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'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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Added by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am — 1 Comment

Car lift and jack stands

I mentioned during the 63/64 chapter zoom meeting on 3/21 that we had installed a car lift in our garage. Someone asked what kind and I didn't have the info at hand, so here is a link to it and also a link to some tall jack stands we use to add more stability to the car and an additional safety factor. There is something about getting underneath one of these cars that makes me a little nervous! …

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Added by Les Eastling on March 23, 2021 at 10:00am — 2 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

Seat belt restoration

Does anyone have any positive or negative references for seat belt restoration? I need to get belt webbing replaced and the mechanisms checked out for my '63 Eldorado.

Thanks,

Les Eastling

Added by Les Eastling on February 4, 2015 at 6:26pm — 1 Comment

1963 Eldoado interior

Well we (my son and I) have finally made it to the interior of our '63 Eldorado and thought we would find the original interior underneath the seat covers that had been installed, but instead we find an earlier reupholster job that is not done in the original design. So now we are seeking any advice, photos, etc. or information of any kind on the interior seats of a '63 Eldorado. Leads on interior shops that may be able to reupholster the seats would be great also!

Thanks for any help…

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Added by Les Eastling on February 28, 2014 at 10:43am — 2 Comments

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Windshield washer pump inoperative

Started by Wayne Morris in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Saturday. 14 Replies

I have spent a few hours trying to get pump to pump fluid. The lines are all clear, The pump Is working as it should when the washer button is pushed. I have a spare wiper motor assembly which I have…Continue

63 vs 64 Hood V Size Difference

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

The 64 hood V is considerably bigger than the 63 hood V, and one of the many things I have not done in dealing with these cars on the last 3 decades was to do a direct comparison. Someone asked about…Continue

Radio Models 1963 to 1968

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

I sometimes get asked what radios were used in 1963 and 1964 or verification of a radio model number, so I scanned the radio listing from a 1968 Master Parts Book that covers 63 to 68 which covers…Continue

64: BULB FINALLY INSTALLED BUT CLOCK, GAUGE LIGHT AND RADIO DO NOT ILLUMINATE

Started by Norman Silverman in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Thursday. 14 Replies

HELLO ALLSo, after 4 hours work to remove and replace the bulb behind the "defrost" on the HVAC panel, the same bulbs that started me doing this are still out-even though I replaced all three of…Continue

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on January 14, 2025 at 12:06am 0 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?

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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