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oaklyss replied to the topic New to me '63 Jetfire in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 1 year, 3 months ago
Welcome. If you just start at the 1st post in the Forum, and just read through all the posts, and the Articles too, you will learn a lot about Jetfires.
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oaklyss replied to the topic '63 Jetfire: Non-Turbo? in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 1 year, 6 months ago
631 is also for Jetfire. 636 is Starfire full size car. Later, Olds made a Jetstar and Jetstar II.
So Jet, Star, Fire, we’re all used in different orders at one time or another.
The engine in later F85s and Cutlass was called Jetfire on the air cleaner just to confuse things more. -
oaklyss replied to the topic Sway Bar Observation in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 1 year, 8 months ago
I found the correct repro bushings for the 15/16” bar. It is a 1963 corvette bushing and is exactly like the original, here is a photo and my originals that are distorted from years of use. These fit perfect and have the locating bulge. Tracy Corvette has these and they also have 3/4” which equals 12/16” so close to the 13/16” bar size and would p…[Read more]
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oaklyss replied to the topic 63 Cutlass/Jetfire Questions in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 2 years, 8 months ago
My 63 has semi gloss engine compartment from the factory. The pic is from under my wiper motor. It’s a good quality paint. My car was undercoated, if that had any thing to do with it
The seat upholstery made by Distinctive Industries is an exact repro and has the carpet on the lower front seat backs like original. They also make the door panels w…[Read more] -
oaklyss replied to the topic 1963 Original Jetfire 4 speed in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 2 years, 10 months ago
I am restoring my original hub caps and wheels. The hub caps are nearly mint but the F85 red logo is faded. As I started to remove the original paint, I could see the unfaded paint below. It looks the same as the translucent paint on the rear F85 emblem. So I found a perfect match paint. The black painted areas are nearly perfect so I just waxed it.
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oaklyss replied to the topic Change oil pan in situ? in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 2 years, 11 months ago
I’ve done it. Disconnect transmission and pull it back. Disconnect exhaust, motor mounts etc. Raise engine and disconnect oil pan. It won’t come off until you reach in and unbolt oil pickup. Then it will come off. You have to reverse procedure to put back together. Pain in the ass. I would pull motor it’s quicker.
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oaklyss started the topic 1963 Jetfire on eBay in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 2 years, 11 months ago
Interesting 63 Jetfire on eBay. Very early car 09A body number 61. Sand Beige w/ Saddle interior. Replaced engine block. Never seen this car before. Anyone know this car?
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oaklyss replied to the topic Sandy's 63 Jetfire 4 spd manual in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 1 month ago
Maybe everyone should show their caps to help you make this stencil.
Here’s mine, I don’t think it’s off center? -
oaklyss replied to the topic Underhood paint finish in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 2 months ago
It’s semi gloss black. I have a photo in my car thread.
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oaklyss replied to the topic 63 Jetfire coming to Mecum Indy 2020 in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 2 months ago
This car bid today to $32,000 and did not sell. I think it was right on the money.
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oaklyss replied to the topic intake manifold in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
How about duals? I bought some linkage rods and ends and made it work with the stock TV linkage
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oaklyss replied to the topic Who needs the RED button for the TRF tank cap? in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
I take one Sandy, had to make my own before.
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oaklyss replied to the topic FOR SALE- ‘63 Jetfire – original CA car in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
Where is this car going? What State?
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oaklyss replied to the topic Jetfire number 7 in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
Eric, I will take the rear end.
Wow this car is early, and Lansing. Does X-T-2M correlate to power brakes I wonder? Anything that has to do with the body would be on the tag, and power brakes require punched holes.
The inspection marks are interesting. Must be a Lansing thing.
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oaklyss replied to the topic Jetfire number 7 in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
How’s the windshield stainless trim? I may need that too.
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oaklyss replied to the topic Jetfire number 7 in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
Post the cowl tag to show the info please. I am wondering where it was built and what date.
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oaklyss replied to the topic Jetfire number 7 in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
That’s awesome Eric. But you know I want that Posi. I may be looking at the side trim if it’s any better then mine.
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oaklyss replied to the topic Oil pump in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
I used the Melling K-20H for the gear and spring kit, and a Sealed Power 224-518TP for the trust plate kit. Check the trust surface of your pump to see it it is worn.
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oaklyss replied to the topic Oil pump in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 3 months ago
I never change the oiling. Just new gears and trust plate
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oaklyss replied to the topic Need help from an original 4 speed car in the forum Discussion Topics – Ask the Experts 3 years, 4 months ago
Course thread
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