My 1963 Coupe De Ville is BREAKING My Bank! MORE Surprise Expenses!

[@barrywebber100]

You are doing a fantastic job Wizard. That is such a beautiful car and you are giving it the full respect it deserves. It is automotive art and is wonderful!

[@daroachdoggjr188]

Who would’ve guessed an antique collectible car would cost a lot of money to maintain and preserve

[@VTXHobbies]

He's also doing OEM fixes... a lot of this stuff could be rebuilt from scratch for cheaper. Like the turn signal switch.

[@joksal9108]

‘63 is antique???

[@tbm3fan913]

Outside of his turn signal switch his costs are very reasonable. I ought to know since I have six collectibles between 1965-1973. We can both work on our cars which avoids labor costs. While Wizard, can handle the newer computer/electronic oriented cars, I can't so stick with my three drivers between 1991-2004. I just picked up my 410 FE engine and total cost for labor, including the internals which I bought NOS years ago, will cost me $3K as I do assembly. That is very reasonable in my book.

[@daroachdoggjr188]

@@joksal9108 yes much like your age, both you and the car are antiques

[@Itstime2029]

@@joksal9108at least 25 yrs old constitutes an antique car

[@charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243]

Johnny Cash would be proud. He always wanted one Long and Black. GM wouldn’t miss just one little piece.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

The Caddy just shouts "America!" A 22 foot long 2 door automobile with all of the bells and whistles that says "I am living the American dream"... and the Car Wizard is doing just that. Bravo Car Wizard... bravo!

[@henryleach671]

The Cadillac was originally painted with acrylic lacquer, not enamel

[@nickhaag7803]

I love the older stuff, I'm glad you are doing it again.

[@jessicaseyfried7888]

I love when you show us the mechanics of the old cars. It makes it easier to understand how the changes happened and how things work now. Thanks for the lessons 😊

[@ayedee6681]

I love love love that Citroen DS. My grandpa had one. Such a nice car. If I had 24k we’d be in business 😎

[@alan8887]

Mr. Wizard, your Coupe De Ville Caddy is like your wife, it's not about the cost, it's about the deep love you have for both. That sir, is priceless.

[@WalterThorne-h5k]

I love the big Caddy. Great channel…you two are natural presenters!

[@ericswires8534]

I had a 64 coupe just like that but the 64 had the 429. I think the 63 has the 390. 64 didn’t have the red center cap on the steering wheel or the little round light under the headlights.

[@charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243]

😂 He just checked with the Boss. Yup he got the ok for crocs in the shop Mrs .Wizard.

No matter what it costs it will seem worth it when you are cruising down the road. The worst thing will be the fuel consumption. My 1966 Coupe De Ville got 9-10 mpg.

[@halhenryg]

Mr. Wizard, nice ride! I always thought the 1963 C.D.V. was one of the best-looking cars on the road. 😎

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

You're getting very lucky with the parts for the caddilac

[@GSXR750ization]

Yeah old car can have a lot of gremlins. Especially with a lot of people limping them out once a month to a show. I'm actually surprised someone hasn't modified a off the shelf modern switch for turn signals. It's still such a beautiful car. If you own it awhile and keep reading forums you get to know all the little issues and solutions. The thing is you can fix all these things in a home garage.

[@markwagner4909]

It’s a very pretty classic. Thank you for taking such good care of it.

[@jeremypilot1015]

For those not familiar with carburetors, the center port on the intake brought warm air to the carburetor and manifold, so that the venturi effect didn't freeze the air and fuel coming into the engine thus shutting off the supply of gasoline. Clickbait title though Wizard LOL there was NOTHING on that car that was expensive to fix mechanically. Any idiot with a basic set of tool and the interweb can fix that car. Modern cars you have to be a YOU to fix.

[@logicthought24]

They aren't difficult to fix if you can get well made spare parts.

[@oonwing]

You love it, if you can hang tough with it a little long, you'll be smiling....

[@Follett2121]

I don’t think I could justify spending that much money on an old switch. Great work though, nice to see the car getting some love! Very informative video!

[@hotpuppy1]

You could probably make something work, but original style is easier even though it costs a lot.

[@TheSleepingonit]

Hit Hoovie up with more repair bills?

[@robertphillips6296]

Add a Surcharge to his Bill.

[@CouchMan88]

Yeah going through the same thing with a 1989 Cadillac Coupe DeVille I recently purchased. Runs good just needs everything. 😂 Stuff gets old and falls apart. Fine if it just sits in the garage but not fine if you want to actually use it. Hard to find certain parts too.

[@rrd1975]

Good thing that you're a Master Mechanic! I would need a team of people like you to bring my classic car back to life, and that would cost me many thousands more.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

They did a great job with the hood of the BBC (BIG BLACK CADDILAC)It did look like someone sanded the hood with a brick

[@rdsledge]

That car is over 50 yrs old ! What did you expect? Of course you will have to spend money to get it 100%.

[@Henry_Jones]

Old cars always have something broken. Even if its in great shape youre always fixing something.

[@terry94131]

My best friend had a '74 Eldorado convertible, but sold it for all the reasons you're talking about. As he said, it just wasn't fun chasing down random parts anymore.

[@cdoggyish]

That Caddie is worth every penny Wizard! Beautiful car!

[@clevelandmaker386]

The best car in the shop

[@ant1finox111]

I think I understand why you don't hold on to your cars very long, at least not the older ones. Any car you own, once you've poured more money into them than you planned, it turns you off and looking at the car reminds you of the cost.

[@57WillysCJ]

When you find the serious no bs forum people they are a gold mine of information and help.

[@fboomerang]

This turn signal thing is THE OPPOSITE OF computer modules! Perfect turn signals again!

[@hotpuppy1]

This is how cars SHOULD be. I don't need EVERYTHING going through a computer module.

[@logicthought24]

In the 70s Plymouth (on a big block Suburban station wagon) had turn signal indicators on top of the fenders. One of the indicators was wired to a vacuum switch from the factory to tell you you were using too much throttle. It was a solution to its unquenchable thirst for fuel during the gas crisis. My friend figured if the light wasn't lit everyone was going to pass him.

[@billnasburg1361]

Actually you got by quite reasonable and when you get done you will have an elegant ride. Hooe you and Mrs. Wizard get a lot of enjoyment out of that beautiful Cadillac

[@jamesstaab6614]

A man (or wizard) of culture I see with those crocs. I wear some myself. Welcome aboard.

[@jeffreydeleon5630]

Not the shift shaft seal 😂😂😂😂🤣😂

[@67daltonknox]

When I moved to the US in '79, I sold my much loved Citroen. I wish I had a larger garage. I would love to have that DS.

[@patrickmckeegan5345]

In the 80's I bought a 1966 Sedan Deville for $150, thinking it would be a cool cruiser. It was a money pit. Water pump, battery, chasing electrical and vaccum issues. To get heat and defrost had to have AC on, with the compressor belt removed. Everytime I adjusted the electric seat it tripped a fuse breaker. After 8 months I sold it for $350. Came back to haunt me over the years, but that is a long story for later.

[@stevemcdaniel2476]

FYI the lights in the fins should work when you turn the lights on, and when you use the brakes or blinkers. You have a wonderful car. When I was young my parents had a 62.

[@gregrussell5374]

Nice work on the Caddy. This was a time when Cadillac was true respect. The work you did seems like standard stuff to be expected, not breaking the bank for a car you want to drive:

[@markk3652]

I’m completely jealous of you. This car is 5x cooler than Hoovie’s 47. Enjoy that thing!!❤

[@Chip1434Kenworthy]

Many years ago I had a 63 Fleetwood

[@danr1920]

The shift shaft seal is also common on Corvair's with powerglide. Replaced mine years ago.

[@garywalker9753]

Great to see some of your projects.

[@atodaso1668]

My dream car, love these.

[@terrygrady7683]

Beautiful car. I'm so jealous. Show Off.

[@ezacher4634]

Love these Caddies.

[@bradyzimmel]

I like that Cadillac. On my 76 Eldorado Convertible I wish I had working AC.

[@keithwalker6892]

The Citroen best car ever built

[@theJonnymoped]

Yeah but look at it, it's beautiful, it deserves your wizard love

[@QALibrary]

This car will catch all the limelight when you take it to cars and coffee

[@Neicoman]

We used to use a cut up Busch beer can to block those ports.

[@mahatma171]

Cool looks like you’re on the right track. I’ve worked on Cadillacs 1950 and up- cool old beasts. Had to retrofit power steering onto the 1950 using '53 parts. lol

[@glurak888]

That BMW is a very unique spec. Ive never even see one in this color with the tan roof. Give it a detail and throw it on BAT

[@kclefthanded427]

Most BMWs can be custom ordered via BMW Individual custom division for anyone who wants a unique spec vehicle for a price

[@Cinephilesteve7909]

The things mr and Mrs wizard did in that back seat 😂

[@BareFlame]

Feelin' high as hell, flyin' through Palmdale, skatin' on Dayton rims So roll, roll, the '83 Cadillac Coupe DeVille If my tapes and my CDs just don't sell, I bet my Caddy will

[@norahjaneeast5450]

In the mid-80s I love the British Broadcasting Corporation so whenever I put initials on a video game BBC but then again that's a different story

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

One of my instructors in A & P school had a red one. It got used a lot as an example of how different systems were engineered. Seeing a Carter AFB got me a little misty eyed. The car is the same age as me and I hope I've held up as well as it has (probably not lol). I keep thinking about the Citroen... My impulsive side and my practical side are having a shouting match right now. I sure am glad there's no "Buy It Now" button

[@w.e.s.]

Let's see that scat I miss it

[@savedin87ify]

Love the 63 my parents had one. Also a 66 convertible. I think I would of converted it to 4 wheel disk brakes.

[@romgl4513]

The complicated maintenance, the multitude of problems, the cost of the repairs, it's like owning a 2020 Audi, but cheaper.

[@darrellcollins877]

its sweeet ! we gotta go for a ride !

[@bunning63]

I believe you covered those who sell cars with a few minor faults that only needs...

[@nelagmor7647]

Citroen's cool but I see you've got your priorities in line...The caddy is so mint, you're going to look awesome cruising in it Wizard. It'll be worth it when you can go for a cruise and enjoy the moment instead of worrying or fussing with the little things.

[@SpencerCulbertson-s9b]

The dreaded shift shaft seal 😮

[@jnljnl8485]

Generally the only time a heat riser in an intake gets hot enough to crack is if the butterfly on the exhaust manifold that forces the exhaust to flow trough the intake is not opening all the way. Working properly it only heats the intake when it's extremely cold. An intake that heats the air and fuel at low load will get much better mpg than a cool running air gap style intake.

[@douglasb.1203]

Love the channel. Being able to have extra money for such a cool project is a financial blessing as quite a few don't.

[@JacobusFouche]

Shift shaft seal? I had the same on my little Ford Ka, here we call it the gear shift link, luckily I found one at a local gearbox repairer shop 😊👍I'm from 🇿🇦

[@danowens7145]

My Ford with a 300 Inline 6 cylinder. Would stumble on acceleration. No matter what jet sizes or accelerator pump adjustment. Couldn't get rid of stumble. Found out I needed heat under the intake manifold. Made a heater water block to go under the intake. No more stumbling.

[@davidjernigan8161]

I'm surprised a muffler shop can survive in Newton

[@exptodd]

BBC remark was hilarious. Had to pause and subscribe to the channel in description.

[@doolallyproductions7234]

Check your dipstick seal to. I had a leak on my camaro and I couldn't find it until I pulled the transmission and it was leaking there

[@LilYeshua]

My ‘64 Pontiac Granprix had a Carter AFB carb on it.

[@dtglowienke]

Now that is such a coincidence, I have a toe injury and I need to wear sandals so as to not allow any rubbing on my second toe over on my right foot. I was in the hospital for 5 days because of an infection in my toe which almost took the life of that toe.

[@craigenputtock]

it's a beautiful car

[@karaDee2363]

All the money you spend on that caddy is worth every single penny

[@Czechbound]

I don't know whether I'm shocked or impressed that Mr. Wizard knows about a bbc :)

[@foxgreathouse8382]

We put that same carb on an old Chevy 350

[@utubehansrudel]

Those Edelbrock carbs boil off modern gas super quick due to the large bowl vents, I find the car won't start after 2 or 3 days of sitting.

[@travissheehan6082]

Wizard can do his favorite electric pump fix

[@DaveSoCal]

You need to take it on the Nurburgring 😎

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I wish you many safe miles with the Cadillac, God forbid that you hit any other vehicle, you can get out and see what you crushed

[@ayedee6681]

You spending money like Hoovie 🤪😆

[@logicthought24]

Those are safety Crocs!!

[@travissheehan6082]

Wow just blue rtv everywhere on the outside of the pan lmao😂

[@kevinfrances1694]

I own a 1980 seville and yes it costs alot of money when there is a problem

[@jayryia]

"Crocs Wizard"

[@WTF-sh4is]

Prefect! 😂

[@daredevildaryl2645]

You look good in this car, you should modify and keep it

[@tims8603]

All those problems weren't as bad as I expected. I don't know what you were whining about😄

[@woodrmp1]

Well now we know that the wizards watch BBC stuff when the kids go to bed 😂

[@ManfredEWhite]

Nice video.

[@philthyrich1433]

CADILLAC GRILL, CADILLAC GRILL, CHECK OUT THE OIL MY CADILLAC SPILLS

[@keithwalker6892]

@@philthyrich1433 Most cars got most gimmicks so what do expensive cars give you

[@philthyrich1433]

@@keithwalker6892 I HAVE ZERO CLUE

[@stoundingresults]

Where is that spooky ghost channel you said you were working on? Never mind, found it "Can you believe that"

[@joksal9108]

Big car, big bank. It’ll be fine. 😂

[@mikejohnson599]

so how much have you spent so far including labor for painting and everything make up a bill like you would have handed hoovie

[@BH-qi9cq]

You should've taken Johnny Cash's advice 😂

[@Indiana_Golden]

I had a 1960 4 door when I was a teenager. I traded it off like a dummy.

[@woodrmp1]

Had a couple classic cars. Honestly, nice to look at but not so much to drive and maintain.

[@davidjernigan8161]

The Edelbrock is basically a copy of a later AFB.

[@sirlucius3016]

You'll never be done with this car. Mines a 75 and some parts ive just made myself

[@foxstrangler]

Get a manual cable for that choke. I had Volvos with Pierburg carbs - they were either 3 or 4 stage chokes, that is on, on , on and er...on. First job on each was disconnect the water hoses and fit a cable. Immediate 10% increase in mpg. The driver should control the choke, not the car. I know 90% of American cars have auto boxes. I don't like them either, especially the new electric 8 speed boxes. Give me a clutch and a stick any day. Less to go wrong, engine braking and better mpg - and you get to drive the car .

[@hotpuppy1]

Modern electric chokes are very efficient. Leave it there.