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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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Steering slack/play

Started by Nile Bolen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 11 hours ago. 4 Replies

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue

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Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 15 hours ago. 9 Replies

Hi everyone im currently restoring my my front grill due to some previous clown painting it with silver frost paint and doing a dodgy job I would like to know what parts of the grill are anodised.it…Continue

Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler 15 hours ago. 12 Replies

Late in the evenings, I wonder about things I will probably never do as I am not that crazy. However, I know someone out there has tried it or wanted it bad enough they have done it. My 64 Fltwd did…Continue

Uniroyal Tire Brown Discoloration

Started by Sonny Butler in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 16 hours ago. 0 Replies

Hi all,I'm glad I read Jason's recap of last nights Zoom call. I had the same problem with a set I bought for my 63 SDV. The white never got better than a pale yellow and would turn brown with in 5…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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