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Last Road Trip of the Season

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roy Brosi Nov 21, 2023. 6 Replies

We decided we needed one more road trip before the Ks. weather turns to winter. Temp is in the 60's/70's so Ol Blue is begging to give it one more shot last Thursday.…Continue

Trunk Lid

Started this discussion. Last reply by bc9f570155ea4f8584ce20a1f565f15f Dec 1, 2021. 3 Replies

Are the trunk lids the same on all 63/64 models? Need one for my 63 SDV and would like to know what would work. Seems like the crest and v were different but figure that can be worked around.Thanks…Continue

A Sad Day

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Nov 15, 2021. 1 Reply

Well it finally happened. After 8 years of enjoyment, over 20,000 miles, the wife and I were sitting at a stop sign in our small town, waiting for traffic to clear and an old farmer ran into the back…Continue

Leaky Windshield

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Bahner Sep 17, 2021. 4 Replies

Hey all, has anyone had their windshield removed and resealed successfully. I'm pretty skittish about having someone mess with my perfectly good glass knowing that these cars are a little different…Continue

 

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Roy Brosi replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Last Road Trip of the Season
"Great way to wind up the season!  Beautiful car and I like the custom front plate.  Price aside, I think 700 miles round trip was a bargain for that meal.  Unfortunately, there's pretty much nothing on the plate I can eat…"
Nov 21, 2023
Jason Edge replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Last Road Trip of the Season
"Tom, Fantastic pictures and fantastic story! We almost have a newsletter cover feature here. Maybe a couple more pictures and a couple more paragraphs with a bit more detail on the Caddy and we can feature your car in an upcoming newsletter. Looking…"
Nov 19, 2023
Tom Bahner replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Last Road Trip of the Season
"Yeah Tony- I truly enjoy, just putting on miles on Ol Blue. thanks. Our round trip was about 700 miles, Easy to do when driving the Ks. hills and plains. Guess its time to refresh a few things over the winter to get ready for next season"
Nov 19, 2023
Tom Bahner replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Last Road Trip of the Season
"There's a place in Burden Ks. that has the biggest Chicken Fries steak in Ks. Sounds like a destination to me so off we went. Had to stop in one local of the towns along Hwy 99 for a little snack. Two large rolls cost us a whopping 4 bucks. We…"
Nov 19, 2023
Tom Bahner posted a discussion

Last Road Trip of the Season

We decided we needed one more road trip before the Ks. weather turns to winter. Temp is in the 60's/70's so Ol Blue is begging to give it one more shot last Thursday.See More
Nov 19, 2023
Tom Bahner replied to Logan Robb's discussion Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control
"I was evaluating the same thing a while back as I was really missing cruise control on our long treks. While looking at different aftermarket cruise controls, I ran across a Rostra CC distributor at a local shop. The owner had a 63 Caddy previously…"
Mar 13, 2023
Tom Bahner replied to Daniela's discussion Happy update for a change and one new question
"Daniela, so glad to hear that you've got your land yacht rollin again!  Sometimes its along road get these rigs roadworthy, but the enjoyment is so rewarding!  Tom B"
Nov 8, 2022
Tom Bahner replied to Daniela's discussion Looking for an intake manifold 63 Cadillac Eldorado
"Daniela, You're welcome. Glad to here your shop received it. Looking forward to seeing pics of you back on the road. Tom B"
Mar 30, 2022
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Mar 24, 2022
Tom Bahner replied to Daniela's discussion Looking for an intake manifold 63 Cadillac Eldorado
"I have a couple. reply to tbbahner@aol.com"
Mar 24, 2022
Tom Bahner replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Trunk Lid
"Thanks so much Chris. That definitely narrows the possibilities. Tom B"
Dec 1, 2021
Tom Bahner posted a discussion

Trunk Lid

Are the trunk lids the same on all 63/64 models? Need one for my 63 SDV and would like to know what would work. Seems like the crest and v were different but figure that can be worked around.Thanks for any info.Tom BSee More
Nov 30, 2021
Jason Edge replied to Tom Bahner's discussion A Sad Day
"Very sad to hear that. As a CLC member, I would check with members in your local region for recommendations if you don't get any feedback here. I know Chapter Member Doug Meloan lives in KS (Manhattan) and may have someone he can recommend.…"
Nov 15, 2021
Tom Bahner posted a discussion

A Sad Day

Well it finally happened. After 8 years of enjoyment, over 20,000 miles, the wife and I were sitting at a stop sign in our small town, waiting for traffic to clear and an old farmer ran into the back of us. Bowed the rear bumper, got the deck lid, latch, air shock lines, trunk won't close and who knows what else. Matching paint on this thing is bear as it has some pearl in it.Oh well, guess it could have been worse.Looking for a body shop in NE Kansas that deals with classic cars if anyone…See More
Nov 15, 2021
Tom Bahner replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Leaky Windshield
"Thanks all for the comments. Its kind of what I suspected.  Tom B"
Sep 17, 2021
Kurt replied to Tom Bahner's discussion Leaky Windshield
"Your concerns are valid. I suggest that you do THOROUGH research and pick a shop that specializes in older cars with gasket-seal windshields. After my car was painted I needed to have my windshield installed. I found a shop nearby that SAID they…"
Sep 16, 2021

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A Sad Day in Mudville

Posted on July 20, 2015 at 11:48am 5 Comments

Saturday was a bad day.

The wife and I was returning home from a local cruise when ol Blue started reving up going down the interstate. Yep, something gave out on the old tranny. The underside of the car is soaked with tranny fluid along with the rear of the car. It lost it fast, by the time I got to the exit, there was no movement. Pulled the dipstick, empty.

I thought maybe one of the rubber hoses in the cooling lines gave out but I can't see anything wrong with them.  Of…

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Road Trip

Posted on April 10, 2015 at 10:37am 8 Comments

Well, the wife and I…

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A Test

Posted on February 26, 2015 at 4:47pm 3 Comments

Well, we woke up to a beautiful, warm day for this time of year here in NE Ks. yesterday. The wife said it would be " a good day to test the Caddie".

This is  in prep for a little adventure we're planning to take the end of March first part of April. We're going to drive the Ks, Ok. and maybe Texas stretch of Route 66. What better way of doing it than in a '63 Sedan DeVille.

 I said what the h..., temp in the 40's-50's, sunshine, threw a few tools in the trunk and headed…

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63 SDV Rear Seat Belts

Posted on February 22, 2015 at 1:27pm 3 Comments

Well, the wife say we gotta have'em so I'm on the hunt for seat belts for the back seat of my SDV 4 window.

My question is, are the rears the same length as the front?. Near as I can tell, fronts are about 70+ inches or so.

I've been looking at after market, chrome latch belts that are pretty reasonable. Seat Belt Planet and Andoauto are a couple. Although not exact match to the fronts that are installed, they'll be fine for my driver. 

Haven't looked around at it yet to…

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At 7:43pm on December 19, 2013, Jason Edge said…

Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.  

Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home.  

I saw that you want to join the Chapter. We are a free chapter with the only requirement to join being that you are a member of the Cadillac LaSalle Club. To join, simply send me an email to jasonedge@nc.rr.com with your CLC Membership #, name, address and list any 1963's and 1964 Cadillacs you own. I look forward to add you to our Chapter Roster.

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Cadillac Original Ads - 1964 Standard Ads

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 10 hours ago. 25 Replies

Just as I had done last December with the standard 1963 Cadillacs magazine ads, I have started scanning my 1964 Cadillac Ads, and will post here one by one, then combine into a single photo album and…Continue

Speedo Cable lubricant

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Wednesday. 4 Replies

Eventually I’ll replace the speedo cable if needed but I believe the dash will need to come out to do that. However, shortly, I will be replacing the transmission on my 64 Fleetwood and I was…Continue

63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon Mar 12. 1 Reply

I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue

Yaw bumpers

Started by Ron Perry in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Mar 10. 11 Replies

I have sent 2 photos of the Transmission yaw bumpers (side mounts) It appears they only touch the trans bellhousing on the very edge. Is that the correct position? Does not seem right to me but I…Continue

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accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

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 1 Comment

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…

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