Oldsmobile - Technical

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1. Slim Jim Throttle valve adjustment HELP

   By bigfoots98, June 4, 2004
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   • Johngrub
   • May 20, 2023

2. Engine Color 394

   By KQQLCAT, November 15, 2007
   • 10 replies
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   • PONTIAC1953
   • August 15, 2020

3. DOT 5 Brake Fluid???

   By Starfire61, June 3, 2008
   • 23 replies
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   • Marty Roth
   • June 26, 2019

4. Disc Brake Conversion on 68 Delta 88

   By Guest Mocephus, July 11, 2010
   • 15 replies
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   • Todd Linker
   • March 1, 2019

5. explanation of matching numbers

   By Guest connl, December 5, 2007
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   • chistech
   • December 28, 2017

6. BCI Battery Size Chart

   By rocketraider, May 1, 2011
   • 2 replies
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   • MCHinson
   • October 20, 2014

7. Tube Radio Repair

   By BillV, June 19, 2007
   • 16 replies
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   • Guest
   • September 13, 2014

8. Factory Rallye Pac Gauges install in 1968 Delta 88

   By Guest Mocephus, March 1, 2007
   • 12 replies
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   • JohnD1956
   • July 9, 2014

9. 1924-1942 Olds sparkplug chart

   By mlander, September 18, 2006
   • 4 replies
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   • Guest
   • November 22, 2013

10. 1956 Super 88 Production numbers w/ accessories

    By mototwin, April 1
    • 2 replies
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    • mototwin
    • April 1

11. 66 Toro radio replacement

    By 60s GM Fan, March 21
    • 14 replies
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    • EmTee
    • April 1

12. CDO drive chain specs.

    By Simon Anderson, March 26
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    • Simon Anderson
    • March 26

13. Sudden transmission whine 1966 Toronado

    By 60s GM Fan, January 13
    • 37 replies
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    • EmTee
    • March 21

14. 1979 Olds 350 engine question

    By Jolly_John, August 31, 2007
    • 8 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • March 2

15. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Water Pump....

    By philipj, April 7, 2023
    • 31 replies
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    • Whatever
    • February 20

16. 70 442 Temp Gage

    By be442, February 6
    • 1 reply
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    • joe_padavano
    • February 7

17. 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 battery cable routing

    By Don Young, January 31
    • 2 replies
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    • Don Young
    • February 1

18. Power steering for '55 Super 88 - will '56 parts work?

    By Crusty Caballero, January 23
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    • Crusty Caballero
    • January 23

19. 1936 Oldsmobile Intermediate Steering Arm Removal-Engine in Place...

    By philipj, December 13, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • NailheadBob
    • January 19

20. What wheels correct for '55 Super 88?

    By Crusty Caballero, December 16, 2023
    • 8 replies
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    • Crusty Caballero
    • January 15

21. 1966 Toronado vacuum lines vendor?

    By 60s GM Fan, December 20, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • 60s GM Fan
    • December 21, 2023

22. 63 Super 88 Fuel Sender Leaking at the tank

    By pbob, December 6, 2023
    • 2 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • December 6, 2023

23. 57 windshield washer hose diagram

    By junkyardjeff, September 11, 2023
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    • junkyardjeff
    • September 12, 2023

24. Help needed with Unity Fog Lamp Switch Bulb...

    By philipj, August 22, 2023
    • 1 reply
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    • Century Eight
    • September 6, 2023

25. Vacuum source for windshield washer

    By junkyardjeff, August 21, 2023
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    • junkyardjeff
    • August 21, 2023

26. 1953 to 1956 Oldsmobile rear axle shafts

    By PONTIAC1953, August 17, 2023
    • 2 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • August 20, 2023

27. 1932 Olds F32 Clutch spring mounting points

    By jmcap, September 26, 2022
    • 2 replies
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    • demco32
    • August 18, 2023

28. 1936 Oldsmobile Water Distribution Tubes....

    By philipj, June 28, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • philipj
    • July 23, 2023

29. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Voltage Regulator....

    By philipj, March 15, 2023
    • 19 replies
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    • philipj
    • July 23, 2023

30. 55 S-88 brake shoe reccomendation

    By Bhigdog, July 18, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • Bhigdog
    • July 20, 2023

31. 1936 Oldsmobile F-36 Brake shoes....

    By philipj, July 15, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • philipj
    • July 17, 2023

32. 1919 Oldsmobile Model T, No Oil Pressure, Oil Pump Parts

    By Jeepster2022, July 15, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 486 views
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    • Layden B
    • July 16, 2023

33. 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado A6 Compressor Wanted

    By 60s GM Fan, July 7, 2023
    • 8 replies
    • 515 views
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    • 60s GM Fan
    • July 12, 2023

34. 1956 324 timing cover

    By PONTIAC1953, July 5, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 456 views
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • July 6, 2023

35. 36 Oldsmobile F36... Electrical Problems, Power to coil and regulator-NO spark.

    By philipj, June 23, 2023
    • 13 replies
    • 467 views
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    • philipj
    • June 24, 2023

36. waterpump

    By demco32, June 10, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • demco32
    • June 24, 2023

37. 1966 Toronado ignition question

    By 60s GM Fan, March 30, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 260 views
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    • joe_padavano
    • June 9, 2023

38. 1964 Olds Starfire Convertible-----what factory options?

    By emmd61, June 1, 2023
    • 6 replies
    • 448 views
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    • rocketraider
    • June 8, 2023

39. 66 Toro radio install?

    By 60s GM Fan, May 19, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 295 views
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    • Oldsfan
    • May 19, 2023

40. '57 ST thrust washer

    By Wogden, April 18, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • Wogden
    • April 21, 2023

41. Delco Style Flag Terminals- Distributor Wires...

    By philipj, April 12, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • Grimy
    • April 15, 2023

42. Cast Steel or Cast Iron... Repairing Clutch and Brake Linkage...

    By philipj, April 13, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 177 views
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    • JFranklin
    • April 13, 2023

43. 57 Olds standard trans bushing

    By Wogden, April 7, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • NailheadBob
    • April 12, 2023

44. Anyone Casting Hood Ornaments for pre-war cars?

    By philipj, March 12, 2023
    • 9 replies
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    • philipj
    • March 24, 2023

45. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Distributor 647-C / GMC T14-T16 Bushing/Insulator...

    By philipj, March 22, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • Peter R.
    • March 23, 2023

46. 1936 Oldsmobile F-36. 1" Wheel Cylinder Repair Kits...

    By philipj, March 13, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 286 views
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    • Bloo
    • March 14, 2023

47. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Positive Battery Cable...

    By philipj, March 13, 2023
    • 0 replies
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    • philipj
    • March 13, 2023

48. 1949 Olds wheel color?

    By JonW, March 8, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • NailheadBob
    • March 8, 2023

49. Head Bolts for 1936 Oldsmobile F-36 213.3 CU Engine....

    By philipj, March 5, 2023
    • 11 replies
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    • Bloo
    • March 8, 2023

50. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Engine Gaskets...

    By philipj, March 7, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • philipj
    • March 7, 2023

51. 1936 Oldsmobile Grill Variations...

    By philipj, March 5, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 411 views
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    • GARY F
    • March 5, 2023

52. Ampco Lubricators- 1936 Oldsmobile.

    By philipj, March 4, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 234 views
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    • JFranklin
    • March 4, 2023

53. Help with tag

    By Gar, July 4, 2022
    • 9 replies
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    • philipj
    • March 3, 2023

54. 1935 Oldsmobile L35 Intake Exhaust manifolds/Interchange...

    By philipj, February 12, 2023
    • 0 replies
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    • philipj
    • February 12, 2023

55. Wheel Color 1959

    By OLDS NZ, February 12, 2023
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    • OLDS NZ
    • February 12, 2023

56. WTB 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado parts

    By 60s GM Fan, February 8, 2023
    • 0 replies
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    • 60s GM Fan
    • February 8, 2023

57. 1957 Oldsmobile Automatic Transmission Expert?

    By Carito, January 31, 2023
    • 6 replies
    • 396 views
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    • Carito
    • February 2, 2023

58. 1972 Olds Cutless Supreme Broadcast and/or Build Sheet

    By tuckersx, March 22, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • January 25, 2023

59. casting I.D. 396021F

    By Guest, August 17, 2002
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    • treeman69
    • January 23, 2023

60. 1961 Oldsmobile Paint Choices

    By mjmyaire, January 21, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 254 views
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    • rocketraider
    • January 22, 2023

61. 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Frame Stencil

    By mjmyaire, January 16, 2023
    • 1 reply
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    • joe_padavano
    • January 16, 2023

62. 1963 Oldsmobile 98- 394 ignition

    By Scottfre, December 30, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • January 15, 2023

63. 1956 rear gear ratio

    By gofasttoday, October 5, 2015
    • 6 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • January 8, 2023

64. 16 spline Oldsmobile rear end

    By PONTIAC1953, July 9, 2022
    • 1 reply
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • January 6, 2023

65. 40's 50's Part to ID

    By John, January 5, 2023
    • 2 replies
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    • John
    • January 6, 2023

66. Help 56 olds holiday 88 jetaway selective washer

    By sgtkish, December 14, 2022
    • 2 replies
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    • sgtkish
    • December 15, 2022

67. Red Plastic Inner Fender Liner Restoration

    By GrayCav56, June 10, 2010
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    • joe_padavano
    • December 11, 2022

68. 48 Oldsmobile 98 engine build

    By samwitt, November 14, 2022
    • 2 replies
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    • pont35cpe
    • November 14, 2022

69. School me on 1949 303 V8

    By JonW, November 10, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 281 views
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    • rocketraider
    • November 10, 2022

70. 1956 super 88 no start..

    By Oldmobile56-88, October 18, 2022
    • 1 reply
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    • joe_padavano
    • October 18, 2022

71. 63 Olds Super 394 - Add in electric fuel pump

    By pbob, October 17, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 172 views
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    • joe_padavano
    • October 18, 2022

72. 1962 Olds Dynamic 88 driver's side lower ball joint replacement

    By gregleck, July 6, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • July 7, 2022

73. 1940 Oldsmobile business coupe trim tag decode

    By drptop70ss, March 1, 2021
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    • Gar
    • July 4, 2022

74. RHD clutch pedal info

    By ThatsMe, June 25, 2022
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    • ThatsMe
    • June 25, 2022

75. 68 Cutlass Shifter Cable

    By Bert, June 7, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • June 7, 2022

76. Looking for 1964 Oldsmobile engine info

    By =diego=, March 25, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • =diego=
    • March 11, 2022

77. 1940 90 series rocker panel replacement

    By Bob Petters, March 10, 2022
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    • Bob Petters
    • March 10, 2022

78. I am looking for a kit to redo my Oldsmobile 48 steering box !!!!

    By James31, February 24, 2022
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    • James31
    • February 24, 2022

79. Looking for steering box reflection kit 1948 Oldsmobile 78

    By James31, February 20, 2022
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    • James31
    • February 20, 2022

80. Looking for Safety Automatic Transmission/Buick Self-Shifting

    By NailheadBob, February 3, 2022
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    • NailheadBob
    • February 3, 2022

81. NEED 1955 OLDS/DELCO RADIO SCHEMATIC COPY

    By Guest radioman1490, December 31, 2011
    • 7 replies
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    • HutchAmpMan
    • January 14, 2022

82. 1931 Oldsmobile Tilt Ray Headlamp lens

    By 42cady, January 8, 2022
    • 0 replies
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    • 42cady
    • January 8, 2022

83. Oil filler cap decal 35-50 Olds

    By Doctor's Pontiac, November 3, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • NailheadBob
    • January 5, 2022

84. 1954 Olds accelerator linkage pictures needed

    By rocken, November 12, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • junkyardjeff
    • January 1, 2022

85. 1921 olds

    By Tim Dewsnup, November 10, 2021
    • 1 reply
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    • Stude Light
    • December 27, 2021

86. 1916 Northway engine color

    By Restorer32, May 26, 2021
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    • Stude Light
    • December 27, 2021

87. F35 / F36 ignition timing

    By ThatsMe, December 18, 2021
    • 11 replies
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    • Bloo
    • December 24, 2021

88. Bleeding brakes-‘68 442

    By Jrbrks, December 20, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • Jrbrks
    • December 20, 2021

89. 1931 OLDSMOBILE GUIDE TILT RAY HEADLAMP LENS

    By 42cady, December 12, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • 42cady
    • December 14, 2021

90. TURN & BRAKE SIGNAL LIGHTS

    By autonut, December 6, 2021
    • 7 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • December 11, 2021

91. 1948 Olds "98" Trunk Hinge

    By autonut, December 2, 2021
    • 0 replies
    • 199 views
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    • autonut
    • December 2, 2021

92. 1957 -371 engine cylinder head bolts

    By pitman, November 17, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 366 views
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • November 24, 2021

93. 1937 Oldsmobile F37 2dr sedan (slant back)

    By Starcarrier, October 24, 2021
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    • Starcarrier
    • October 24, 2021

94. 1935 flat 6 Over heating

    By brad wellman, August 30, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • August 30, 2021

95. Brake shoe material

    By kgreen, April 30, 2021
    • 3 replies
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    • Barney Eaton
    • August 29, 2021

96. 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass f85

    By Willy Reppert, July 8, 2021
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    • Willy Reppert
    • July 8, 2021

97. 1964 F-85 Cutlass engine swap

    By pitman, April 17, 2018
    • 14 replies
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    • Surfbinder
    • June 14, 2021

98. Decode 1956 Olds Cowl Tag

    By ryrysmith, September 12, 2008
    • 16 replies
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    • AlexPorter8199
    • May 17, 2021

99. 1949/50 Oldsmobiles Sparkplug Chart

    By BillV, January 14, 2007
    • 8 replies
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    • jeff.tennis
    • May 7, 2021

100. 1958 Jetaway Trans

     By ed burke, November 21, 2020
     • 2 replies
     • 499 views
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     • Larry Schramm
     • May 1, 2021