dlh61olds

Hello all, just a note to tell you I have been "MONKEYING" with both the 4-GC and the 2-GC on my Olds cars and have found that you MUST get the carb to behave before you can adjust the slim jim. Most of all on both carbs, the fuel must cover the jets completely when you pull the top of the carb off. I wish there was a fuel level mark in the bowl. When I used the shop manual settings I had insufficient fuel levels to maintain smooth operation under all conditions. Once I made sure the bowls remained about half full 1/8" to 1/4" above the top of the jets every thing settled down. I found this to be true with both carbs. I hope this helps you some. Good luck, Dave

I have located 2- 1956 Olds manual transmissions. They come with 1-bell housing, clutch, flywheel,pressure plate and a Hurst floor shifter. Contact is: David Harris 719 232 7572. E-mail is hpoldsdave@gmail.com Dave is moving, make him an offer. The engine is the 1966 400 CID with hi-lift cam and the big lifters. Dave

Check with Fusick Automotive at 860 623 1583 or 1589. They have OEM colors for all the other years and can probably tell you if the green used on other years is correct for the 61-64 low compression engines. Good luck with your project, Dave.

Rascar, I still own and drive a 1961 Olds Starfire, here in Colo.Spgs. Colorado. I also owned a 1961 Olds 2-dr coupe (D-88) that I bought new. The Starfire has 10.25-1 compression and has a tendency to run hot if I leave the winter (180)thermostat in all year. This car also has factory air. I went to the 160 and things are much better except on 100 degree days. With the original 1961 it was common practice in those days to switch thermostats twice a year, 180 in the fall and 160 in the spring. The 1961 coupe was the 2-barrel, low compression (8.75-1), and it never gave me any trouble, as long as I changed the thermostat twice a year. I'm sure your car has the high comp.394 engine which is 10.5-1 345 HP and produces even more heat. If it also has air that creates even more demand for cooling. The only useful advice I have is, don't let the car idle at a standstill any more than absolutely necessary. Good luck, Dave

Thanx Ed, I'll give you a call. Dave

Glen. Sawrey's new e mail is; toolzguy@aol.com. Dave

Monty, I have lost your e-mail address, write me again, please. Thanx, Dave

Don't know who I responded to, but will check this out. Thanx, Dave

Beth, take the old tank to the nearest radiator shop. Most of those guys will "boil" the tank out and will fix any leaks. They will also treat the inside of the tank to prevent further corrosion. Most shops are very reasonable, so shop around if you think the price is too high. My '28 Olds was $50. If the tank is that bad you need to clean the fuel lines and the carburetor before you even think of starting the engine. Don't forget the fuel pump. Good luck, Dave

I deal with Ron Theisman in Colo.Spgs. He has over 30 years exp. in the field. Reach him at (719) 471 1887.A very good man. Past pres. of VMCCA in Colo.Spgs. Thanx for asking, Dave (dlh61olds)

Thanx for the info., they have exactly what we need!!!!!! Thanx, Dave

Ragtop65, sorry if I mislead you. I was stating what the window is supposed to do. The pass. side rear window is the one not working. We have traced it to the switch, which is fully enclosed in a glass tube, activated by a "knife" that works with a magnet. The other side is fine and acts normally. Any idea where to get a new switch???????? or used????????? Thanx, Dave

Anyone have a lead on the hood spears for a 1961 Starfire ???? There is a left and a right spear due to the curvature of the hood. Thanx, Dave

We are working on a 1966 Lincoln Continental 4-door convertible. Every thing works except the passenger side rear door window switch.The switch lowers the window about an inch when you open the door and re-raises it when the door is closed.. Any one have an idea what years this was used and where a replacement switch might be located????????? Left side and right side are mirror images and, the part# for the one we need is C6VB-14A130-A. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx, Dave

Where can you get a new wheel for $400??????? Thanx, Dave

I just discovered a link to the "Futurliner" on another forum. Go to www.futurliner.com. Dave

The silver Pontiac is the 1964 prototype "BANSHEE XP-833 COUPE" designed by John DeLorean. It was considered too much of a threat to the Corvette and only two were built that would run. GM ordered the development stopped. Dave

These are pic's I took at the B-J auction, the Olds was last year and the rest were this year. As far as I know the bus was built in 1950 and it toured the U.S. along with the concept cars, used as a display with a stage and all that. It was called the "Parade of Progress". Thanx for lookin', Dave

These are pic's of the green 1954 Pontiac Concept car. I think there is a picture of the engine on my friends 35mm. I'm not sure if we got the pic but, for what it's worth it is a FLATHEAD SIX with 3- carbs!!! The red car is a 1972 Chrysler Concourse De Elegance. I didn't check the engine but,it is a 2-seater with about 6 pieces of luggage where the back seat would be. There is no trunk and the spare is electrically presented to who ever is going to change a tire from under the spare cover. The siver car is the Pontiac Firepower, I don't remember what year it is, I'll look it up in my $20 inc. S&H B-J catalog when I can.Notice the red interior, that was a great color combination.Also notice the hump in the middle of the hood, we don't know if there was some functional purpose or not. Thanx, Dave

I am still looking for aluminum door trim for my 1961 Starfire. I have located the aluminum rear quarter panel for a 1962 Starfire, NOS. I could get one piece for one of the doors I need and would have to waste about 30" of it. I'd rather see it go to someone who needs the whole piece. Give me a call at 719 634 4238 and I'll tell you who has it. Thanx, Dave

I am still looking for the door trim for my 1961. I have 1 NOS(I think drivers side)rear quarter trim for a 1962 Starfire located. I could cut one of the pieces I need out of it but, would have to waste about 30" of mint panel. If someone wants it give me a call at 719 634 4238 Thanx, Dave

I have a lead on 1 NOS aluminum rear quarter panel for a 1962 Starfire. I can get only one of the panels I need and would have to scrap about 30" of mint panel. Give me a call 719 634 4238 if you need the 1962 panel.

I have a lead on 1 (I think drivers side) NOS aluminum panel for a 1962 Starfire. I am thinking of buying it and cutting one of the panels I need from it. I'd really like to see someone who needs that panel buy it !!! I can only get one of the panels I need out of it and would have to scrap about 30" of mint panel. BUMMER. Give me a yell at 719 634 4238 if you are interested. Call 6 to 9 P.M. Mountain Time Thanx, Dave

My son and I had a great time at the B-J auction again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just getting to see some of the cars and get pic's before and after they were sold is worth the trip. For example, the 1954 Pontiac concept car. Where in the heck has it been for the last 50 years????? We got close ups of the interior and all views that we wanted. It seems to me like all these old classic cars will continue to grow in value. I don't have a clue what 2005 model of car would be called a classic 25 or 50 years from now. Outside of some of the custom cars(assembled from brand new parts in catalogs) And a few really stylized custom cars, todays manufacturers aren't producing any thing worth saving. Even the Corvette looks the same year after year. I personally am an Olds fan. Take a look at every year of Olds starting about 1950 and ending in 1963 and you will see that except for 1954-5-6 you have a brand new sheet metal design every year. With very few exceptions all of the modern cars look to me like they are formed with a cookie cutter. The only real difference is the badge they wear. It is also nice to know that someone appreciates the old cars and is willing to pay what they think the cars are worth. Have you seen what some "art" brings at auctions like a canvas done by an elephant. True, some of the custom cars are built just to put in the B-J auction and a lot of old cars are restored to show room condition for the same reason. I for one, owner of a couple of cars, (1961 Olds Starfire and 1928 F-28 sedan)am glad some one likes the old stuff and is willing to put their money on what they think is a good long term investment. So there, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it !!! Thanx, if you read it all. Dave

Thanx for the lead,Dave