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AC compressor ground wiring

Hey guys,

hope you can help me one more.

I'm wondering how the correct wiring of the AC-compressor ground should be. If you do it like in the original shop manual on page 13-45 (Fig. 13-32, marked red), the compressor does not have any contact to…

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Added by Christian Doerk on February 18, 2014 at 6:24am — 4 Comments

Engine Painting Tips

In the Nov/Dec 2012 Newsletter, I included an 'Engine Painting Tips' article from my experience over the years and thought I would save as a separate document to reference from the website.…

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Added by Jason Edge on January 3, 2013 at 7:00pm — 4 Comments

Original Engine & Engine Colors - Color Chart Updated Feb 26, 2026

In the Nov/Dec 2012 Newsletter, I included an updated list of original engine part colors that I had put together from my experience over the years and…

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Added by Jason Edge on December 31, 2012 at 11:00pm — 3 Comments

Engine and Engine Component Weight

390 & 429 Engine and Engine Weight Specs

These are approximations.

core block - 170lb

crank 65 lb

connecting rods and pistons 28 lb

camshaft 9 lb

timing gear and chain 4 lb

oil pan (some don't consider this or the valley pan cover as part of the short block...but will add it here)

SHORT BLOCK TOTAL --> 285 lb

cylinder heads 52…

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Added by Jason Edge on August 15, 2012 at 10:02am — No Comments

1963 & 1964 Engine and Transmission Facts

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Added by Jason Edge on August 14, 2012 at 1:30pm — 13 Comments

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Frost plugs

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 14 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not…Continue

Coolant leak above Passenger Feet

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jacob Simmons May 14. 13 Replies 0 Likes

As is with my luck with this car (I still love it to pieces, just needs some TLC from neglect and not being driven) I’ve developed another issue. A small coolant leak has started from the Passenger…Continue

front brake wheel cylinders

Started by Bill Wolf in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 12. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I am trying to replace the front wheel cylinders on my 63 SDV and can't figure out how to get a wrench on the bolts holding them on. Does the backing plate have to come off and if so, how? Thank you…Continue

For Sale - Fresh Chrome 1963 Series 62 Conv/CDV/Eldorado door panel chrome bezels

Started by Anthony Vanacore in For Sale. Last reply by Anthony Vanacore May 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello,My father and I are restoring our 63 series 62 conv, we had the chrome bezels for the window/seat switches rechromed. During this process we also installed factory power door locks to 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 0 Likes

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 0 Likes

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New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

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 1 Like

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?