restoring 1963 cadillac, need some help

[John DiBiasi]

I am restoring a 1963 Cadillac convertable, can any one steer me in the right direction on where to get the following items (new) convertable top, carpeting, exhaust system.  I would like leads of places that any of you have done business with and were sadisfied with.  Thank you
John DiBiasi

[Chris McBride]

Sir,

The 63-63 Cadillac community

http://groups.msn.com/196364CadillacCommunity

has a wealth of information on this year Cadillac.  The search function at that forum would give a number of responses to your questions.  Many photo albums are also available at that site.

You may wish to post a message at that forum since several members of that community have done exquisite restorations of 63 convertibles and would doubtlessly share their experience and recommendations.

Regarding exhaust suppliers, for example, see the message string at:

http://groups.msn.com/196364CadillacCommunity/forsale.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=11656&La

Regarding carpet suppliers, I have saved the following message strings for my eventual replacement.  I don’t have any experience with these vendors but, FYI, see

http://groups.msn.com/196364CadillacCommunity/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=16472&La

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Carpets

http://www.originalauto.com/

I hope this helps and good luck.  

Chris McBride