"When you have several items suddenly out I would always check a fuse. I saw this yesterday but was on the road and thought the Instruments & Back Up Light fuse might be the cause. If no fuse was blown and you just had/have lights dimming that…"
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64: BULB FINALLY INSTALLED BUT CLOCK, GAUGE LIGHT AND RADIO DO NOT ILLUMINATE
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jan 9. 14 Replies 0 Likes
HELLO ALLSo, after 4 hours work to remove and replace the bulb behind the "defrost" on the HVAC panel, the same bulbs that started me doing this are still out-even though I replaced all three of…Continue
ONE RELUCTANT DASH BULB-CANNOT GET TO IT-THE ONE ON THE HVAC CONTROL BEHIND THE WORD DEFROST.WHAT'S THE SECRET?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Jan 9. 4 Replies 0 Likes
HELLO ALLToday I opened up the dash on my 64. I took off both the top and the cover plate under the steering column. I did this because several of the LED bulbs I had previously installed had burned…Continue
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED TO ME ON THE WAY TO SELL MY 64: A KNOWLEDGEABLE COLLECTOR SOLD IT BACK TO ME!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jan 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello AllAs I am getting older and less able to tend to my 3 old cars, I decided to sell one of them. It turned out to be my 64 Caddy, so I advertised it locally. Several people showed up and…Continue
Do HUBS have to be removed from front drums for turning?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman Oct 28, 2024. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello AllI am going to get my front drums turned/machined but want to know if the hubs have to be separated from the drum before I bring them to the shop?ThanksNormContinue
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"Norm,
Necessity is the mother of invention - unequivocally!! Manipulation and perseverance is the key; just as you did! Excellent work.
Dennis DiBari"
"Dennis
Thank you for your encouragement and input
Norm"
"I finally did it! It took about four hours total.
I was unable to get a remote look with either a mirror or my TV probe: a combination of too little space and too litle dexterity. Plus it hurts to be upside down for that length of…"
"Norm,
GREAT WORK - they work now so you are good with this!!!!
Talk soon.
Dennis DiBari
Great conversations!"
"I put back the incandescent bulbs in gauge pack, clock and radio and all now work, but not as brightly as I'd like. I think I'm done chasing this.
Thanks
Norm"
"Norm,
Sounds right. Has to be in that circuit. The wiring is 60 years old and VERY delicate. I try not to touch too much in that area. Some good news for you with the regulator!
Dennis DiBari"
"Dennis
I put a battery condition meter on it and it registers a constant high. PLUS, this is happeing ONLY to the bulbs on the Gauge pack (1), the clock(1) and the radio(which will not illuminate). Something along the circuit may be shorted, but…"
"Norm,
When you put the voltmeter on the battery terminals with the engine running, what is the voltage reading? It should be approximately 14.4 volts. If it is not consistent, the regulator is not working…"
"It was a FUSE!! The Instrument-back up light fuse had blown, which caused the gauges to not operate and the generator light to remain on. Very odd.
HOWEVER, I have the same issue that started this all: the bulbs in the instrument gauge area…"
"Hi Norm,
I know that some of the members did make the switch to LED bulbs and they worked. Mine are still regular bulbs. Not sure what to tell you with the other gauges failing. Check if you disturbed any of the…"
"Update-and its not good.
After checking to make sure that the headlight switch was properly installed and the contacts clean (thanks, Russ), I removed the block that goes on to the back of the gauges, it has the illumination light and the…"
"Thanks, Dennis. I will make sure all connections are clean, although those that I have seen look brand new-but that's no guarantee.
Norm"
"Hi Norm,
A lot of times with electrical connectors on the older cars, the connection could be bad. I have used myriad times on my 64 Caddy the Electric Connector spray that I picked up at my parts store. I've…"
"Russ.
Now I know where to start.
In your experience, is it more likely to be a connection issue at the switch or an internal switch fault?
Thank you!
Norm"
"Power comes from the headlight switch. "
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Coupe De Ville
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 26799
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- yes
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Is there a separate Starter Relay, or does the Solenoid serve that purpose?
Posted on August 30, 2019 at 5:57pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Hello All.
I will be replacing the starter solenoid tomorrow (actually my mechanic will do the work, I'll just supervise). In checking the FSM electrical schematic and chapter verbiage, I don't see anything that looks like (or is referred to as) a starter Relay. It seems the Starter Solenoid serves the function and there's no separate relay. Right or Wrong?
If wrong, where…
ContinueStarter Solenoid replacement-how difficult? Where to buy?
Posted on August 20, 2019 at 8:24pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hello All.
I believe the starter solenoid has gone bad in my 64 DeVille. When I turn the key, often all I get is a click, then if I try a few times again the starter turns perfectly. All battery cables are on tight and the battery is good. So, I believe this problem is the solenoid. Where do I buy the right solenoid and is it necessary to remove the starter in order to swap it out? …
Continue64 Recirc/Fresh Air Door Actuator replaced; FROM THE INSIDE.
Posted on February 4, 2019 at 11:21pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am happy to report that I have successfully replaced the Fresh Air/Recirc door actuator that is located on the blower box-and have done so without having to remove the blower box. I did it by taking out the glove box and attacking it from the back. It took several days, LOTS of patience and some band-aids, but it is done. THE most difficult part -BY FAR- is to remove and then replace the screw that sits on the actuator arm, connecting it to the fresh…
ContinueSource for Motor mounts and Trans mounts 1964 SDV
Posted on January 9, 2019 at 4:23pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi.
Where is the best place to purchase good quality motor mounts/trans mounts for my 1964 SDV? I see that Rock Auto has them for $8 and change, and others for $24 and change. Big difference. Is there a better place to buy them from?
Thanks
Norm
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- At 4:47pm on August 27, 2012,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Norm,
Welcome to the new 63/64 Cadillac site.
Jason.
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They do exist!
Started by CHRIS CARLSON in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 7 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
An individual on Facebook was parting out a 1964 429 and transmission from a 70,000 MI sedan DeVille for an LS swap got lucky and scored this dent free oil cap before it hit the scrap iron pile with…Continue
Gear for power vent window
Started by James Barnes in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Kurt on Thursday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Im having a hard time locating the gear for the power vent window in my 64 Eldo. The existing one has 14 teeth and all I seem to be finding are ones with 17 teeth. Any suggestions?ThanksContinue
Rare Society of Automotive Engineers "The 1964 Cadillac Comfort Control" 1964 publication
Started by Jeff Tepper in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Sunday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
HI all,I found this publication on Ebay last year and bought it immediately. No one has told me that they have ever seen or heard of this publication.It was put out by the Society of Automotive…Continue
Check out Marlina & David Stone's 1964 Coupe de Ville in January Self-Starter
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Mack Jan 25. 2 Replies 0 Likes
We have another 63/64 Chapter Member spotlighted in the January 2025 Self-Starter. In the "Letters to the Editor" section on page 6, you will see the picture below of Marlina & David Stone's…Continue
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New 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…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle 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?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
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!
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February 16, 2024 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up
February 16, 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Zoom
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