"If the booster is an aftermarket one, they are rock hard on the pedal. I have one in my sedan and the brakes are great. A vac pump is not necessary unless the vacuum is low. if the vac is low, then there are engine problems, not brake…"
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For sale; Hydra Matic transmission
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Known good Hydra Matic transmission for a 63 64 Cadi.Came out of my driving 63 coupe. I went the LS route.Resealed the pan, speedo drive, front and rear seals.Comes with a new rear…Continue
64 crank adaptor
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New crank adaptor ring. Now available at […Continue
new 64 THM filters for sale..
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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
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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
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For sale; Hydra Matic transmission
Known good Hydra Matic transmission for a 63 64 Cadi.Came out of my driving 63 coupe. I went the LS route.Resealed the pan, speedo drive, front and rear seals.Comes with a new rear mount.625.00 located in Vail AZ. U pick up or I can put it on a pallet to ship. I use engineshipping.com all the time. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com…See More
"Make sure there is good vacuum going to the booster, and that the check valve is working. "
"I have not seen a setup like that."
"Use grade 8 bolts with a lock washer and red loc tight."
"Michael, I have new seat belt springs that you would install. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com "
"Whats the zip code? Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com if you are interested."
"I have a crank for you if the shop determines yours in not repairable. "
"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."
"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."
"What carb are you running on the hot running car? Is the timing set to 5 deg max?"
"Frank, the soft parts are the felts in the vertical channels. Try steele rubber. "
"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. "
"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. "
"If you are changing the spherical joint, remove the nut and get a sledge hammer. It is stuck in there. "
"Shocks come out first, then the upper A arm so the car can be raised to remove the springs. "
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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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Brake Booster not enough compression
Started by Rick Yasenchack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Rick Yasenchack 5 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I bought my 63 2-door convertible 62 series a few years back, previous owner said a new brake booster was just installed and that was why brake pedal was a rock. Did not know.Just had engine…Continue
For sale; Hydra Matic transmission
Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Known good Hydra Matic transmission for a 63 64 Cadi.Came out of my driving 63 coupe. I went the LS route.Resealed the pan, speedo drive, front and rear seals.Comes with a new rear…Continue
Houston we have a problem!
Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Thursday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and…Continue
Commercial Chassis Dual Battery Tray Questions
Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for some info and hopefully some pictures on the commercial chassis dual battery setup. Is the second battery tray (driver side) , the same as the passenger side or is it mirrored? I'm…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
Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew old stock seat material
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I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
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