"Just machined my drums Thursday. Like Russ said, you do not remove the hub. Whoever is turning the drums for you will have adaptors to chuck up the drum to the lathe. You do need to remove the seal and bearings. I would clean out the grease inside…"
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engine compartment color
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Santora Oct 5, 2024. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My car's paint code is 10, Ebony Black. Does anybody know if Eastwood's "Original Chassis Black Satin" is the correct engine compartment color? I only need to do some touch-up and at least for right…Continue
My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Oct 18, 2024. 6 Replies 1 Like
Momentous day today!!!! Brought my De Ville home today. I had my transmission rebuilt at a local transmission shop. Old soul working there that knows Hydramatic Transmissions. All the leaks repaired,…Continue
Water crossover at water pump, leak at O-Ring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 27, 2024. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My head is about to explode!!!! I would like to reopen the discussion of the issue of getting the water pump to crossover connection to seal at the O-Ring. This all started because of a "gasket" leak…Continue
Oil pan gasket and rear main seal
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Santora Sep 25, 2024. 9 Replies 0 Likes
So after some searching, I only found one discussion about replacing the rear main seal. That post was for a 64 DeVille, I have a 63. The post wasn't clear if the job could be done with the engine…Continue
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"Scott,
As Jason said, the engine looks great. It must run great as well!
Dennis DiBari"
"That is fantastic news ...and the engine is looking great!"
"Congratulations! Enjoy the ride. Mike"
"Thanks Jason,
My car was garaged it's entire life but obviously there is some fade in the paint. The plan is pull the engine next year to do the rear main seal/rear main cap mod, motor mounts, and to get painted so maybe i'll…"
"60+ Year old paint, exposed to various condition, over very wide range of use is going to very a LOT! I have pulled in parts cars with 40K miles always garaged kept, to cars with say 150K+ miles that look like they never saw a garage and the paint…"
"Jason,
Appreciate the info on what parts are painted which color, good info. My bigger question is this, right now, I only want to do some touch-up on the firewall, core support and inner fenders. Does anybody know which paint matches the…"
"In general in terms of engine back items painted black:
- Cowl/firewall, under hood and inner fenders will be satin black,
- Corner braces/brackets and radiator support, will be more of a semi gloss, a bit more sheen.
- Oil Filler cap, air filter…"
"Yeah, I bought some touch-up paint from paint scratch too. They don't have any listing, or at least I did not see any listing, for satin black. The only place I found the color type "satin black" was at Eastwood. Plenty of flat and…"
"Hi Scott,
I am not sure about the engine compartment - the right type of black to use. I got all of my touch up paint for my car from Paint Scratch.com. They have great body touch up paint. Maybe will have…"
"Scott,
Great news and no leaks! When the sun comes out after Helena, top down and another spin!
Dennis DiBari"
" Thanks Dennis. I'm pretty sure the coolant leaks are fixed. Like I wrote, I put about 50 miles on the car and a good chunk of that was highway. I kept an eye on the temperature gauge. When I got her home, nothing dripping, no funny odor,…"
"Hi Scott,
Congratulations!!! It is a great feeling and glad you got that rebuilt. Hopefully all the water leaks are good and happy driving. As an original owner, we both know the feeling of driving…"
"Scott,
You can only do so much on the Caddy. The two O rings is better and let everything set a while before starting. We all go through this; don't let it get you. Give update when you start it and good…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 De Ville Convertible
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 35213
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- no
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:29am on April 4, 2024,
Jason Edge said…
Good look on the restoration of your 63! Be sure to post to our Forums with any specific questions and check out the Parts & Service, and Help Pages. Both of these pages should help you on the restoration of your dad's Cadillac.
- At 6:40pm on April 2, 2024,
Hi Scott, Welcome to the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter & Website. Be sure to check out the site and tell us about your 63 Convertible. If you have some pictures to post that would be fantastic! Jason.
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Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler 4 hours ago. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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
Steven Schneefuss' 1963 and Larry Rees' 1964 Spotlighted on Website
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
If on a desktop or laptop, (or in desktop view mode on a mobile device) check out the header and you will see Steven Schneefuss' 1963 Coupe de Ville and Larry Rees' 1964 de Ville Convertible…Continue
Anyone Aware of a Raised Roof 75 Series?
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I received the email below and did not remember a raised roof 75 series but thought I would post here. Anyone know of or ever hear of this car?"I am a volunteer at Hillwood Museum and Gardens, the…Continue
Gump(Pat Westphal) you’re a gosh darn genius!
Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific 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
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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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