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   Has anyone had good luck with a replacement gas tank?  I need to replace my gas tank in my 64 CDV and as I look around I see advertised replacement tanks that will work, but the fine print states …

   Has anyone had good luck with a replacement gas tank?  I need to replace my gas tank in my 64 CDV and as I look around I see advertised replacement tanks that will work, but the fine print states that they are 4 gal less than the original tank.  Cadi's aren't known for their fuel economy.  Would like to find something with the same gallons.  Anyone have any experiences to share?  Thanks Kevin

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Added by Kevin Robles on July 29, 2015 at 11:19pm — 3 Comments

Dash replacement

Has anyone had any experience with refurbishing their dashboard.  while reviewing the vendors website that is listed on the 63/64 website, it seems like a long and expensive proposition.  Anyone  had and good luck with any Vendor out there that you might recommend.    Anyone got an idea on what I should be paying?  any advice would be welcome

Added by Kevin Robles on June 18, 2014 at 11:31pm — 2 Comments

I have a question.  My 64 CDV is down for a complete paint and interior redo.  When  I disassembled the interior I found 4 hard rubber blocks under the front seat attachment bolts.  Has anyone seen t…

I have a question.  My 64 CDV is down for a complete paint and interior redo.  When  I disassembled the interior I found 4 hard rubber blocks under the front seat attachment bolts.  Has anyone seen this before or did someone before me put these in to raise the height of the seat.  Secondly, I was wanting to install new headlamps that would give better lighting for nighttime driving.  Has anyone had experience installing the HID lighting in lieu of the standard sealbeams?  Any advice would be…

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Added by Kevin Robles on February 21, 2014 at 12:04am — No Comments

Running Rough

I recently completed a complete engine rebuild on my 64 CDV.  I have a continuing problem (both before and after the rebuild).  When I am stuck in traffic and the car begins to run real hot, but not overheated,  the car runs very rough and will stall out unless you are able to make it out to open road in which it will sputter a bit, but begin to run perfectly once the operating temp drop down a bit.  I have replaced the carb at a different time from the rebuild and it made no difference, the…

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Added by Kevin Robles on November 10, 2013 at 9:09am — 1 Comment

TIRES FOR SALE

I have 4 BF Goodrich 235/70R15 wide white Walls for sale.  The WW are about 3 inches wide.  The tires have less than 500 miles on them and are less than 6 months old.  I bought a 60 conv. and the tires were on the car when I bought them.  You can get the tire specs off of Coker website.  If anybody has an interest let me know.  Im in Tampa, but could ship them Fed-ex or UPS. 

Added by Kevin Robles on April 10, 2013 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Carpet

Can anyone advise me about my carpet.  I have a 64 CDV with midnight blue carpet.  It appears to be original and when I look at suppliers carpet kits they are a loop pile.  My appearently original carpet looks more like a plush type pile.  Can anyone tell me what the correct carpet should be, and any recommendations of a good suppier for carpet kits  Thanks Kevin in Tampa

Added by Kevin Robles on February 9, 2013 at 12:59pm — 3 Comments

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Headed to Birmingham Tomorrow!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 6 hours ago. 0 Replies

I have been quiet lately, and just wanted to jump in an chat a minute. I have back to back visits to potential CLC  Winter Board and Grand National Sites, not to mention I have been pushing to get…Continue

On Busy Day Yesterday!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 6 hours ago. 0 Replies

Very busy day working the parts cars yesterday, pulling engine and transmission out parts car #59, getting parts car #60 off the car hauler, then parts car back up on car hauler for final…Continue

Replacement 63 Radiator Recommendations

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth on Tuesday. 1 Reply

My 61 year old radiator sprung a leak (actually a few leaks). What are you guys using as replacements? Are you replacing with copper or aluminum? How many rows are you running in the radiator? How's…Continue

T-3 low beam headlight

Started by Jeff Donaldson in Wanted to Buy on Monday. 0 Replies

Hi,I need one T-3 low beam headlight if anyone has a spare they would like to sell.CheersJeffContinue

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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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