's a nice write up with some useful tips.
When I pull the Booster, I may give it a go. I have a new MC on there already and the Booster looks pretty rust free.
Thank you..."
"The CLC currently had a message string recently which may have some helpful information. The discussion concerns a 1968 booster but one of the posters did indicate that he rebuilt his 1964 booster. The string does mention various…"
"Dear Eunan,
When I redid mine last year, I was in a "keep it as built" phase of my life. Due to the fact that my Park Avenue had a Bendix system, the cost of rebuilding the master cylinder and the booster was extraordinarily high,…"
"I was looking at Speedway for a new booster but when you look at there boosters details the bolt pattern’s are different and all say they fit 63 Cadillac. So this point not sure if any will work.
Just wondering if there’s a…"
"If you had the same problem I did, then your car lacked any power boosting to the brakes, making the brake pedal very hard to press on to stop the car. Mine was a Bendix system. However, after changing them out, I do not believe…"
"After closer inspection looks like I have the Delco Booter unit installed upside down.
I don't think the Booter been upside down caused the problem I'm having.
The previous owner said the brakes were working at some point.
He…"
"My brake booter seems to be bad on my 63 Deville also but I have no idea which booter I have, mine doesn't match any of the pics.
Mine has the master cylinder recessed into the booter and the vacuum valve on the bottom right-side,…"
"I have return pipe to water pump hoses, the short fat hose with the tight bend, new ready to ship for $15 + s/h. Shoot me an email to jasonedge@nc.rr.com"
Coolant hose for 1963 Sedan Deville Park Ave Without A/C
There is a short hose on the top of the motor that connects from a straight pipe on the top of the engine to the water pump. It appears to be a molded hose. I have ordered a master parts book which has not yet arrived. Does anyone know where I could find a new one (before I am forced to fashion some sort of solution)? The hose is too short to bend heater hose without kinking it. The bend is about 70 degrees, which makes me suspect that heater hose + a 90 degree elbow will also kink.Thank…See More
"I have the lock cylinder bar connecting bar (shaft) 4 1/4" long and 5 1/4" long. They are different lengths due to different years and those with power trunk locks with the vacuum unlock actuator bolted in front of the trunk latch i…"
Keys
The previous owner of my '63 Sedan Deville Park Avenue was not kind to the car. It appears that he bought it without keys and rather than pay a lock smith, he destroyed the tumbler for the trunk lock. I bought a a replacement tumbler and connecting bar. The tumbler is fine. the connecting bar is too short. I have the old one but it is held onto the destroyed lock tumbler by a rivet. Even if I drill out the rivet, the old bar will be good as a template only as it does not have the right…See More
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Sedan Deville Park Avenue (model 6389)
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- Yes. 63603149
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes. I am joining now
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Preventive Maintenance
Posted on April 10, 2020 at 7:26pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Dear All,
Does anyone know if the 1963 Cadillac was manufactured with nylon timing gears? I checked the factory repair manual which is silent on that issue.
This morning I was speaking with a mechanic at a location where I store another vehicle ('48 Chrysler NY'er). He had a 70 Deville convertible on his lift to dismantle it so that he could replace the timing chain and more importantly, the nylon timing gears. He explained that the nylon gets brittle with age and might …
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Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website and the CLC 63/64 Cadillac Chapter!
Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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1964 Cadillac Coupe Deville Wiring plan
Started by Kai Dröse in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 8 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi from germany,i know here is a many content about wiring plans and so on.but i need the correct wiring plan for my new dream car ;) the passenger window does not work…Continue
64 Fleetwood Trans Issues
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Tuesday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I've posted a few times about the strange issue I have with the trans on my 64 Fleetwood. When it gets warm and up to temp, I loose 3rd gear, but I never loose reverse. According to multiple sources,…Continue
New Holley, but which one?
Started by Henrik Sonne in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Tuesday. 14 Replies 0 Likes
First I will start by saying, I am a newbie. Recently purchased a ´56 HT, which has a 390" from a ´63 in it. I have decided to put a new Holley on it, but not 100% sure which one would be the best…Continue
Shock absorbers and bolts
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 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
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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE
Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine
in advance, thank you for your help.
Clock ‘64 DeVille
Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?
Matt VH
Spark Plug Heat Range
Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.
Here it is:
The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)
The insulator…
ContinueLower Front End Ball Joints
Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Good Morning all!
I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…
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