1962oldsguy

Hello,

I have since left the field of 1962 Oldsmobile F85’s but I still like to check in on them. What I see here is a problem with SMS Aupholstrey. I have to samples of carpet that I was mailed.. got them two days after I requested! Talk about fast. I ordered carpet for my 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe. It was perfect! Other then the floor…[Read more]

Hello,

The exhaust manifolds will interchange between Olds and Buick. The only difference is how they mount on the block. You will need a turbo intake to change over from the 4 brl which is stock on all Buick Specials and Skylark’s.

The turbo-engines are worth a LOT if you rebuild it right, keep it original, and do not put it in the wrong…[Read more]

Hello,
I had a couple problems with my convertible to after I removed the door lock mechanism that mounts to the body of the car, aparently there is a small weld on that piece and it does not come out of the car (easily at least). If you knock the lock around or tap the piece with the weld it will break loose and move around, not properly lining…[Read more]

Hello,
I do believe Ken (kid442) is right about the interchange, one thing you might look out for is the 1961-1963 Oldsmobile F 85/Jetfire models have a small round circle for the push button. And various other full size Oldsmobile’s from 63 have the same style but a different oval shaped push button. If anybody is in need of any let me know I…[Read more]

My favorite picture of my car

On the rotisserie

Here are some pictures of my restoration coming under-way.
Pink — Body for the project
Red — Parts car (Freddy Flinstone foot rolling shell)
White — Restoration project, very cheaply rebuilt

Thank you very much for the reply!
I have my oldsmobile on a professionally made rotisserie that a friend welded together for us. This way going under the car is much safer. I have all the parts disassembled since I am doing a unibody off restoration.
I have a 1 1/2 garage space but all my parts are organized into totes and stored.
Thank you
Dalton

Pictures of the car being pushed out of his home for the past 30+ years.
On its way home to the desert 😛

-Dalton