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  1. Had the front end rebuilt five years ago. But will check again for common problems. I have another Olds -- a 66 -- that I replaced with bias with radials and saw a huge improvement in the handling. I haven't entered the 60 for judging yet so am debating which way to go. My convertible has had two sets of Lesters and definitely not going with another set. Mark

  2. 1 hour ago, Matt Harwood said:

    On things like that it usually depends on the judge that's looking at the tires. If he merely knows it should have 14-inch bias-ply tires, you'll be fine. If, on the other hand, he's an expert on 1960 Oldsmobiles and knows that they didn't come with H78-14 tires, then he may very well ding you a few points for having the wrong size. Knowledge vs. expertise. I would venture to say that at any show other than the Oldsmobile club national meet, nobody will know the difference. But at the national level of a marque club there are very knowledgeable guys who really nail the details. You never know who's looking. It comes down to how high are you trying to go with judging this particular car and is it nice enough to where 2-10 points off will affect its standing?

     

    Ultimately, it's your car, you should do it the way you want. If being absolutely correct matters, than that's your answer. If "mostly correct" is OK with you, then that's a different answer that's no less right for you. If it ultimately makes you smile, that's always the right answer.

    Many thanks for the great response. Would like to keep it original but have not been happy with the performance of the standard issue bias. Am still thinking it through but do appreciate the guidance. Mark

     

  3. One of my 1960 Oldsmobiles needs new tires. A friend with the same car recently replaced his standard bias tires(8.50 x 14) with a set of H78-14 bias ply tires from Coker. He says the tire's width is wider than standard bias and the car rides much better.  The question is if I buy a set of these and then take the car for judging, will I get dinged because the H designation was not available in 1960 as a bias tire? I know it's splitting hairs but I figure it's better to ask before taking my chances on the show field. 

    Mark  

  4. Hi Glen,

    Fusick's has square mats which I'm fine with for the back. I'd really like to get the set that was intended for the front though and these have been incredibly hard to find. I currently have a set from a 60 Pontiac which is too big (even after trimming) and have started to crack on the driver's side. The NOS set was made specifically for 59-60 Olds. I've tried 63-64 era sets and they are also too big even with trimming.

    So the search goes on. I'm placing ads and will continue to watch EBay.

    Regards,

    Mark

  5. Hi,

    I'm trying to find NOS accessory floor mats for my 1960 Olds. I've check with all the usual parts sources -- ebay, Fusick', Year One ... and I'm finding every GM from that era except the ones I need. Anyone have any idea where to find a set?

    I've attached illustrations of the original mats from accessories catalogs that came with the car.

    Thanks,

    Mark

    http://www.1960oldsmobile.com/factory_lit/accessories/index.html#

    60 Olds Floor Mats.pdf

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