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1. 1958 Jetaway Trans

   By ed burke, November 21, 2020
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   • Larry Schramm
   • May 1, 2021

2. 49-62 Olds Standard Water Pump Life

   By senginc, March 10, 2021
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   • Larry Schramm
   • May 1, 2021

3. 1940 Olds convertible dome light switch

   By PFindlay, November 22, 2020
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   • PFindlay
   • May 1, 2021

4. roto hydra-matic

   By Guest dstaton, February 20, 2012
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   • Ben the builder
   • April 25, 2021

5. Engine “miss” or stumble - ‘68 442

   By Jrbrks, April 18, 2021
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   • Jrbrks
   • April 19, 2021

6. 1950 Oldsmobile 88 - Oil drain location

   By jeff.tennis, April 6, 2021
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   • jeff.tennis
   • April 6, 2021

7. 48 Olds 98 Air Cleaner Color

   By MarkDe, March 28, 2021
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   • MarkDe
   • March 28, 2021

8. Steering column issue 1964

   By mrolds88, January 26, 2021
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   • mrolds88
   • February 5, 2021

9. Moraine and Bendix power brake units - interchangeable?

   By gregleck, July 30, 2020
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   • gregleck
   • January 20, 2021

10. 1962 Olds 88 power steering hose - part number?

    By gregleck, January 16, 2021
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    • gregleck
    • January 18, 2021

11. Dealing with 57-63 Deluxe wheelcover clips

    By rocketraider, January 5, 2021
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    • rocketraider
    • January 5, 2021

12. Bracket for alternator conversion

    By rocken, January 1, 2021
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    • rocken
    • January 3, 2021

13. Motor serial #

    By GARY F, December 31, 2020
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    • GARY F
    • January 1, 2021

14. Rochester Carb 2 Barrel Model 2g, 2GC,2gv Hot Idle Compensator Cover

    By dgpnaples, December 24, 2020
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    • dgpnaples
    • December 31, 2020

15. 350 Rocket Project

    By teewesst, December 28, 2020
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    • joe_padavano
    • December 29, 2020

16. 1936 f36 4 door touring sedan

    By Zachary McMurray, November 25, 2020
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    • JFranklin
    • November 25, 2020

17. 1955 Hydramatic

    By Oldtech, November 15, 2020
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    • Oldtech
    • November 15, 2020

18. fasteners used for reserve vacuum tank

    By gregleck, November 14, 2020
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    • joe_padavano
    • November 15, 2020

19. 1960 Oldsmobile super 88 394 ci Coolant leak

    By Olds Steve, November 15, 2020
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    • The 55er
    • November 15, 2020

20. ID IDENTIFICATION HARDTOP OR CONVERTIBLE DOOR WINDOW GARNISH MOLDINGS

    By Bustingear, November 12, 2020
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    • Bustingear
    • November 12, 2020

21. 1954 Olds 88 Horn problems

    By Big GM, August 31, 2020
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    • Big GM
    • September 13, 2020

22. Rear axle Oldsmobile L-37

    By Goreks, August 26, 2020
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    • GARY F
    • September 3, 2020

23. 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Heater Defroster

    By dcaddick, May 20, 2020
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    • dcaddick
    • August 28, 2020

24. 56 Olds wheel stud

    By Donald McMillan, August 27, 2020
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    • Donald McMillan
    • August 27, 2020

25. 1992 V-6 3.1 L. rear spark plug change. UGH!!

    By MKMIII, August 8, 2019
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    • Oldtech
    • August 23, 2020

26. 1958 Jetaway transmission problem

    By ed burke, August 14, 2020
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • August 15, 2020

27. 69 442 brake problems

    By will442, April 10, 2007
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    • Max Damage
    • August 4, 2020

28. 54 olds88 brake booster vacuum lines

    By gearman50, July 24, 2020
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • July 28, 2020

29. 1969 Cutlass S rear axle width

    By VintageIronage, June 22, 2020
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    • VintageIronage
    • June 22, 2020

30. Engine number

    By 32Olds, June 21, 2020
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    • 32Olds
    • June 22, 2020

31. SLIM JIM ADJUSTMENT TOOLS ON EBAY, 1961 OLDSMOBILE

    By dlh61olds, June 20, 2020
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    • dlh61olds
    • June 20, 2020

32. GM Sports Mirrors

    By Barney Eaton, June 3, 2020
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    • joe_padavano
    • June 3, 2020

33. Tag Decode

    By James_Douglas, May 2, 2020
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • May 9, 2020

34. Engine to trans adapter 1

    By Kcmocarguy, April 28, 2020
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    • Kcmocarguy
    • April 28, 2020

35. 1968 442 - issues with the heating system

    By Jrbrks, March 21, 2020
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    • joe_padavano
    • March 22, 2020

36. 1958 Oldsmobile Exhaust

    By tommie b, March 1, 2020
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    • rocketraider
    • March 11, 2020

37. Wanted: info on 215 dual quad manifold

    By TeamEvil, January 13, 2006
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    • joe_padavano
    • March 9, 2020

38. 1949 Olds 88 2 door sedanette

    By Tford, March 4, 2020
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    • Tford
    • March 6, 2020

39. 63 cutlass Radiator

    By 63ss, March 4, 2020   

    • want to buy
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    • 63ss
    • March 4, 2020

40. 1941 Oldsmobile drops out of second gear

    By 32Olds, February 3, 2020
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    • pont35cpe
    • February 27, 2020

41. 1962 Dynamic 88 Dashboard lights

    By gregleck, January 31, 2020
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    • gregleck
    • January 31, 2020

42. 1952 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Transmission locks up

    By Arfttec, November 15, 2019
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    • graydog
    • January 4, 2020

43. 1949 88 Sedanette rear fenders...

    By Tford, December 7, 2019
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    • Tford
    • December 14, 2019

44. 1961-64 power antenna

    By dlh61olds, October 24, 2011
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    • Barney Eaton
    • December 4, 2019

45. '38 Olds Headlight Interchange

    By Starfire61, November 20, 2019
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    • Starfire61
    • November 20, 2019

46. 68 Toronado body parts

    By Shelley68, August 31, 2019
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    • rocketraider
    • October 8, 2019

47. 1969 Olds 442 air cleaner color

    By 69olds442, January 26, 2007
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    • joe_padavano
    • September 28, 2019

48. 71 cutlas supreme engine problem

    By David Gwin, September 23, 2019
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    • joe_padavano
    • September 23, 2019

49. 56 olds 88 factory air conditioning

    By Guest 400mag, January 25, 2011
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • September 10, 2019

50. Motor Codes I need some help please.

    By Guest, September 2, 2003
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    • joe_padavano
    • August 14, 2019

51. 1962 Starfire Wheel Color

    By PSAutomobilist, June 14, 2018
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    • PSAutomobilist
    • August 12, 2019

52. Heat riser on L8

    By Ornberg, August 7, 2019
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    • Bloo
    • August 8, 2019

53. rear seal on 371 cubic inch olds

    By sidhiatt, September 16, 2003
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    • rockettdog
    • July 19, 2019

54. 1962 Olds Dynamic 88 Speedometer cable routing

    By gregleck, July 2, 2019
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    • Oldsfan
    • July 5, 2019

55. 6 volt hi torque starter for 303 V8

    By graydog, July 3, 2019
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    • graydog
    • July 4, 2019

56. Brake system rebuild kit for 1962 Olds 88

    By gregleck, June 17, 2019
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    • D Yaros
    • June 20, 2019

57. 1937 Oldsmobile Distributor Electrical Power Problem

    By jharold64, June 7, 2019
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    • GARY F
    • June 8, 2019

58. New Purchase

    By breefo, May 10, 2019
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    • Guest
    • May 10, 2019

59. Help ID Futuramic Molding

    By loupeestuff, May 7, 2019
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    • loupeestuff
    • May 8, 2019

60. 72 oldsmobile

    By Erickm40, April 18, 2019
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    • joe_padavano
    • April 18, 2019

61. air dome on fuel pumps

    By Guest 1959olds, June 15, 2004
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    • Mark Pursell
    • April 7, 2019

62. 62 Starfire Disc Brake Conversion

    By kdthomp, October 7, 2004
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    • Timarellanes
    • March 27, 2019

63. HELP 67 OLDS CUT SUPR CONVERT ENGINE ID.

    By Barnes, March 22, 2019
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    • rocketraider
    • March 24, 2019

64. 68-72 Cutlass, headlight switch repl.

    By Clay Cook, March 9, 2019
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    • joe_padavano
    • March 9, 2019

65. no oil getting to rockers fresh built 455 olds motor

    By Cutlass Pat, February 24, 2019
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    • joe_padavano
    • February 24, 2019

66. 1948 Oldsmobile Speedometer/Cable problems

    By 48oldsguy, January 22, 2019
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    • 48oldsguy
    • February 5, 2019

67. Hydramatic Transmission oil level check

    By 48oldsguy, January 16, 2019
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    • 48oldsguy
    • January 30, 2019

68. 1931 OLDSMOBILE BRAKE/U-JOINT UPGRADE QUESTION

    By DE SOTO, December 24, 2018
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    • chistech
    • January 22, 2019

69. 1949 olds 88 hood springs

    By ken k., November 20, 2018
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    • 48oldsguy
    • January 18, 2019

70. 1964 Olds Cutlass with 1975-- 455 engine running HOT

    By pitman, September 6, 2018
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    • GARY F
    • December 31, 2018

71. Carburetor Vacuum Break Assembly -1968 442

    By Jrbrks, December 24, 2018
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    • cheezestaak2000
    • December 31, 2018

72. Pontiac Rally II wheels on a Dynamic 88???

    By Guest connl, October 11, 2007
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    • Bob 76 Grand Prix
    • December 31, 2018

73. 1955 olds vacuum lines - windshield wipers

    By bbock, May 19, 2006
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    • Marko1968
    • December 7, 2018

74. Decode 1960 Oldsmobile Body and Style Plate

    By Eginhard, October 22, 2018
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    • Eginhard
    • October 24, 2018

75. 1962 Olds Dynamic 88 source for grommets and fasteners

    By gregleck, September 13, 2018
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    • D Yaros
    • October 2, 2018

76. 1962 GM turn signal actuator assembly

    By gregleck, September 13, 2018
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    • gregleck
    • September 19, 2018

77. 1940 Olds Headlight Switch Removal?

    By scot, June 6, 2017
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    • scot
    • September 15, 2018

78. 1932 Oldsmobile wood wheel chrome ring removal

    By bifda, February 24, 2015
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    • chistech
    • September 13, 2018

79. '62 Starfire ign key off constant power draw question

    By Starfire62, September 6, 2018
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    • Starfire62
    • September 8, 2018

80. 1956 Carb Help

    By nifty 6, August 24, 2018
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    • nifty 6
    • August 29, 2018

81. V6 engine oil cooler

    By Barney Eaton, August 16, 2018
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    • Barney Eaton
    • August 16, 2018

82. '62 Starfire Console Wiring Question

    By Starfire62, July 28, 2018
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    • Starfire62
    • August 1, 2018

83. decode vin on 84 Olds...is it a true Hurst car?

    By jerry whitfield, April 21, 2016
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    • rocketraider
    • July 4, 2018

84. 1922 oldsmobile V8 engine specs

    By Duane bauer, June 28, 2018
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    • Guest
    • June 28, 2018

85. Ignition switch

    By Robert Colombo, May 27, 2018
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    • joe_padavano
    • May 31, 2018

86. Data for 1929 Olds 6 cylinder ignition timing

    By Joseph P. Indusi, May 29, 2018
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    • Joseph P. Indusi
    • May 30, 2018

87. Toronado Dash Removal

    By ronredman, May 21, 2018
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    • rocketraider
    • May 21, 2018

88. 95 Oldsmobile minvan

    By Mark d, May 21, 2018
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    • Mark d
    • May 21, 2018

89. Hydramatic transmission repair shop

    By Bhigdog, May 15, 2018
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • May 19, 2018

90. Rear Defroster switch

    By BoCat, May 10, 2018
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    • rocketraider
    • May 14, 2018

91. Loss of interior heating when moving-1968 442

    By Jrbrks, May 5, 2018
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    • Jrbrks
    • May 6, 2018

92. 394 balancer pulley

    By Oldsfan, April 23, 2007
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    • HessBrothers
    • May 3, 2018

93. 1940 Door Latch mechanism

    By kingrudy, April 12, 2018
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    • kingrudy
    • April 20, 2018

94. To "Gold Cad" or not to "Gold Cad"

    By Bee-Oh-Pee, April 10, 2018
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    • rocketraider
    • April 16, 2018

95. fender skirts

    By Storkey, March 31, 2018   

    • want to buy
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    • rocketraider
    • April 8, 2018

96. 1956 88 no start 1 2

    By Abua, March 17, 2018
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    • rocketraider
    • March 26, 2018

97. hydramatic slim jim 10 - no pressure - pump stuck?

    By pbob, March 12, 2018
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    • pbob
    • March 12, 2018

98. HEI conversion

    By Guest, April 23, 2003
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    • joe_padavano
    • February 23, 2018

99. 1955 Oldsmobile Chassis Parts Manual original

    By Chuck Kuntz, December 30, 2017   

    • for sale
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    • Chuck Kuntz
    • December 30, 2017

100. Original 1949 Oldsmobile Chassis Parts Manual

     By Chuck Kuntz, December 30, 2017   

     • for sale
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     • Chuck Kuntz
     • December 30, 2017