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63 bendix brake unit

Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch Dec 13, 2023. 5 Replies

hello chapter members. I have reached a point where I am at a dead end with my brake troubles. we have a 63 coupe de ville, originally with a bendix unit which i replaced with a delco unit probably…Continue

63 coupe de ville for sale

Started Jul 12, 2015 0 Replies

1963 coupe de ville, all options except power side vent windows, 54000 mi. well preserved original. had to replace vinyl top, rechrome rear bumper.matador red metallic, white top, red leather…Continue

 

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Frank Murch replied to frank napkora's discussion 63 bendix brake unit
"Mr Murphy loves me and I can see he loves you too!  You fix the brakes and the heater core starts to leak - wow.  The heater core has a hose in and a hose out. A small length of pipe will let you unplug the heater core and plug the…"
Dec 13, 2023
frank napkora replied to frank napkora's discussion 63 bendix brake unit
"thank you frank, the 3rd time was a charm! first time sent unit to whitepost restoration, came  back looking well done only to have large nut at one port for brake line leak, sent  master back, kept booster , master came back fine only to…"
Dec 13, 2023
Frank Murch replied to frank napkora's discussion 63 bendix brake unit
"I am not sure this will help, but I had mine rebuilt at Karp’s Power Brakes, Jeff 909-985-0800. I THINK there are two rod links and I am guessing you might have a rod from one and a master from another. Jeff knows how to tell the…"
Dec 11, 2023
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63 bendix brake unit

hello chapter members. I have reached a point where I am at a dead end with my brake troubles. we have a 63 coupe de ville, originally with a bendix unit which i replaced with a delco unit probably 22 years ago. Then 2 years ago that went bad and i located a rebuildable bendix unit and sent it to white post restoration for a rebuild, finally installed it this past june only to find the master had a defective seal and resent it back for repair, got it back and put it. during the initial install…See More
Jul 30, 2023
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Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
1963 coupe de ville 6357
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18605
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At 11:10am on June 12, 2015, Jason Edge said…

Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. 

It's great to have another CLC 63/64 Cadillac Chapter member joining us here on the website.

Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home.  The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs. 

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Steering slack/play

Started by Nile Bolen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Nile Bolen 40 minutes ago. 3 Replies

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue

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Front grill

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 2 hours ago. 9 Replies

Hi everyone im currently restoring my my front grill due to some previous clown painting it with silver frost paint and doing a dodgy job I would like to know what parts of the grill are anodised.it…Continue

Add cruise control/Aftermarket Cruise control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler 2 hours ago. 12 Replies

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

Uniroyal Tire Brown Discoloration

Started by Sonny Butler in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 2 hours ago. 0 Replies

Hi all,I'm glad I read Jason's recap of last nights Zoom call. I had the same problem with a set I bought for my 63 SDV. The white never got better than a pale yellow and would turn brown with in 5…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

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

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…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

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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