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Balancer location

Readi g another thread. Does this look about right on balancer gap? Thats a 1/4 thick piece of metal.

Added by Kim K Kaiser on March 20, 2021 at 4:47pm — 4 Comments

1964 Convertible Seats.

Are the front and rear seat frames the same for 63/64 Coupes and Convertibles because Original parts group  makes reproduction seat covers for 1963 only and and i prefer the 1963 seat pattern so with that being said does anyone have information regarding this thanks.

Added by michael moorman on November 30, 2020 at 5:29pm — 1 Comment

Bad Guage?

So I am troubleshooting my fuel gauge issue. I bought a new sender and tested it. It  it goes from 1-ohm (empty) to 35-ohm (full). When I test it (outside the tank), when the float is in the up (full) position it only moves the gauge to about 1/2 full. When at the bottom (empty) position the gauge shows empty. This is the same issue I have when I fill and then use the gas in the tank - the gauge never reads ore than half full. Based on what I've read on this thread it would seem like the…

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Added by Karl Schwarz on August 26, 2020 at 3:08pm — 2 Comments

Website

I have been working on a website-----www.fritzsautorepair.com-----

Does anyone have suggestions?

Added by Fritz Seitz on August 11, 2020 at 2:35am — No Comments

63 Caddy Horn

 Just noticed a 1963  Caddy trumpet horn on Ebay. No part # given but some of his other items are 1963 specific, just throwin this out there, I have no connection to this listing .

Added by Robert Alan Shannon on May 27, 2020 at 9:25am — 6 Comments

Preventive Maintenance

Dear All, 

Does anyone know if the 1963 Cadillac was manufactured with nylon timing gears?  I checked the factory repair manual which is silent on that issue.

This morning I was speaking with a mechanic at a location where I store another vehicle ('48 Chrysler NY'er).  He had a 70 Deville convertible on his lift to dismantle it so that he could replace the timing chain and more importantly, the nylon timing gears.  He explained that the nylon gets brittle with age and might …

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Added by Stephen Pechenik on April 10, 2020 at 7:26pm — No Comments

1963 Eldorado convertible boot

I need a used convertible boot for a 63 Cadillac convertible - condition or color is not an issue since it will be used as a pattern for making a new one. One from either a 62 series convertible or an Eldorado would work. I know I am searching for hen's teeth here... but you never know unless you ask!

Added by Les Eastling on February 27, 2020 at 10:33am — No Comments

Another advantage of the Pertronix III

   Having tried both the II and III I can say the multispark feature of the III offers a smoother idle . It is also easier to install .Does not require removal of the distributor

Added by Doug Scarrow on November 23, 2019 at 11:12am — No Comments

Is there a separate Starter Relay, or does the Solenoid serve that purpose?

Hello All.

I will be replacing the starter solenoid tomorrow (actually my mechanic will do the work, I'll just supervise). In checking the FSM electrical schematic and chapter verbiage, I don't see anything that looks like (or is referred to as) a starter Relay. It seems the Starter Solenoid serves the function and there's no separate relay. Right or Wrong?

If wrong, where…

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Added by Norman Silverman on August 30, 2019 at 5:57pm — 7 Comments

Starter Solenoid replacement-how difficult? Where to buy?

Hello All.

I believe the starter solenoid has gone bad in my 64 DeVille. When I turn the key, often all I get is a click, then if I try a few times again the starter turns perfectly. All battery cables are on tight and the battery is good. So, I believe this problem is the solenoid. Where do I buy the right solenoid and is it necessary to remove the starter in order to swap it out? …

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Added by Norman Silverman on August 20, 2019 at 8:24pm — 4 Comments

Lining up the drive shaft

Can anyone shed some light on how to position the complete drive shaft in the correct position? I want to make sure my drive shaft is installed properly.

Thanks

Dominic

Added by Dominic Salemi on August 12, 2019 at 5:47pm — 2 Comments

Hood Insulation

Can anyone give me some information on what to use to secure my hood insulation to the hood.

Thanks

Dominic

Added by Dominic Salemi on July 3, 2019 at 9:15pm — 2 Comments

64 Hood Hinge Color?

Can someone tell me what color the hood hinges should be? I've seen both silver and gold cadmium plating colors on the cars. Thanks

Added by Robert Schles on June 27, 2019 at 4:46pm — 2 Comments

Radiator And Shrouds

Hello

Anyone have a decent radiator and shrouds and hardware for a 1964 Cadillac deville. I have an alum. radiator and I'm deciding on to fix it or back to the original one. If I fix it I won't need parts.

Thanks

Added by Dominic Salemi on April 24, 2019 at 3:36pm — No Comments

64 Recirc/Fresh Air Door Actuator replaced; FROM THE INSIDE.

I am happy to report that I have successfully replaced the Fresh Air/Recirc door actuator that is located on the blower box-and have done so without having to remove the blower box. I did it by taking out the glove box and attacking it from the back.  It took several days, LOTS of patience and some band-aids, but it is done. THE most difficult part -BY FAR- is to remove and then replace the screw that sits on the actuator arm, connecting it to the fresh…

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Added by Norman Silverman on February 4, 2019 at 11:21pm — 2 Comments

Source for Motor mounts and Trans mounts 1964 SDV

Hi.

Where is the best place to purchase good quality motor mounts/trans mounts for my 1964 SDV? I see that Rock Auto has them for $8 and change, and others for $24 and change. Big difference. Is there a better place to buy them from?

Thanks

Norm

Added by Norman Silverman on January 9, 2019 at 4:23pm — 2 Comments

Brighter Headlights. What to install that won't draw too much current.

My car still has its "T-3"headlamps and they shed poor, yellow-tinted light. I'd like to replace them with something that most folks on this web site use, that would shed good light and don't heat up the wiring with too many amps. 

Survey says?

Norm

Added by Norman Silverman on December 15, 2018 at 9:07pm — 11 Comments

Although the radiator was not leaking, nor was the car running hot, I tool out the radiator today to have it boiled out and rodded out. Then I changed the oil and filter (filter is very easy to reach…

Although the radiator was not leaking, nor was the car running hot, I tool out the radiator today to have it boiled out and rodded out. Then I changed the oil and filter (filter is very easy to reach with the radiator out), then the thermostat got changed. 

I'll have the radiator back from the shop on Monday, and will reinstall it then. 

Still having…

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Added by Norman Silverman on December 8, 2018 at 9:29pm — 6 Comments

Trunk Light Socket Very Strange?

I went to replace the bulb in the trunk light socket and was met by something I had never seen before: the socket appears to be made in two thicknesses. First a wide one with appropriate cut outs on the side where the bulb nipples fit in, then a long slender shaft (with a cardboard tubular insert) down to the positive contact. I've never seen anything like this. Only thing I can figure is that it is designed to have a metal rod inside the cardboard shaft that…

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Added by Norman Silverman on December 4, 2018 at 10:14pm — 2 Comments

Comfortron Power Module Reinstalled; BLOWER BLOCKAGE FOUND!!

I got the rebuilt Power module back from the rebuilder and reinstalled it.

It's been a while since i posted on this topic so I will remind those reading that the main problem I have been chasing is that i can't get air out of the AC or the heater ducts-even though the heat/ac vacuum solenoid is working. Today, I found out why.

I installed the newly rebuilt Module but it…

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Added by Norman Silverman on December 4, 2018 at 12:51am — 2 Comments

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Heater Control Valve

Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy 2 hours ago. 0 Replies

Looking for a heater control valve 9.795 for my 1964 Deville.  ThanksContinue

Burning Rubber

Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt yesterday. 7 Replies

Out of curiosity,, is the 63 64 engine capable of burning rubber off of a stop light?   Not a hold the brake and rev up and release, but from a stop, to burn rubber power?I know mine wont because i…Continue

Gas gauge only reads half when full

Started by Kenneth Barton in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Wednesday. 1 Reply

Hi everyone, I installed a new gas tank sender in my 63 after bench testing it and confirming ohm range on the bench.However after installing and filling it up, it only reads half full after filling…Continue

64 Brakes

Started by Jeff Donaldson in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Feb 16. 1 Reply

Hi,It's time to do a brake job on my Fleetwood. When I imported my car from the US to Canada I had to have my car safety inspected before I could license it in the Privince of BC. After 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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