"I find the 2 person method works best. I tried the vacuum pumps and they dont draw on the long lines to the rear very well."
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"Hi Dave,
Albeit the vacuum pump is a method to use to bleed brakes, I find that the best way is to have a person in the vehicle assisting you - it's flawless. It is the best way to activate full pressure on the master…"
"I mean wheel cylinder not control valve!"
Bleeding brakes
I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger side but when I started the driver rear, no fluid came out when I opened the bleeder!When I took it apart there was fluid in the line. Now what should be done? Do I check the line from the splitter to the hose? Or is there another check before just replacing the control valve?See More
"Phil,
This is really some job you are doing. Don't know if I would have the mettle to tackle this job. Maybe you can fly to NY and do mine!!!!!! Thanks for the update. It looks new.
Dennis DiBari"
"Hi Dennis
I’ve finished removing the paint off the upper half of the grill what a task.just about to tackle the lower half "
"Hi Mack,
You are doing the right thing sending this to Chris Carlson!!!!!!
Dennis DiBari NY"
"Hey Chris
I just sent you email per Jason Edge regarding my distributor rebuild!
my vacuum advance is working yet distributor is not advancing so I believe that this is the culprit!"
"Did you have this problem prior to installing your Pertronics ? I work on distributors and have seen some of these point conversions cause problems. Reduce timing to 5 degs, check that your vacuum advance is working properly. is your…"
"Although the engine runs better at advance timing, it creates excessive heat that the cooling system can not get rid of. Bring the timing back to 5 deg. Elevation has noting to do with the timing. You can fatten up the carbs jets if you want."
"Freshly rebuilt and adjusted Rochester. timing at around 7-9 degrees cuz I am on 6k feet elevation."
"What carb are you running on the hot running car? Is the timing set to 5 deg max?"
Getting hot when going fast…
So… I do have a few of 63 Coupes, all have same setup with carbs, Pertronix, shroud, new US Radiator radiators etc … but only one of them gets a bit hot when I am hauling faster than 60mph and car has no problems going 80-90mph, the thing is that unlike my other 63s this one gets hotter, temp goes in between a quarter-half mark on temp gauge! On top of that the plate under the steering wheel, steering column etc get hot as well so ambient heat under the hood is high! of course I do hustle and…See More
"Hi Logan,
Do you have juice going to your WW motor while it is in the on position? If you do, then it could be the motor itself. Check fuse first, as you said, and trace it from there.
Dennis DiBari"
Rainstorm out of nowhere!
After dinner last night, we went for a quick cruise as the weather was cooler and the sun set was looking really good!Out of nowhere, a pop up shower appeared overhead and down-poured as we were driving along. I've never had any issues with my wipers before and they always have worked. they worked for a few minutes and then they got stuck all the way up!I've tried cycling the ignition thinking maybe there is a breaker somewhere, but that did not work. I am thinking I may have blown a fuse? I've…See More
"This is excellent! Thank you!
I shall remake mine as well"
"Hi Phil,
The cleaner worked pretty well. I'm sure you can get something similar in Australia. Your grill looks great already - even being apart! Love to see the finished product! Great work.
Dennis…"
"Hi Dennis
i will keep you posted on the progress of the grill
unfortunately I am unable to purchase that anodised cleaner, Amazon won’t send it to Australia,I will have see if there’s a local product that is…"
"Measurements of the block in the trunk of my 69 Cadillac:
Picture a right triangle:
Base = 3 1/2"
Height = 5 3/4"
Hypotenuse = 6 5/8"
The block is 3 1/2" thick, so if looking down on the base, you'd see a 3.5"…"
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Bleeding brakes
Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 11 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue
Front grill
Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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
Getting hot when going fast…
Started by Mack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
So… I do have a few of 63 Coupes, all have same setup with carbs, Pertronix, shroud, new US Radiator radiators etc … but only one of them gets a bit hot when I am hauling faster than 60mph and car…Continue
Rainstorm out of nowhere!
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
After dinner last night, we went for a quick cruise as the weather was cooler and the sun set was looking really good!Out of nowhere, a pop up shower appeared overhead and down-poured as we were…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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