Russ Austin
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64 crank adaptor

Started Feb 2 0 Replies

New crank adaptor ring. Now available at […Continue

new 64 THM filters for sale..

Started Dec 27, 2024 0 Replies

I have 2 new filter kits for the 64 THM transmission.  20.00 each.Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com …Continue

63 Coupe deVille for sale

Started Dec 23, 2024 0 Replies

I have a 63 CDV with factory bucket seats for sale. Engine runs and I have not driven the car. 44,000m miles, clean AZ title. I believe this is a California car as there is an emissions sticker on…Continue

Parts car #28 and 29 are lined up.

Started Dec 23, 2024 0 Replies

I brought in a 63 4 window sedan and a 64 6 window sedan for parts.  Bumper buckets are sold and I do not have any in stock. Please send me an email if you would like any parts. …Continue

 

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Russ Austin replied to Logan Robb's discussion Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control
"Michael, I have new seat belt springs that you would install. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com "
yesterday
Russ Austin replied to Jacob Foster's discussion Swapping 429 engine crankshafts
"Whats the zip code?  Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com if you are interested."
Sunday
Russ Austin replied to Jacob Foster's discussion Swapping 429 engine crankshafts
"I have a crank for you if the shop determines yours in not repairable. "
Saturday
Russ Austin replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Bleeding brakes
"I find the 2 person method works best. I tried the vacuum pumps and they dont draw on the long lines to the rear very well."
Jul 10
Russ Austin replied to Mack's discussion Getting hot when going fast…
"Although the engine runs better at advance timing, it creates excessive heat that the cooling system can not get rid of. Bring the timing back to 5 deg. Elevation has noting to do with the timing. You can fatten up the carbs jets if you want."
Jul 8
Russ Austin replied to Mack's discussion Getting hot when going fast…
"What carb are you running on the hot running car?  Is the timing set to 5 deg max?"
Jul 7
Russ Austin replied to Frank Murch's discussion window regulators
"Frank, the soft parts are the felts in the vertical channels. Try steele rubber. "
May 31
Russ Austin replied to Mark Geertsma's discussion TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad
"Are you setting the TV rod with the throttle rod disconnected from the carb? The vacuum dash pot hods the throttle open just a little bit. "
May 12
Russ Austin replied to Mark Geertsma's discussion TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad
"Its not the TV rod, the trans is in need of a rebuild. Fluid is bypassing internal seals when hot.  Try adding Lucas trans additive. "
May 12
Russ Austin replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Rear suspension project
"If you are changing the spherical joint, remove the nut and get a sledge hammer. It is stuck in there. "
May 10
Russ Austin replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Rear suspension project
"Shocks come out first, then the upper A arm so the car can be raised to remove the springs. "
May 10
Russ Austin replied to Logan Robb's discussion Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #3
"Try this one.  Nos AC FB59 Air Cleaner Breather Embossed Original 6484966 | eBay"
May 8
Russ Austin replied to Logan Robb's discussion Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #2
"Good work"
May 5
Russ Austin replied to Logan Robb's discussion Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #1
"You will need to fatten up the mixture on the rods. The car will run very lean and hot on the road. I usually go 2 steps up on the power and cruise chart."
May 2
Russ Austin replied to Bill Wolf's discussion headlight / dimmer switch confusion (63 Sedan Deville)
"Not understanding what you are after. "
Apr 28
Russ Austin replied to Michael Monson's discussion 1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly
"Thats the back up light wires, no need to do anything with them. I can usually repair the NSS if you send me pics to verify what is damaged. "
Apr 7

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
63 series 62 4 window sedan. 63 CDV
Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
order #
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
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At 10:48am on December 12, 2023, Jason Edge said…

Hi Russ, Welcome Back to the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, The 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and our Chapter Website.

It is good to have you back with us!

 
 
 

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Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 6 hours ago. 11 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

Steering slack/play

Started by Nile Bolen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 21 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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Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler yesterday. 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 yesterday. 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

Tags: Uniroyal

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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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