What does your firewall tag say? Is it a 3167=Cutlass convertible or a 3147= Jetfire? The rest is urban legend. There are other ways to check out the car too. Engine block and head codes, differential code, drive shaft style etc. But, I would say it a Jetfire body trimmed Cutlass, after the date of manufacture.

There are many brake shoe re-liners out there. Just Google for them. Here is one……….http://industrialbrakeclutch.com/classic-cars-and-motorcycles-brake-clutch-relining/
Don’t through away your old metal, they can be re-lined!

Nice work Ken! Looks good and works. Fun, happy turborocketing!!
Glad to see the red valve covers on eBay, the new ones look much better!

Nice work Ken! Looks good and works. Fun, happy turborocketing!!

Merry Christmas to you and family too!! Hope 2016 brings out more fun for all of our Turborockets!

Hi Guys,
The 1962 Jetfires all used solid color carpet sets that were molded. The Cutlass used a two tone or “salt & pepper” carpet set, also molded. I have not had good luck with the fit of aftermarket cut and sew sets. However, others might have done better or not been so fussy! The 971 trim used a gray loop pile carpet set. Fusick’s lists the…[Read more]

Hi Guys,
The 1962 Jetfires all used solid color carpet sets that were molded. The Cutlass used a two tone or “salt & pepper” carpet set, also molded. I have not had good luck with the fit of aftermarket cut and sew sets. However, others might have done better or not been so fussy! The 971 trim used a gray loop pile carpet set. Fusick’s lists the…[Read more]

A good Jetfire guy came forward with the OX5 valve body for me. It is in the mail. Hope to have my new toy running good soon! THANKS!

Hi Eric,
There were at least 3 different styles of cross members to hold the trans back to the frame. Early and late manual and auto.

Hi Eric,
I have attached two pics of a ’62 F-85 B/W T-10. Date codes are on the cover and tail section.

My latest project car is out and running! About two weeks too late for the OCA Nationals last month. Oh well, maybe next year?
For now, I will not put the white vinyl top back on, like the car better all chariot red!

Hi Eric,
Congratulations! VERY rare car! This is only the third original 4 speed ’62 Jetfire that I have in my car records! Will be a great/rare car when running. Are the wheels 15″?
Have fun, Jim

I did contact Ken, he will respond to your question soon.

Hi,
I have NOT bought or installed a rear sway bar in my cars, however, Ken sent me pics of a kit and installed pics some time ago. I have attached the pics here, may help you?

Joe,
The original tank capacity is only 16 gallons. Small tank!

My parts books shows different part numbers for the ’62 and ’63 gas tanks. I do not know what the difference is though. Station wagon is different too.
Attached are some pics of my 1962 convertible gas tank, a few wrinkles and a fuel return pick-up system.

Thanks for the article info/link Eric. Interesting article and mostly interesting comments. Cool Jetfire mention…….

Still making progress on the restoration but I had forgotten just how time consuming the process is and I am a little slower than I was 10 years ago! ha
Interior is almost done, just some rear quarter window adjustments needed. Here are some pics to date.