[Modern fuel sending unit replacement for mid 30’s GM?]

Thanks to Joespoolhall I have a working gas gauge!

 

Had to have the tank lined. It had about 2” of rust slag in the bottom. Car should run better now

 

[Modern fuel sending unit replacement for mid 30’s GM?]

1 hour ago, Axial_Flow said:

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[Modern fuel sending unit replacement for mid 30’s GM?]

Looking for a modern replacement for my 1935 Oldsmobiles fuel sending unit. 

 

Ive emailed the major suppliers and no one seems to know (fusick, Kanter, ect)

 

Here is the one i pulled out of the tank

 

 

2.5” dia top flange with 5 screw holes 

4.5” from flange to cog mechanism 

 

 

Thanks!

 

[Aftermarket overdrive transmission for pre-war GM cars?]

It really is about lowering the rpm’s at the end of the day. 

 

Ill look into the companies suggested to see if they have something for my Olds

 

 

[Aftermarket overdrive transmission for pre-war GM cars?]

Ed certainly makes the best argument for not going over 65 in a pre-war vehicle. 

 

I think ill just stay off the hiways  

[Aftermarket overdrive transmission for pre-war GM cars?]

Id love to drive my 1935 Oldsmobile on the hiway but, it struggles beyond 65mph. 

 

Is there an overdrive transmission, like the Mitchell for the Ford?

 

 

Thanks

Tim

[Dash temp gauge reading is the hottest point in the engine?]

1935 Oldsmobile flathead 6 has a dash temp gauge that sits between 140 and 180. That’s reasonable, right?

 

but when I stop and check with a laser thermometer, the head ranges between 170 and 200

 

is the sensor toast? Is a 195f reading next to the spark plug a bad thing?

 

Im so confused…

 

 

 

 

[Post a picture of your father or grandfathers car..]

Thank you Matt Harwood and Gunsmoke for your kind words. 

 

[Can this cast iron exhaust manifold be saved?]

6 hours ago, TTR said:

How many heat cycles and/or miles since the repair ?

Driven about 100 miles in 20-ish intervals. More planed on the weekends 

 

 

[Post a picture of your father or grandfathers car..]

So much for my heart felt post about the picture of my grampa’s car and the story attached 

[Post a picture of your father or grandfathers car..]

4 minutes ago, keiser31 said:

Not to argue, but to educate....THIS is a 1927 Chevrolet roadster....way different.

So what is it then, smart guy. 

[Post a picture of your father or grandfathers car..]

36 minutes ago, keiser31 said:

Newer than a 1927.

No. 1927

[Post a picture of your father or grandfathers car..]

Here is my 17 year old grandpa with his 1927 Chevrolet Roadster. He was the only on the army base with a car and was very popular!

he lied about his age to get into WW2 so he could be with his brothers. When he landed in England, he rushed to meet one of his brothers. About 10 min before he arrived at the base, it was hit by a bomb and his brother perished. 10 minutes later and he would have died. 10 minutes and I would not have existed to post this beautiful picture. It hangs on my wall in my livingroom

 

 

[Is there a Rumble seat law in Ontario Canada?]

Ive scoured the govt website and couldn’t find anything even close to the description or law. 

Wouldn’t want to get a damned ticket without knowing 

 

Any idea?

 

Thanks

Tim

[1935 Oldsmobile coupe for sale in Ontario Canada $35,000 CDN]

Update!

 

restoration complete

 

full interior, rebuilt water pump, rebuilt intake and exhaust manifolds, timing and carb rebuild. 

An artist friend did the woodgrain paint on the interior

Runs like a top. Stays nice and cool in traffic and looks great!

 

 

 

 

 

[Can this cast iron exhaust manifold be saved?]

Update!

 

it has been welded and installed. So good so far

 

 

[How do my spark plugs look?]

Here are the 6 spark plugs, from front of engine to back, I removed, inspected, cleaned and gapped them today. (The gaps were fine at .025)

They are from a 1935 Oldsmobile straight 6cyl

 

Ive done a little light engine work like, replacing the exhaust and intake manifolds, rebuilt water pump and cleaned out the carb

 

Let me know what you all think!

 

 

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[64 Riviera electric rad fan recommendations]

Hello

 

My 64 Riv is ALWAYS hot. I’d like to put an electric fan in at the rad. 

 

Anyone have a suggestion on size ect?

 

Thanks

Tim

 

 

 

[Starter on 6volt 35 Buick very slow cranking when hot.]

16 minutes ago, MCHinson said:

The obvious potential problem does not seem to have been mentioned. What type of battery cables do you have on the car? If they have been replaced with modern smaller cables designed for 12 volts, replace them with the proper size cables. Also you need to make sure that all of the connections are clean, tight, and that the ground is attached to bare (not painted) metal. 

 

If you can have someone else attempt to start the car while you hold onto the battery cables, if they are getting hot, you have found at least one of your problems is a battery cable. New correctly sized battery cables installed correctly will often fix slow cranking 6 volt starter problems.  

I literally just came in from the garage, unable to start my 35 Olds, and the positive cable was red hot. It says (1) on the cable so Im assuming its too small?

A 00-gauge is needed?
would the modern equivalent be a 2-0? 

[Transmission and differential oil on 35’ Olds?]

A mechanic told me that I can use the same 80/90 gear oil in both trans and diff. Does this sound right?

 

Its going into a 1935 Oldsmobile

 

 

[1935 Oldsmobile transmission removal trouble]

19 hours ago, Whatever said:

Hey Tim quick question would you happen to know how many block plugs the 213.3 has on it? I see 3 on one side and it does seam to have any on the back of the plug . Cheers David

Only 3 plugs

[1935 Oldsmobile barn find!]

Nothing like a good ol’ barn find!
This 1935 Oldsmobile, and hay loft full of parts, was located about 5 minutes from where I grew up. 

Heres a quick video of the trip. 
 

Featherstones Garage barn find

 

Some of the parts found will go onto my mostly restored 3 window coupe that Im presently working on. 

More video of that restoration to come!

 

 

[1936 Olds Coupe F-36]

I have this from a 35 but it needs some repair and rechrome

 

 

[1936 Olds Coupe F-36]

Is it the zeppelin, like on the 35?

 

[35 Oldsmobile interior]

I am presently restoring the interior of my 1935 three window coupe

 

What are you looking for?