Doug Meloan's Blog (12)

Schizophrenic headlights

Recently my headlights have been flickering from high beam to low beam in rapid succession, but only periodically.  Also sometimes when I try to turn on brights they won't come on, and then suddenly they may come on and then flick back off, or may stay on.  Autronic Eye is turned off but need some thoughts on what may be causing this.  Bad floor switch?  Short in system?  Doesnt seem to act up until I try to turn on brights, then it is anyone guess what will happen.

Added by Doug Meloan on September 15, 2015 at 12:16am — 4 Comments

AC Delco Spark Plugs

Needing to know factory correct spark plug for 1963 Cadillac.  I assume it is either the AC-44 or AC-45 spark plug with the green rings but can someone let me know if this is correct and if so which one?  Thanks, Doug

Added by Doug Meloan on April 27, 2015 at 5:43pm — 6 Comments

Issue with one back up light

Seems like my 63' is going to test my patience this month. I get one problem solved and another shows up.  Recently I noticed I was not getting any back up lights to come on. With good advice from several of you on this blog forum figured out it was the NSS. Replaced NSS and that seemed to solve the problem, except only one back up light comes on.  Checked the wiring, cleaned the connections, all other lights working correctly, have power to light green wire that connects to back up bulb …

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Added by Doug Meloan on January 25, 2015 at 9:19pm — 5 Comments

No back up lights

My back up lights have recently quit working.  I thought perhaps the NSS was the issue so I took it off and inspected it and don't see any broken parts.  I jumpered the pink/black stripe wire to the light green wire to see if they would come on and still no back up lights. (yes, I turned key to on position) Bulbs are fine, fuse is fine.  Any thoughts where to check next?  Thanks, Doug

Added by Doug Meloan on January 18, 2015 at 12:43am — 3 Comments

Power Window Problem

Need some expert advice.  A few days ago I lost all power window operation.  Upon further investigation I found that the red power wire was severed…

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Added by Doug Meloan on April 27, 2014 at 7:26pm — 12 Comments

Rechromed Parts Photos

001.JPG002.JPGMany of you asked that I send photos of the parts I was having rechromed when I got them back. Well they arrived today so here are two photos.  (Headlight Bezels, Tail Fin Housings and License Plate Light Housings)  Performance Plating in Olathe, Kansas once again…

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Added by Doug Meloan on January 22, 2014 at 1:41am — 1 Comment

Retaining Clips needed

012.JPGI am putting on a new hood to cowl seal on my 63' and there are three missing clips. I was wondering if anyone has any of these that they would be interested in selling to me.  I have attached a photo of the clip I am talking about.  You can email me at dejdmeloan@Hotmail.com.    Thanks, Doug

Added by Doug Meloan on January 17, 2014 at 1:52am — 2 Comments

Steering Wheel Restoration

Decided to go ahead with having the steering wheel on my 63' Coupe restored by Quality Restorations. I am attaching the before photos and when I get it back will post restored photos so the club can see the final product.  Hope it comes out as good as they…

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Added by Doug Meloan on January 6, 2014 at 12:14am — 5 Comments

63 Tail Fin Assembly Gaskets

I removed the tailfin lamp assemblies on my 63 (was not easy getting that top bolt out in the tip of the fin) to have them re-chromed.  The rubber gaskets  where the plastic lenses snug up against are not bad and could be reused but the gaskets where the chrome housing meets the body are in poor condition and I was wondering if anyone knew of a supplier for these.  If not has anyone had any luck trying to re-produce them? Any advice would be most welcome.  Thanks.

Added by Doug Meloan on November 23, 2013 at 5:54pm — 1 Comment

1963 Birthday Gift

We celebrated our 1963 Coupe Deville's 50th birthday by purchasing a 2013 DTX. 1963 was purchased in July 1963, 2013 in July 2013. Exactly 50 years difference to the month.  Previous photos I posted are of the two cars together. 

Added by Doug Meloan on July 14, 2013 at 7:13pm — 1 Comment

Cigar lighter situation

I am trying to get all of the cigarette lighters working in my 63 Coupe deVille.  The only two that don't work is the front drivers side and the back drivers side.  They are both missing the entire assemblies.  I have found the assemblies for the front tray and have wired it. The problem I have with it is that the former owner cut the wires in the dash when he removed the lighter assembly so all I have left are the three wire stubs. The wire assembly from the ashtray has a three prong male…

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Added by Doug Meloan on April 11, 2013 at 11:49pm — 1 Comment

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Brake Booster not enough compression

Started by Rick Yasenchack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Rick Yasenchack 3 hours ago. 4 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

For sale; Hydra Matic transmission

Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion 23 hours ago. 0 Replies

Known good Hydra Matic transmission for a 63 64 Cadi.Came out of my driving 63 coupe. I went the LS route.Resealed the pan, speedo drive, front and rear seals.Comes with a new rear…Continue

Houston we have a problem!

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Thursday. 5 Replies

While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and…Continue

Commercial Chassis Dual Battery Tray Questions

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

I'm looking for some info and hopefully some pictures on the commercial chassis dual battery setup.  Is the second battery tray (driver side) , the same as the passenger side or is it mirrored?  I'm…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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