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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Adapt, Improvise and Move an Cadillac Engine!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 1 hour ago. 3 Replies

Just wanted to pop in and say hello and give a quick update on a couple of things and share a garage thing I thought you might get a kick out of. First, my arm is out of the brace as of last Monday…Continue

Front Fender Skirt Backing Bracket Access – Question + Cad Plate Love

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 9 hours ago. 2 Replies

Hello all,I’m in the middle of swapping out the front fender skirt backing brackets on my ’64 Fleetwood and had a quick question for the group. I picked up a beautiful fresh set of cadmium plated…Continue

Power Booster Install

Started by Rob Spring in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Rob Spring Apr 8. 9 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

1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly

Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin Apr 7. 3 Replies

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

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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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