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Wheel alignment confusion

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Aug 6. 8 Replies

Hi there,after another long pause with health and family trouble I'm back on the roadwith my CdV.Had some work on front suspension and so needed realignment of the wheels.While camber and toe in is…Continue

Dragging to one side

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Oct 2, 2023. 9 Replies

Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue

Shock absorbers and bolts

Started Sep 19, 2023 0 Replies

Time again to change my shocks. No matter if Gabriel,  ACDelco whatever - don't last longer than 3 or 4 years.Problem is the rubber parts thats gliding out of the bottom.But now I have another…Continue

Brake drum stuck

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 14, 2023. 9 Replies

Hi there, after a long time struggling with other issues, health, job and family I'm back on the track, working ob my 63 CdV.Last week I put new brake shoes on front (Raybestos organic as mentioned…Continue

 

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Sammy replied to Logan Robb's discussion Trans Pan Seal Replacement
"Hope I can see the deformations...What grease to use? Maybe an example, make etc would help..."
Oct 8
Sammy replied to Logan Robb's discussion Trans Pan Seal Replacement
"Hi. doin' the same on my 63 CdV these days.What I'm not sure: using gasket maker (high temp silicone) on both sides on the new transmission pan seal or not?Read different opinions on that...Thanks for help.Sammy"
Oct 3
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Hi Jason, mine is at the end to achieve 0° - not possible to get it to 2°.Don't know why."
Aug 6
Jason Edge replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"So, I am assuming with the ability to "trick the modern machine" to measure Caster you did not have to adjust the caster to the end of the thread, and is somewhere in between either end. I remember looking at mine after you contacting me…"
Aug 6
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Got it. It was a simple, but strange problem.Looks like the new alignment platform computer systems shops are using today here in Germany can not measure in time when caster is adjusted not on top but  on the lower arm as on our…"
Aug 6
Jason Edge replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Even if holding the brake and locking the wheel from turning could hold the force of that large strut rod and lock nuts from moving the wheel forward or back as soon as you let off the brake the tire would move forward or back. Keep in mind the tire…"
Jun 27
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Condition is fine, I check this everytime I went for alignment in a shop.So I wonder: Did they make a mistake with the brake enganged and trying to adjust the caster while still sitting full weight on its wheels? To me it makes no sense to keep…"
Jun 27
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Thanks. As I wrote you, I got the manual and followed every step two times. "
Jun 27
Jason Edge replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Sammy, As noted in my messages to you, there are 2 top lock nuts to adjust Caster. One behind and one in front of the frame where the tie strut goes through. See picture below. If you just loosen the rear, rearward or the front forward nothing…"
Jun 26
Russ Austin replied to Sammy's discussion Wheel alignment confusion
"Not sure why they have the brake pedal pressed.  I would check on the condition of the upper control arm bushings.  "
Jun 26
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Wheel alignment confusion

Hi there,after another long pause with health and family trouble I'm back on the roadwith my CdV.Had some work on front suspension and so needed realignment of the wheels.While camber and toe in is nearly perfect the mechanics in shop can't get the caster right.(My old shop which was pretty good with those things closed last year.No matter how they turn the nut on the tie strut nothing happens.They did this with brake pedal engaged (fixed with a strut to hold it down pushed)and parking brake…See More
Jun 26
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January 14, 2023 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom

January 14, 2024 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, 4pm Pacific).  Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members.  If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64  Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
Jan 2
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sorry I didn't want to offend you in any way.Like I wrote I changed brake parts several times, even wheel bearings and all springs.Did a lot of adjustment, even taken the automatic adjuster out on the side it drags too. No success.But as…"
Oct 2, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Not temperature of the drums and shoes is the issue, braking fluid seems to be boiling when its heated up by exhaust.Yesterday I went to a shop for motorsport and they recommended some heat shield around brake line near exhaust manifold. Maybe…"
Oct 1, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Yes as I wrote I did all this, alignment several times, brake in new shoes etc etcIf the alignment wasn't correct it would drag to one side at any time, if cold or warmed up.But it brakes perfectly straight when brakes are cool and escpecially…"
Sep 30, 2023

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Too Cold to Do Much with Dino Right Now

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 13 hours ago. 0 Replies

North Carolina can be pleasant in the winter, with temps mild (60's/70's in the day and 40's and 50's at night); however, yesterday when I got up it was 20, and the has been in the mid 40's, Today it…Continue

What To Do With Those Damn Coil Springs?!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion 17 hours ago. 0 Replies

Coil Springs is one part I generally do not sale (who wants a tired used coil spring), but it is also one of those items I just can't let go up. I have painted them, stuck lights in them, put them…Continue

Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 1 Reply

To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue

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64 cadillac deville convertible interior

Started by Larry Rees in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 1 Reply

Hello everyone. I am trying to sort out a interior order that came to me with the wrong diamond pattern and no buttons. They are going to fix it but I would like to include some pictures of the…Continue

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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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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

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