Scott Santora
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engine compartment color

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Santora Oct 5. 6 Replies

 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. 6 Replies

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

Tags: pump, leaks, water, seal, front

Water crossover at water pump, leak at O-Ring

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Sep 27. 7 Replies

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. 9 Replies

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 Santora replied to Norman Silverman's discussion Do HUBS have to be removed from front drums for turning?
"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…"
Oct 26
Matti Roth liked Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
Oct 19
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
"Scott,      As Jason said, the engine looks great.  It must run great as well! Dennis DiBari"
Oct 18
Jason Edge replied to Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
"That is fantastic news ...and the engine is looking great!"
Oct 18
Michael Vogler replied to Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
"Congratulations! Enjoy the ride. Mike"
Oct 18
Scott Santora replied to Scott Santora's discussion engine compartment color
"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…"
Oct 5
Jason Edge replied to Scott Santora's discussion engine compartment color
"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…"
Oct 5
Scott Santora replied to Scott Santora's discussion engine compartment color
"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…"
Oct 5
Jason Edge replied to Scott Santora's discussion engine compartment color
"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…"
Oct 4
Scott Santora replied to Scott Santora's discussion engine compartment color
"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…"
Oct 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Scott Santora's discussion engine compartment color
"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…"
Oct 1
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Oct 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
"Scott,      Great news and no leaks!  When the sun comes out after Helena, top down and another spin! Dennis DiBari"
Oct 1
Scott Santora replied to Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
" 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,…"
Sep 30
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Scott Santora's discussion My Car is ON THE ROAD!!
"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…"
Sep 30
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Scott Santora's discussion Water crossover at water pump, leak at O-Ring
"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…"
Sep 27

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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1963 De Ville Convertible
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35213
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
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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, Jason Edge said…

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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Dino Radiator Leak - Time to Recore!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 15 hours ago. 23 Replies

I had brought up the topic of radiator leaks as a discussion topic for our Chapter Zoom meet-up this past Sunday and thought I would share on our website for everyone and probably do a more formal…Continue

Help with missing bolts

Started by Phil in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Phil on Saturday. 2 Replies

Hi y'all....Hoping to get some help here. I've checked my reference material and can't seem to find this info.My 63 convertible, non tilt steering column is missing the firewall bolts on the lower…Continue

1964 Cadillac wagon by Victor Body Works

Started by john w. warner in For Sale. Last reply by Chris Codd on Friday. 1 Reply

Its on Hemmings.Needs work!Continue

Hesitation on starting after driving

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 29. 25 Replies

I have noticed that after I drive for 5-10 miles or more and then shut off the car, it hesitates when I go to start? Anyone experience this before and if so, what was the fix?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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