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kid442 replied to the topic F85 1963 – Need a new control arm – Help in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 11 years, 11 months ago
Try this link to Ebay.
Sorry it is a upper.
Good luck,
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kid442 started the topic Yahoo group "skylark/specials616263" in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 11 years, 11 months ago
I should have posted this information before. I belong to a Yahoo group called skylark/specials616263. We at oldsjetfire.com should join. They are very active and are a nice bunch to work with. They have a sister car and have a lot same mechanical problems we have. Same 215V8, drive shaft, rear end and brakes.
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kid442 replied to the topic F85 1963 – Need a new control arm – Help in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 12 years ago
Try this guy. I have purchased a few items from him. He knows the 62/63 front end.
Craig — 516 – 485 – 1935….. New yorkGood luck,
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kid442 replied to the topic Lower Rocker and side molding (bathtub) clips in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 12 years ago
This is a link to the post. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/skylark616263/conversations/messages/8595
You may have to join to see the post. Let me know how you make out.
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kid442 replied to the topic 1963 Olds Jetfire Re-restoration in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 12 years ago
A quick update. Just got the doors and trunk back from the body shop. Took a lot longer than expected. Had to scrap the doors on the car. They are primed and the jams painted the color of the car. Replaced the lower glass channel and the vent window rubber. Everything is installed and ready for the car. Will try and get the other door assembled…[Read more]
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kid442 replied to the topic I need an original upper radiator hose in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 12 years, 1 month ago
Eric,
Thanks for the post. Mike Fusick sent me a sample and it looks great. I will pickup a few sets at Spring Carlisle.
Thanks,
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kid442 replied to the topic Lower Rocker and side molding (bathtub) clips in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 12 years, 2 months ago
Carl,
I should have posted this information before. I belong to a Yahoo group called skylark/specials616263. We at oldsjetfire.com should partner with that group. They are very active and are a nice bunch to work with. They have a sister car and the same problems we have. That being said they have had a few posts about the bath tube clips. I think…[Read more] -
kid442 replied to the topic Foot flange gasket project in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 12 years, 7 months ago
Eric,
I have also been working on that project. Been stalled for some time. I think a one piece design might work. I just need to finish the drawing and have one made. Let me know what you think.
Ken
kid442w30@yahoo.com
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kid442 replied to the topic New Air Filter Interest!!! in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 13 years, 4 months ago
Eric,
I just received the K & N air filter yesterday. Fits very nice. I will attach a few photos of the filter and a few of the old paper filter. I know for the cost of the filter and piece of mind I would like a quality air filter on my engine. These are reusable. Take a look and let me know what you think.The filter is $90 +…[Read more]
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kid442 started the topic 1963 Olds Jetfire Re-restoration in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 13 years, 10 months ago
These are a set of photos from 1985 just before I sold it!!!!
Started Re-restoration after purchasing back in 2009


Found!? (2009)

The car was much worse than I thought. The garage roof had a 12″ hole over the windshield. All the die cast trim needs to be replaced. Interior better than expected. All Jetfire parts under the hood in place.…[Read more] -
kid442 replied to the topic Clutch and presure plates. in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 14 years, 10 months ago
I have a spare 9 1/2″ clutch disc I can spare. You should be able to get the pressure plate rebuilt locally.
Ken
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kid442 replied to the topic 1963 Exterior Door Handles in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 14 years, 12 months ago
Mac,
I am working on the door windows on my 63 Jetfire. I was looking for door handles for the car. I had a few sets of 1967 Cutlass/442 handles around and they looked the same. Took a set and they are the same handle 1963 thru 1967. Just get a set of reproduced handles and bolt them on.
Another thing! I was rebuilding the rear brakes on the…[Read more] -
kid442 started the topic Anyone going to the Olds Nationals in Sturbridge? in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 15 years, 7 months ago
Anyone going to the Olds Nationals in Sturbridge? Send me an email and we can meet!!
Thanks,
Ken Dennison
732-870-6964
kid442w30@yahoo.com

