"Terry, The problem with rubber hoses and such is usually not miles on the car but just age. The rubber dries out, crack splits, creating vacuum leaks. There is no reason to replace anything if it is in good condition. If the rubber hoses are…"
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AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Dec 5, 2023. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I recently had my AC compressor rebuilt and recharged with R12. 4 months later, it is still blowing 37 degree air, so I am happy. This past Saturday I went to a car show which involved about 25…Continue
Blower motor removal on '63 Series 62
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Nov 27, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
The blower motor on my '63 is squealing from time to time. It is an A/C car if that makes any difference. I decided to pull it out today and add a few drops of oil to the motor bearing. The shop…Continue
Time to switch to R134a?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Lange Mar 12, 2023. 5 Replies 0 Likes
When I purchased my '63 Cadillac 11 months ago, it had ice cold a/c with an R12 system. The seller advised me that it needed to be "topped off" every year or so. For the small amount of driving…Continue
4 window vs. 6 window sedan
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Lange Jan 22, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Stupid question of the day. I know that the 6 window sedan has an extra set of stationary vent windows in front of the B pillar, and the 4 window sedan just has the front vent windows. I have…Continue
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"Thanks for your reply and assistance, David. If the suction throttling valve is the one in the rt. front fender by the power antenna, the vacuum hose did have a poor connection and fell off every time I was working in that area. I cut half an inch…"
"Thanks Jason! My car is a 34,000 original mile car, with no apparent modifications. It does not have either power door locks or a trunk pull down mechanism. The intake fitting is like the middle 3 in your photo with only two…"
"Hello Terry, Jason has good points to check and correct if a problem is found. I'll add, you should also check each vacuum actuator with a hand operated vacuum pump to see that all actuators will function and hold a vacuum. That will eliminate…"
"The canister on the left driver side on the firewall is for cars equipped with vacuum power door locks and/or vacuum power trunk lids. These are both covered in your 1963 Cadillac Shop Manual. The vacuum door lock starts on page 16-22,…"
AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
I recently had my AC compressor rebuilt and recharged with R12. 4 months later, it is still blowing 37 degree air, so I am happy. This past Saturday I went to a car show which involved about 25 miles at freeway speeds. I turned on the air for the ride home, and things started out great. After about 12 miles, the air became warmer, but continued coming out of the appropriate vents. This went on for the balance of the freeway miles. Once I got back into the city, the AC started blowing cold…See More
"Thanks Tony. I'll give that a shot tomorrow. Sounds like something that will be done totally by "feel", so it should be interesting putting it back in and getting the screws lined up with the holes. The only photo that I was…"
Blower motor removal on '63 Series 62
The blower motor on my '63 is squealing from time to time. It is an A/C car if that makes any difference. I decided to pull it out today and add a few drops of oil to the motor bearing. The shop manual states to "remove five screws retaining motor assembly to blower housing and remove motor and fan assembly. It appears that the motor is mounted out the bottom of the blower housing, and is inaccessible from the engine compartment. I attempted to remove the housing from the fire wall by removing…See More
"I could be wrong Tony, but my understanding is that R12 is not illegal to use, but you have to have a license to purchase it (if you can find it), and must have the proper recovery equipment to prevent it from being released into the atmosphere when…"
"Thanks Tony. Every AC shop in my area that I've spoken to has offered to do a conversion to 134a, so that isn't a problem. I'm still sitting on the fence, as I have read that 134a is being phased out and replaced with a…"
Time to switch to R134a?
When I purchased my '63 Cadillac 11 months ago, it had ice cold a/c with an R12 system. The seller advised me that it needed to be "topped off" every year or so. For the small amount of driving that I did with it in the summer months (when it wasn't tied up in the shop for other repairs), I did notice the temps from the vents getting gradually warmer. I also noted that while traveling at highway speeds, even when things were working properly, the air would become much warmer until I slowed…See More
"Thank-you, Kurt. That's the info I was looking for. I did read the newsletter, but missed that important point."
"I saw this in the newsletter Jason recently posted. The fixed position rear quarter windows are the 2 additional windows ."
"Hmm, good question. My guess is that the stationary windows in the rear are considered "windows" and vent windows are not. Fleetwood 60 Specials actually have vent windows in the rear but that model is not a "6 window…"
"Metro's price was quite a bit less than both Rubber the Right Way and Steele Rubber, who coincidentally had identical prices right to the dollar."
4 window vs. 6 window sedan
Stupid question of the day. I know that the 6 window sedan has an extra set of stationary vent windows in front of the B pillar, and the 4 window sedan just has the front vent windows. I have never figured out which windows they are referring to in order to come up with the 4 and 6 numbers. I know someone will ask me the question sooner or later when my car is displayed at shows as a 6 window sedan, and I really don't have an answer to that. It seems to me that the 4 window actually has 3…See More
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Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood
Started by David Michael Bigeleisen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 19 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the…Continue
CLC Membership dues are going up April 1. Join or Renew before March 31 & Save!
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Here is a breakdown of the rate increases Effective April 1:E-membership…Continue
Sneak Peek at our Next Newsletter Feature - Denis Binette's 14K Mile Coupe de Ville
Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Here is another sneak peak of our next newsletter feature - Denis Binette's 14K mile 1964 Coupe de Ville. I hope to have this distributed within the next couple of weeks. …Continue
Rear Main Seal & Transmission Pump Seal
Started by Jordan Johansen-Moe in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by CHRIS CARLSON on Saturday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I need to replace my transmission input seal before spring starts, I’ve been losing a lot of fluid post Sunday drive. I figured I’d do the rear main seal service bulletin at the same…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
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