"Thank you Jason. It was great to finally meet you face to face. You definitely showed your dedication by traveling over 1200 miles to attend. Thanks for all you do for our Chapter and the CLC. This was our first driving tour and it was a blast. Very…"
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Last Road Trip of the Season
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roy Brosi Nov 21, 2023. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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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"Hope to meet you in Wichita. I plan on driving Ol Blue 63 SDV down."
"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…"
"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…"
"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"
"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…"
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
"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…"
"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"
"Daniela,
You're welcome. Glad to here your shop received it. Looking forward to seeing pics of you back on the road.
Tom B"
"I have a couple. reply to tbbahner@aol.com"
"Thanks so much Chris. That definitely narrows the possibilities.
Tom B"
"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.…"
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
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Sedan DeVille 4 window
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A Sad Day in Mudville
Posted on July 20, 2015 at 11:48am 5 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueA Test
Posted on February 26, 2015 at 4:47pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
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…
Continue63 SDV Rear Seat Belts
Posted on February 22, 2015 at 1:27pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
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.
Jason Edge
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A Big Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter to my Brother Randy
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Randall (Randy) Edge on Wednesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My brother Randall (Randy) Edge has been helping me off and on for many years with traveling to pick up parts cars all over the east cost, to almost anything and everything I need help with around…Continue
Frost plugs
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific 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
Trivia Question #37: A Jiggy Car Frame Tool!
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia May 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Yesterday, after struggling with other tools to disassemble a part using some not quite right tools, I decided to use the car frame as a "jig" to hold the part in place while I removed the other…Continue
Trivia #36: NUTTY Fastener Trivia
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge May 22. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ok. Here is a fastener I see about every day working with my big inventory of fasteners, and thought it was worth posting as trivia. If you saw my post on Facebook (I do sell them), wait to see if…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…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
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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