Terry Lange
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AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Dec 5, 2023. 7 Replies

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

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

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

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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Jason Edge replied to Terry Lange's discussion AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
"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…"
Dec 5, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
"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…"
Dec 5, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
"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…"
Dec 5, 2023
David Thomas replied to Terry Lange's discussion AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
"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…"
Dec 4, 2023
Jason Edge replied to Terry Lange's discussion AC vacuum issues on '63 Series 62
"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,…"
Dec 4, 2023
Terry Lange posted a discussion

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
Dec 4, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion Blower motor removal on '63 Series 62
"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…"
Nov 26, 2023
Terry Lange posted a discussion

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
Nov 26, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion Time to switch to R134a?
"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…"
Mar 12, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion Time to switch to R134a?
"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…"
Mar 12, 2023
Terry Lange posted a discussion

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
Mar 10, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion 4 window vs. 6 window sedan
"Thank-you, Kurt.  That's the info I was looking for.  I did read the newsletter, but missed that important point."
Jan 22, 2023
Kurt replied to Terry Lange's discussion 4 window vs. 6 window sedan
"I saw this in the newsletter Jason recently posted. The fixed position rear quarter windows are the 2 additional windows ."
Jan 22, 2023
Kurt replied to Terry Lange's discussion 4 window vs. 6 window sedan
"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…"
Jan 21, 2023
Terry Lange replied to Terry Lange's discussion Weather stripping vendors
"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."
Jan 21, 2023
Terry Lange posted a discussion

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
Jan 21, 2023

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
Yes. 1963 4 door 6 window sedan 6229K
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Steering slack/play

Started by Nile Bolen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 12 hours ago. 4 Replies

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue

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Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 16 hours ago. 9 Replies

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

Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler 16 hours ago. 12 Replies

Late in the evenings, I wonder about things I will probably never do as I am not that crazy. However, I know someone out there has tried it or wanted it bad enough they have done it. My 64 Fltwd did…Continue

Uniroyal Tire Brown Discoloration

Started by Sonny Butler in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 17 hours ago. 0 Replies

Hi all,I'm glad I read Jason's recap of last nights Zoom call. I had the same problem with a set I bought for my 63 SDV. The white never got better than a pale yellow and would turn brown with in 5…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

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

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…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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