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Spark Plug Heat Range

I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.

Here it is:

 

The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)  

The insulator…

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Added by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

I was working on my HVAC system this winter and during the process of taking the dash pad off these two parts fell out. Does anyone know what they are and where they go?

I was working on my HVAC system this winter and during the process of taking the dash pad off these two parts fell out. Does anyone know what they are and where they go?

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Added by Patrick Westphal on April 12, 2022 at 1:35pm — No Comments

New vehicle in the club

I was successful in getting a vehicle from the New York contact I talked about at the last club meeting. I am still trying to figure out how to post a picture of the vehicle that is tied with this comment so if you see a random picture of a black convertible in a yard, that's me haha.  …

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Added by Patrick Westphal on June 17, 2021 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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Cruise Control cutoff switch wiring

Started by Michael Vogler in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler yesterday. 7 Replies

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the cruise control cutoff switch?  (Or can someone draw the diagram?). My installation of the cruise control system is going well, though I am taking it slowly…Continue

Wanted - Armrests for a 63 Series 62 Coupe

Started by Jose Raul Ramirez in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 22. 1 Reply

The body shop lost my armrests! I need the driver's side and passenger side. The ISSUE is my 63 did not come with power windows It has manual crank windows so the armrests are not setup for switches.…Continue

Dino Diaries - August 19, 2025 - More Under Carriage Bling!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion Aug 19. 0 Replies

If you follow my Classic Cadillac Parts Page you have already seen this a couple days ago but thought I would share here as it continues the replacement of tired, crusty hardware on "Dino" with…Continue

Brake Booster not enough compression

Started by Rick Yasenchack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 17. 8 Replies

I bought my 63 2-door convertible 62 series a few years back, previous owner said a new brake booster was just installed and that was why brake pedal was a rock.  Did not know.Just had engine…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

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

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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