"Yes, use Grade 8 bolts, lock washers and Nuts. Lowes and Home Depot usually have a good supply on their fastener aisle. Ace hardware should also have them. I of course have about every length and size imaginable both new and replated. With a…"
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Houston we have a problem!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Monday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and…Continue
Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal Jul 25. 2 Replies 0 Likes
So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out…Continue
Bleeding brakes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard Jul 17. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue
Rear suspension project
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 26. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have started my rear suspension project with the intent to replace bushings on the control links and yoke, shocks, coils and spherical joint. I have the car on jack stands and the transaxle…Continue
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"Use grade 8 bolts with a lock washer and red loc tight."
"Hi Dave,
Sorry about the joint. Like you said, it looks like those bolts loosened and eventually broke under the strain. Maybe you can use brass bolts, washers, and nuts. Get the highest strength bolts you can…"
Houston we have a problem!
While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and driving every chance possible, I started to notice a clunking noise and difficulty keeping the car straight! Immediately took it back to the garage and climbed under it and noticed this! See picYikes! Either I didn’t tighten the nuts down enough or the bolts broke! So now its a new spherical joint…See More
"Dave. Glad you got your car working again. Thank you for the compliment and it’s actually experience more than anything else. "
"Dave,
Great work and Pat hit it on the nose!!! Glad to hear it worked out well!
Dennis DiBari"
Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
So I have been having problems with my brake lights. At first I thought it was both sides and turns out it is only the drivers side. Also, I thought the blinker worked and it didn’t and turned out that the back up light worked before I started this journey. I was trying to get the plug out from under the license plate and probably unknowingly partial removed it! Then on Sunday’s zoom meeting Pat recommended pulling the plug by the plate. Of course I zeroed in on the bulb and sweated over…See More
"The Motive brake bleeders seem to work pretty well. I haven't done it on my Cadillac yet but it worked pretty well on my other cars. You put brake fluid in the container and then pump up the pressure. An adapter fits over the master cylinder…"
"I find the 2 person method works best. I tried the vacuum pumps and they dont draw on the long lines to the rear very well."
"Hi Dave,
Albeit the vacuum pump is a method to use to bleed brakes, I find that the best way is to have a person in the vehicle assisting you - it's flawless. It is the best way to activate full pressure on the master…"
"I mean wheel cylinder not control valve!"
Bleeding brakes
I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger side but when I started the driver rear, no fluid came out when I opened the bleeder!When I took it apart there was fluid in the line. Now what should be done? Do I check the line from the splitter to the hose? Or is there another check before just replacing the control valve?See More
"Hi Dave,
Excellent work with the rear end so far. Big job to say the least. The idea of the wooden wheels is really unique and looks to be a great idea (necessity is mother of invention). That will take a lot of…"
"Got to spend a few hours continuing the rear suspension work with the info provided by Dennis and Jason! Removed the hard brake line flex line along with the “U” slider that releases the flex line. Easy Peasy! then started on the…"
"Not sure I follow the 1st part of questioning but the park brake has a clamp that attached to the back of the backing plate. I believe it is 1/2" hex head bolt. Once you remove that bolt you can slide it forward and disconnect from the…"
"Hi Dave,
When I rebuilt the brake system on my car, I loosened and removed the metal brake line with a quality line wrench and backed up the rubber hose not to strip. Then remove the horseshoe clip (tap it out/pull it out)…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 6239 body
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 34795
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
Dave Fehrle's Blog
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted 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?
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- At 7:03pm on August 16, 2023,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Dave, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website & Chapter. Look for a separate email welcoming you to our Chapter and information regarding our newsletters, zoom meet-ups. etc.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter.
Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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The $120,000 1963 Eldorado on Bring a Trailer
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Kurt 5 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I have got a flood of email, texts, about the 63 Eldo that recently bid up to $120,000 and thought I would share for those that have not seen it.Here is the link:…Continue
Fuel Supply System - Check Points Beyond the Fuel Pump
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 7 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Incredibly, in 3 days I have had 3 people ask about replacing their fuel pump or even adding an electric fuel pump because there carb is not getting gas. It has gotten to the point I have copied and…Continue
Front grill
Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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
Houston we have a problem!
Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Monday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
While enjoying the fruits of my labor on all new rear suspension and…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
Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew 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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