July 2014 Blog Posts (8)

Convertible Cylinder Bracket Removal

Hi, I'm hoping some of the other members here can chime in on this if they have experience with this. My convertible top motor burned out and while I was replacing it, I noticed the driver's side top cylinder was leaking. I ordered a new one and removed the current one and the bracket that attaches to it would not come off. It is held on with two philips head screws. One side came off with ease. The other completely stuck even after multiple shots of WD-40.  Is one of the sides reverse…

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Added by Chris Codd on July 30, 2014 at 11:48pm — 1 Comment

Best Spark Plugs For The 429 Cadillac V-8??

Just curious what consensus there is on the best spark plugs to put in our 1964 Cadillac 429 V-8. Looking for brand name etc.. Thank you.

Added by David Cotton on July 29, 2014 at 6:41am — 6 Comments

COUNT DOWN TO RETIREMENT ....

Posted this on my Facebook page today and thought I would share with all of you:

COUNT DOWN TO RETIREMENT ....

After 24 years with the state, and moving up to IT Manager over North Carolina's main Integrated Tax Processing System I will be stepping away to pursue other passions on Jan 1, 2015, just 6 days after I turn ...…
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Added by Jason Edge on July 22, 2014 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Quick question.

    On the drivers side on the front near the rad is a small steel box near wires going to the headlights, parking lights etc. It is warm all the time and clicking- even with the engine off and keys out. It looks like a transformer to me. Any ideas what is going on here?

Added by David Cotton on July 17, 2014 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

AC Fan Speed

Now that my girl has a new heater core and everything inside the dash looks good, I was wondering.....My AC is blowing cold air but noticed the Air Flow could be better. Does the Transducer control Fan Speed? Is my blower motor ready for replacement? I was also thinking of adding additional Radiator Cooling Fans to help the air flow through the condenser at idle.

Any opinions or options would be welcome.

Thanks

Added by Louis J. DeMatteo on July 15, 2014 at 10:07pm — 1 Comment

CLC "Self Starter Online" Log In Problems

Hi Guys and Gals,

Can anyone please tell me the proper procedure for logging onto the CLC websites Self Starter Online. My general user name and password does not work and the gentleman who is responsible for this has ignored several email requests. He replied to my first question by simply asking me if I've received the email on July 1st? I have replied back to him 4 times with no response. "No I Have Not Received That Email".

Thanks all.

Lou

Added by Louis J. DeMatteo on July 15, 2014 at 9:59pm — 4 Comments

Anyone ever put a new child seat in a 64 Cadillac?

  Hi Everyone, I just installed new reproduction 1964 Cadillac rear seat belts in my SDV. Will these old style seat belts work with a new child seat? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Added by David Cotton on July 6, 2014 at 7:28pm — No Comments

1963 SDV - Misc Update

Thought I would report back on my latest investment in my "rolling bank account". I finally found someone with  knowledge of these old rigs that actually cares about whether things are right when they leave his shop

The original radiator  had some green spots in it and some of the fins were starting to separate. It wasn't leaking yet, but figured it was just a matter of time. After considering re-coring the original or replacing, I opted to replace. Since I'm not "restoring" the car,…

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Added by Tom Bahner on July 3, 2014 at 11:22am — 2 Comments

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VAPOR LOCK?

Started by Joel A Campos in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 17 hours ago. 1 Reply

Hi All,    I finished my 429 transplant (Still a 429) last fall and cannot get the car to run correctly.  The carburetor, a stock Rochester 4gc was fully dismantled and cleaned and put back…Continue

64 trunk locks for sale.

Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion on Friday. 0 Replies

I have 64 trunk locks for sale. A complete one, and a few with missing crests.All with the keys included.   Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com  to inquire about getting one. Continue

Vendor to refurbish my electrical antenna

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Remco Waller Apr 13. 4 Replies

Hi, I own a 1964 Eldorado and the electrical antenna is no longer working smoothly and get sometimes stuck so like to refurbish it; who can help with a good vendor to do this.Remco WallerContinue

How to keep my soft top in good condition?

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Marty Smith Apr 13. 1 Reply

Hi, I own a 1964 Eldorado convertible since last August and would love to get some input what the best way is to keep my soft top in good conditions.Which materials to use to clean / preserve the…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

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

'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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