"Could be the mode doors. If they are not opening & closing as they should, the air will come out everywhere instead of just AC vents, or heater or defrost. Pull the glove box liner & run the the system with the engine running (needs vacuum…"
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Shops that work on old cars...or the lack thereof
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Jul 31, 2022. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Occasionally discussions come up on this forum about trouble finding shops that will work on old cars. This video is from a shop owner who loves old cars but he very succinctly states why he will no…Continue
Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Jul 1. 25 Replies 4 Likes
Many owners have reported oil leaks at the rear main seal even after replacing the seal, myself included. Recently Tony Lentini found a Serviceman bulletin published in February 1965 which details a…Continue
Body By Fisher: More Than A Carriage On A Doorsill
Started Sep 1, 2020 0 Replies 1 Like
Here's a great article which includes 3 videos about Fisher Body. Cadillac is well represented throughout.…Continue
The often misunderstood 1963 Cadillac right front ashtray
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 12, 2020. 10 Replies 1 Like
I did a little tutorial on the 63 right front ashtray.I saw in Jason's latest video where he mentions this as a bad design. From my experience, it's not a bad mechanical design but rather it's not an…Continue
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1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
"Kurt,
You have the best videos!! Love this and your car!
Dennis DiBari, NY"
1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
"The friend that shot this back in June is now uploading his videos to YouTube"
1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Top Notch Hot Rod Night Hutto TXhttps://youtu.be/IOtpxI0JKKg?si=kJiWcl8o-8D7GZ4v
"Is this a California emissions thing? I don't remember ever seeing this on a 63. https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_2324-2-80386-scaled.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536"
"Thanks for this timely post. I forgot about the black wooden block that used to be in my trunk. Not sure where it is now. I recently finished a fence project & had a 6" scrap of 4X4 left over so I just made another with the dimensions you…"
"Pat,
Good luck with the bearings and seal. I hope you get resolve with this and let me know if you can!
Dennis DiBari"
"Matt and Dennis. Thanks for all the help and information on the rear seals. I think I have enough information to tak it from here. "
"Hi Matti,
Thanks for responding and I hope Pat Westphal sees your posting about the bearing! All the best to you!
Dennis DiBari"
"Hi
It is necessary to check if the crank is worn so much that the gap between crank and bearing is too big. You can measure that with Plastigauge but yes, that requires opening the motor. If engine is worn, you need to use non-std size main…"
"Hi Pat,
On the website, it is the Frame Bearing Kit that has the double slotted bearing. However, as you said, there appears FIVE different sets to order. It seems that without the right crank diameter, you would not…"
"Hi Pat,
I did not realize they wanted the crankshaft diameter, as it is the 429 CI engine - thought it would be a standard set of bearings for our engine. I went to the website again, BUT could not find the double slotted…"
"OK Dennis I found the website but the site tells me to measure the crankshaft diameter to determine which bearings to get. So do I have to take the engine apart before I can even order the bearings? Any suggestions would be…"
"got mine from there, too. Since this modification it's not 100% seal but WAY better than before. Worth doing it. Just about one drop still hanging around ;)"
"Hi Pat,
This is Dennis DiBari. Google TA Motor AB and the site (from Sweden) should come up. It has an English translation on top and it references Matti's exact set of bearings. Good luck and let me…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Coupe deVille
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- Yes
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:47am on April 17, 2020,
Kenneth M Karrer said…
Kurt,
Yes, I was really bummed about the GN cancellation. I was looking forward to getting together with the usual folks and the 63-64 guys and taking the 63 and my 32 to show. The annual Keels and Wheels Concours was also postponed from May until October. My 1932 All Weather Phaeton was invited to that one. I've attached a couple of pictures of both cars. The 63 has only 34k miles and would have been entered in the Primary and Preservation Classes. The 63 is triple green (basildon). Hope to see you soon.
Take care,
Ken Karrer
CenTex CLC Reg. Dir.32atRollingSculpturefront.jpegJackie63Cad..JPG
- At 7:51am on November 12, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Your page looks fantastic. The Caddy looks really nice up top
- At 5:53pm on August 10, 2012,
- Hi Kurt,
Good to see you on the new site.
Jason
Kurt's Blog
Upgrades for the Coupe de Ville
Posted on December 24, 2021 at 6:00pm 3 Comments 1 Like
At long last I finally have power vent windows! I started collecting the parts 3 years ago. The one thing I could not find until recently is the 6 button driver's switch. Jason finally pulled one in and was more than generous with pricing. Thanks Jason! Installing the vent window motors was the easiest part of the project but many other tasks were spawned by this project.
- There is a hole in the door panels where the window crank was. I considered putting a hub cap emblem there…
Dustless blaster
Posted on October 30, 2018 at 12:23am 0 Comments 1 Like
Here's something cool I stumbled across on Youtube. Pretty cool. It's like a power washer with sand.
Food Cruise
Posted on January 28, 2015 at 1:39am 1 Comment 0 Likes
A group of my car buddies & I go on a monthly food cruise, sometimes breakfast, lunch or dinner. Last Saturday we took a 40 mile cruise down country roads from Austin TX to Salado TX. We went to a shop there called City Garage that specializes in Lincolns & had lunch afterwards at a good burger joint in Salado. We've been lucky this winter with beautiful weather for the most part with just a few cold rainy days in between. Here's a little video I put together from the cruise. It's a…
ContinuePics from Cadillac show yesterday
Posted on May 12, 2013 at 11:51am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our local CLC chapter had their annual show at Covert Cadillac in Austin TX yesterday.
There is an interesting story on the 61 limo. A man wanted to purchase a car for some nuns. They reluctantly agreed but insisted that it be bare bones with no radio or air conditioning. When the 61 series 75 showed up of course even without a radio or a/c it was way too ostentatious. The nuns tried to return it to the dealer but they said they could not sell it because it didn't have a/c. So most…
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Wanted - running 429
Started by Joel A Campos in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Looking for a running 429 doesn't have to be perfect but must have had the THM trans behind it.Thanks,JoelContinue
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter November 2025 Newsletter Posted
Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have just completed and posted the November 2025, 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Newsletter to our…Continue
1963/64 Cadillac Starting - Cranking System Basics
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 16 Replies 1 Like
I have had this info written up for some time and meant to post so here it is. I will link to this from our Help Page:1963/64 Cadillac Starting - Cranking System Basics Wiring You have a positive…Continue
Happy Birthday to Chapter Member Ted Mandalakis
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Sunday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am putting the final touches on the next newsletter which feature Ted Mandalakis and his splendid 1964 de Ville Convertible and just have to share this picture of Ted and the Caddy on his birthday!…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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November 23, 2025 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up
November 23, 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Zoom
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