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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 40+ 63/64's over the past 18 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 engine…
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Added by Jason Edge on August 9, 2012 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

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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Added by Jason Edge on August 9, 2012 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

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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Added by Jason Edge on August 9, 2012 at 10:30am — 7 Comments

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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Added by Jason Edge on August 8, 2012 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

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Cadmium Plated Cadillac Bolts - More Used that You Can Shake a Dip Stick At!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 9 hours ago. 0 Replies

I have now had just under 3,500 lb of Cadillac fasteners gold cadmium plated, one thing I don't run out of or have to run down to the hardware store are nuts and bolts.  I just replaced my 20+ year…Continue

Radiator Re-core PLEASE HELP

Started by Scott Santora in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 4 Replies

I could use some confirmation. I sent out my radiator for my 63 De Ville to get re-cored. Several weeks later, when I went to pick it up from the service vendor, I noticed a large amount of green…Continue

Trivia #29 - What Movie Is this?

Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Cees de Bunje yesterday. 13 Replies

It has been a while since we did some trivia and I was watching a movie last night and saw this 1964 Coupe de Ville that briefly makes an appearance.   The Trivia Question is: What Movie Is this?…Continue

1964 Floor braces rot

Started by Todd Fox in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Todd Fox on Wednesday. 2 Replies

Has anybody in here found a good supplier of replacement floor braces for the 64 convertibles. Continue

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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

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

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

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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