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August 10, 2012 - New eBay items that match: Cadillac 1964, 1963

1964 CADILLAC DEVILLE CONVERTIBLE 429CU V8 NEW TOP LAST FINNED CADILLAC
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Removing Exhaust Manifolds

I have written on this subject over the years and will repeat my experience in parting out almost 60 63/64's over the past 25 years:
 
It is indeed much, much easier to remove the exhaust manifolds with the heads (or complete engine) removed from the car.  I have never successfully removed an exhaust manifold that has never been removed from an engine while it is still in the car and would never attempt it anyway knowing what I know now.  Assuming you have lifted the…
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Horns Used on 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs

1963 Horns

In 1963 there were two conch shell shaped horns roughly 5" diameter. One Hi Note and one Lo Note.  They were marked with the 'L' and 'H' inside the lip of the horn.  The standard 1963 Hi note horn was originally part # 900-0444, but was then replaced with the smaller 1964 style Hi Note horn # 900 0514 as stock was depleted.  The standard 1963 Lo note horn was originally part # 900-0429,…

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The Four Windshields Used in 1963 & 9164

There are 4 windshields used for 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs
  • 4 window sedans & convertibles  (body styles codes B-6339, D-6389, N-6239, F-6267, E-6367) 

     
  • 6 window sedans (body style codes K-6229, L-6329, M-6039)

     
  • 2 door hardtops (body style codes G-6257, J-6357)

     
  • 75 series and commercial chassis (body style codes R-6723, S-6733, Z-6890)

    **NOTE: this glass is the same for all 59-65 75 series and 59-64…
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Three Driveshafts used in 1963 & 1964

There are 3 driveshafts used in 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs.

Since the Hydramatic transmission was longer than the “new for 1964” Turbo Hydramatic transmission, the front section is shorter than the ones used on TH equipped cars.  This basically means that all regular body style 1963 Cadillacs, and the "62 series" 1964's came with the driveshaft…

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Non-Tilt to Tilt Steering Conversion

NON-TILT TO TILT Steering Column Conversion

(posted by Jason Edge, Updated Nov 14, 2005)

You will have to replace quite a few items to convert from non-tilt to tilt. The Tilt steering Column is a different diameter and requires tilt specific pieces from bottom to top. 

There are basically 16 main…

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Vinyl Top Availability

According to the Specification Manuals
 
In 1964: They were generally the cars that had the rear qtr and rear belt moldings that provided a natural break between the top and the body.  The included the Coupe DeVille (body code J, body style # 6357), 4 window Sedan DeVille (body code B, body style # 6339), Fleetwood 60 Special (body code M, body style # 6039), and the 75 series cars (body code R & S and Body style #'s 6723 &…
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August 9, 2012 - New eBay items that match: Cadillac 1964, 1963

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63 & 64 Front Bumper End Differences

The 63 and 64 from bumper end assemblies are similar in the way they bolt up and you can take the entire 6 pc 63 and replace with the6 pc 64 or vice-versa.
 
Here is the lowdown on the 63 & 64:
 
The 3 uppers are basically the same from 63 to 64. 
The upper left and upper right is exactly the same.  The upper center is the same except the tabs on the 63 upper center have holes for mounting the lower…
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Added by Jason Edge on August 8, 2012 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Body Plate - Decoded

Body Plate  

Located at top left of firewall in front of cowl

The body name plate includes Production Date, Paint Color, Top Color, Interior Trim Code, and accessory codes.…

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1963 & 1964 Cadillac Body Styles and VIN #'s

1963/1964 Body Styles



In 1963/1964 Cadillacs were broken in to 3 main body style series.

They…

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Rear suspension project

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon yesterday. 9 Replies

I’m starting the complete rear suspension update/upgrade-new springs and shocks,replacing spherical joint and bushings on yoke and control links! Just wondering if there are any tips to help with the…Continue

TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 4 Replies

I’m struggling with my TV rod adjustment. I’ve been trying to adjust it as per shop manual, but it’s still not OK. When cold, it shifts smoothly through all four gears, when hot, it hesitates (lots…Continue

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Vintage Promo Picture #3 - 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special in Royal Maroon

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies

Here is the 3rd picture in my collection of "Promo Pictures" - a 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special.  This 60 Special appears to be Royal Maroon, Paint Code 52.  Not sure exactly how these were used, but they…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 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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