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correct size of vacuum hose turbo hydramatic

I'm pretty sure anybody here knows the correct size of inner diameter of the rubber vacuum hose from the metal vacuum line to the vacuum modulator assembly? Mine is the original one, too old and does have several cracks now. Now the gear is not shifting anymore or let's say at too high rpm.

I don't have my car around me currently. So unfortunately I can't have a look by myself! :(

Added by Christian Doerk on November 2, 2014 at 5:19pm — 1 Comment

Looking for a light blue (color code 33) 64' dash

A friend is looking for a new dash in good condition for his 1964 Series 62. His has several cracks and tears. It should be in the light blue color (code 33) if possible.

Added by Christian Doerk on February 21, 2014 at 4:20pm — 1 Comment

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

Where to get some new vacuum tubes?

Some of my vacuum tubes are getting old and a bit brittle. Where can I get some new with the correct color-lines? Any tips?

Added by Christian Doerk on May 16, 2013 at 9:01am — 4 Comments

Speedometer

My speedometer shows about 70 mls per hour when I drive 60. I checked it several times with my GPS. My Fleetwood does have a perfect working cruise control. Could it be the issue?
Is it possible to adjust the speedometer?

Added by Christian Doerk on May 8, 2013 at 3:45pm — 14 Comments

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VAPOR LOCK?

Started by Joel A Campos in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi All, I finished my 429 transplant (Still a 429) last fall and cannot get the car to run correctly. The carburetor, a stock Rochester 4gc was fully dismantled and cleaned and put back…Continue

64 trunk locks for sale.

Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I have 64 trunk locks for sale. A complete one, and a few with missing crests.All with the keys included. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com to inquire about getting one. Continue

Vendor to refurbish my electrical antenna

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Remco Waller Apr 13. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I own a 1964 Eldorado and the electrical antenna is no longer working smoothly and get sometimes stuck so like to refurbish it; who can help with a good vendor to do this.Remco WallerContinue

How to keep my soft top in good condition?

Started by Remco Waller in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Marty Smith Apr 13. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi, I own a 1964 Eldorado convertible since last August and would love to get some input what the best way is to keep my soft top in good conditions.Which materials to use to clean / preserve 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?