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1964 Series 60 Special, No Heat, BRRRRR!

Hi all and Happy Thanksgiving.

Driving the Big Blue Girl the other day and noticed I am not getting any heat. Took the heater control valve out and got a little movement out of it when applying vacuum. Seemed a little corroded but not bad. With the hand held vacuum pump, {self bleeder}, I was blowing through the unit and it did open and close.

I put it back in and noticed not much to no vacuum coming from the red vacuum line to the top of the diaphragm whether on 65 or…

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Added by Louis J. DeMatteo on November 24, 2013 at 2:52pm — 4 Comments

63 Tail Fin Assembly Gaskets

I removed the tailfin lamp assemblies on my 63 (was not easy getting that top bolt out in the tip of the fin) to have them re-chromed.  The rubber gaskets  where the plastic lenses snug up against are not bad and could be reused but the gaskets where the chrome housing meets the body are in poor condition and I was wondering if anyone knew of a supplier for these.  If not has anyone had any luck trying to re-produce them? Any advice would be most welcome.  Thanks.

Added by Doug Meloan on November 23, 2013 at 5:54pm — 1 Comment

Welcome Newest 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member Chris Ratterree from Idaho

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Added by Jason Edge on November 23, 2013 at 10:25am — No Comments

Cool Personal Pages here on the 63/64 Site!

Just bumped up the info about customizing your Personal Pages here on our 63/64 Cadillac Network Website. 

I'll add "cool pages" as I find them but will start with mine and Chris Codd's pages and add more later. Check out these and let us know if you have customized your page:

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Added by Jason Edge on November 22, 2013 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments

'63 Cadillac battery cables

Hello everyone,

Want to check my understanding of the battery cable hook up for my '63 Cadillac.

I have the negative cable connected to the negative post... then bolts to the frame just below the battery.

The positive cable connects to the pos post and then to the starter connection.     Also the felt washers are to be soaked in oil before installation onto the bat posts per the shop manual... anyone do this anymore?

Gary

Added by Gary Powers on November 18, 2013 at 2:51pm — 3 Comments

Welcome Newest 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member Gary Marcus from New York

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Added by Jason Edge on November 17, 2013 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Heading out to Carolina Collector Auto Fest

Will be heading out to the last car show of the year at the Carolina Collector Auto Fest at the NC State Fairgrounds & Historic Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC in about an hour.  I've been full blast getting my interior out and some problem areas addressed for the past 2 or 3 weeks and looking forward to driving and enjoying the car again. I really doubted I could have it ready in time for the car show and meetup with our Eastern North Carolina CLC Region members, but got er done just in…

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Added by Jason Edge on November 16, 2013 at 6:48am — No Comments

Order your CLC Museum & Research Center 2014 Calendar Now!

Just received this update on the 2014 CLC MRC Calendars.  I believe my 64 Coupe DeVille will be one of the featured cars this year.

You can access the order form as a PDF file by CLICKING HERE.

 

The 2014 CLC Museum & Research Calendars are scheduled to be…

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Added by Jason Edge on November 14, 2013 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Welcome Newest 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Member Paul George from Indiana

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Added by Jason Edge on November 12, 2013 at 8:56pm — No Comments

Running Rough

I recently completed a complete engine rebuild on my 64 CDV.  I have a continuing problem (both before and after the rebuild).  When I am stuck in traffic and the car begins to run real hot, but not overheated,  the car runs very rough and will stall out unless you are able to make it out to open road in which it will sputter a bit, but begin to run perfectly once the operating temp drop down a bit.  I have replaced the carb at a different time from the rebuild and it made no difference, the…

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Added by Kevin Robles on November 10, 2013 at 9:09am — 1 Comment

Nov 3, 2013 - 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs On Ebay

Current crop of listings my search pulls up on eBay.…

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Added by Jason Edge on November 3, 2013 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Decklid Torque Rods

Guys- need new decklid torque rods for my 63 - 62 Coupe. Anyone have them? Thanks Bob

 

Added by Bob Pohl on November 1, 2013 at 3:43pm — 2 Comments

Some Cool Old Service Stations

These get passed around the web and email all the time but fun to look at. I think there are some at this site I have not seen.

Check it out by clicking on http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html

 

Added by Jason Edge on October 29, 2013 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Over 900 Website Members Now -----> WOW!

A Big Hearty Welcome to all of our New (and Old) member. Feel free to post a message (sign in, click Messages, click +Add) and tell us about yourself and post pictures of your Caddy.

Also be sure and join the Cadillac LaSalle Club and our Chapter if you have not already done so by clicking…

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Added by Jason Edge on October 28, 2013 at 5:33pm — No Comments

Jason Coupe DeVille Resto: Interior Pieces Out for Some Upholstery Work and Painting

Two interior issues being addressed on my 64 CDV:

While I was off work this week I removed the bench seat to have new fabric sewn on the back bottom of seat, and to fix a missing button and add some new padding.  Along with the seat, I also took the arm rests that need to be redyed and some cracking on my left driver side arm rest. I also might see about dying that gear shift lever cap sandalwood.

For the paint shop, I removed all the items that unbolt from the dash including…

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Added by Jason Edge on October 27, 2013 at 2:00pm — 24 Comments

Oct 23, 2013 - 1963 & 1964 Cadillac Ebay Listings

For some reason my emails with new 63's and 64's on ebay don't seem to be coming thru.  Might have to periodically list them the old school way. Here is what is currently listed:…

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Added by Jason Edge on October 23, 2013 at 12:10pm — No Comments

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Christmas 2024 with the 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 3 Replies

A little late posting, but figured some may enjoy seeing it post holiday to keep the winter blues away!My wife, Annie, and I had a great time with the Fleetwood before the salt hit the roads here in…Continue

Anyone Ever Hear of or Use Gary's Steering Wheels

Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Chris Codd on Tuesday. 3 Replies

Scanning thru the Feb issues of Hemmings I found a listing for Gary's Steering Wheels. I didn't think I had heard of them but looked on our …Continue

Dino Diaries - Nov 19, 2024: Install Cad Plated Fender Skirt Brackets

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jan 17. 6 Replies

Now that I am past the radiator project (and a couple of house projects), I can pick away at the my 64 Coupe de Ville Dino a bit.  Today I installed the left driver side cad plated fender skirt…Continue

Dino Diaries - All Jacked Up For Christmas!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb Jan 16. 4 Replies

I have very limited space in my 3 bay garage with the left and right bay used for storage and work tables, etc leaving the narrow center aisle for my 1964 Coupe de Ville Dino. Six years ago I bought…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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