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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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Hesitation on starting after driving

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 23 Replies

I have noticed that after I drive for 5-10 miles or more and then shut off the car, it hesitates when I go to start? Anyone experience this before and if so, what was the fix?Continue

Parts Car # 60 is History!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

Here is my last view of a parts car when I have them stripped and taken to the local metal yard TT&E.Last night I removed the rear end assembly and other odds and ends under the rear of Parts Car…Continue

Trans Pan Seal Replacement

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 9 Replies

Since I purchased my 64 Fleetwood nearly a year ago, its had a transmission leak that has gradually gotten worse. Not to mention the intermittent no shift to third issue I have been struggling to…Continue

This Old House Season 46 Episode 1 Premier with 1964 de Ville Convertible

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Sunday. 2 Replies

I was renewing my This Old House Insider subscription which gives me full access to every episode back to Season 1, Episode 1 in 1979, and noted a 1964 convertible for the promo picture for the…Continue

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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!

accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

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