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63 bendix brake unit

Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch Dec 13, 2023. 5 Replies

hello chapter members. I have reached a point where I am at a dead end with my brake troubles. we have a 63 coupe de ville, originally with a bendix unit which i replaced with a delco unit probably…Continue

63 coupe de ville for sale

Started Jul 12, 2015 0 Replies

1963 coupe de ville, all options except power side vent windows, 54000 mi. well preserved original. had to replace vinyl top, rechrome rear bumper.matador red metallic, white top, red leather…Continue

 

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Frank Murch replied to frank napkora's discussion 63 bendix brake unit
"Mr Murphy loves me and I can see he loves you too!  You fix the brakes and the heater core starts to leak - wow.  The heater core has a hose in and a hose out. A small length of pipe will let you unplug the heater core and plug the…"
Dec 13, 2023
frank napkora replied to frank napkora's discussion 63 bendix brake unit
"thank you frank, the 3rd time was a charm! first time sent unit to whitepost restoration, came  back looking well done only to have large nut at one port for brake line leak, sent  master back, kept booster , master came back fine only to…"
Dec 13, 2023
Frank Murch replied to frank napkora's discussion 63 bendix brake unit
"I am not sure this will help, but I had mine rebuilt at Karp’s Power Brakes, Jeff 909-985-0800. I THINK there are two rod links and I am guessing you might have a rod from one and a master from another. Jeff knows how to tell the…"
Dec 11, 2023
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63 bendix brake unit

hello chapter members. I have reached a point where I am at a dead end with my brake troubles. we have a 63 coupe de ville, originally with a bendix unit which i replaced with a delco unit probably 22 years ago. Then 2 years ago that went bad and i located a rebuildable bendix unit and sent it to white post restoration for a rebuild, finally installed it this past june only to find the master had a defective seal and resent it back for repair, got it back and put it. during the initial install…See More
Jul 30, 2023
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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1963 coupe de ville 6357
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18605
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At 11:10am on June 12, 2015, Jason Edge said…

Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. 

It's great to have another CLC 63/64 Cadillac Chapter member joining us here on the website.

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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Power Booster Install

Started by Rob Spring in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 1 hour ago. 6 Replies

Hey! I’ve seen the 63/64 power booster and master cylinder combination has been covered very clearly. I’m in the process of replacing mine. I was hoping someone could give me insight on a specific…Continue

Complete Front End Rebuild

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Mark Mata on Thursday. 1 Reply

I meant to make this a priority over the winter and didn't get that far. I've tried to source all the parts individually, but that is a daunting task. Partly because I don't want to miss any…Continue

1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly

Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin on Wednesday. 1 Reply

Hello, possibly looking a neutral safety switch for a 1964 Deville with the TH-400 and tilt steering.  Also, possibly looking for an oil filter housing assembly for a 1964 429 motor.  Starting to get…Continue

A Shout Out to Alan Grist & Some Pictures of His 1964 Series 62 4W Sedan

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Wednesday. 2 Replies

As they say, Better Late Than Never!I want to give a shout out to 63/64 Chapter Member Alan Grist, who brought his 64 Series 62 Four Window Sedan, to the 2025 CLC Winter Board Meeting in Chattanooga,…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 13 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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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

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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