Tom Bahner's Blog – February 2014 Archive (3)

Upholstery cost

I was rolling around town today saw an upholstery shop so thought I'd stop and talk about my 63 sdv front seat.

He said about $100/yd. @3 yards + $250 labor. 

Sound about right using the old leather?

This is a ways down the road, but just  getting ideas on cost. Also, anyone ever put cruise on one of these things(aftermarket)?

Thanks for any insight

Tom B

Added by Tom Bahner on February 21, 2014 at 7:04pm — 1 Comment

'63 SDV 6-way Seat Motor Needed

Well, it looks like my seat motor decided to give up. Armature turns free, brushes are fine but no go.

Anyone out there have one. Thanks tbbahner@embarqmail.com

Tom B

Added by Tom Bahner on February 18, 2014 at 10:51am — 2 Comments

Seat Motor - 63 SDV 4w

Hi all,,,, would someone please close the back door!! You're lettin the cold air in! Supposed to get 8-10 inches of snow tomorrow.

On another note, I've been working on my 6way seat. I just want the darn thing to move forward and back. Here's what I've done so far.

Verified the motor turns by putting 12v. to the green and yellow wires.

Disassembled, cleaned  and greased the transmission.

Disassembled and cleaned all contacts on the switch. Verified 12v gets to the…

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Added by Tom Bahner on February 3, 2014 at 6:21pm — 6 Comments

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differential 1963 AC car

Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 19 hours ago. 0 Replies

I have a 1963 Cadillac A/C car differential. It is low miles and not a limited slip. I switch to a LSD but have this nice piece for several years. It is in San Diego, If interested let me know…Continue

Seam Sealer Locations?

Started by Donald Swenson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Donald Swenson on Saturday. 2 Replies

Hello,Just wondering if anyone has photos to where I need to apply new SEM seam sealer on the front of the fenders to the inner top Cowl area and the corners of the Radiator support?I am in the…Continue

Rear Defroster

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Saturday. 2 Replies

I was watching a YouTube video (I'll attach it below) of a 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special revival and I noticed it was equipped with a rear defrost option (as well as nearly every other option for 1964…Continue

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Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Saturday. 8 Replies

The wintertime blues are hitting hard as 3-6" of snow is forecasted for later this week. Share your favorite photos of your 63 or 64 Cadillacs! Spring/Summer/Fall cant get here soon enough!Thanks for…Continue

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on January 14, 2025 at 12:06am 1 Comment

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?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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