Jetfire Body Moulding
Many Jetfire owners are not aware that some ’63 Jetfire front fenders have different types of spears on the side. One is male and the other female. The first type spear overlaps the side molding
Jetfire Engine Stamping
It has been my experience that the ’62 Jetfire engines have stamped numbers that begin with HHI, e.g. HHI 304490 or HHI 339111. The ’63 Jetfires had engines stamped with JJ, e.g., JJ 292 or
Rear Axle Ratios
Following is an article about rear axle ratios. This article was originally posted in the Forum. I’m not into the 61 that much but the ratios were the 3.08, 3.23, and 3.36. I can give
Jetfire Turbo Rocket Fluid
In this chart is Jim Noel’s method of mixing the correct amount of alcohol and lubricant to replace what GM called ‘Turbo-Rocket Fluid’. Additional Comments: Windshield washer fluid is the cheapest source of methyl alcohol
Air Filters
Two types of air filters were used in the same air cleaner housing. There was a “pleated paper” element that was disposable and replaced about every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. I have never seen one,
What F85 models were produced?
The lowest price F-85 was named “F-85”. You could get it in a two door coupe (post), a 4 door sedan, a 2 door soft top (convertible) or station wagon, all were 2 bbl carbs
Report Someone Elses Car
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New Articles
See recent Articles by Noel: F85 Car and Options Pricing under Nuggets.
Turbo Cutaway
Here are some pictures from GM showing how the Jetfire turbocharger works. Note the white arrows that show the flow of combustion gases. {gallery}turbocutaway{/gallery}
Concept Cars
Here is a picture of the X-215, turbo powered, topless, concept car that they showed in the Detroit Car Show in 1962. Read more about this car in Jim Noel’s bio. {gallery}X215ConceptCar{/gallery} This is the