dlh61olds
-
Posts
339 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Gallery
Events
Posts posted by dlh61olds
-
-
-
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
-
-
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
-
Go to www.classicaccessories.org , you will find pictures of many early heaters and their applications.
Good luck, Dave
-
The really nice thing about the B-J auction is the opportunity to see all the cars up close and personal before they go on the block. I go on Sat. to see the concept cars auctioned and spend most of the day looking at the cars out in the tents. There are also tons of "automobilia" to look at and it goes each day from about 10 A.M until 2 P.M. when the car auction starts.
There are also food concessions in the tent area with good food at not to stiff prices.
My son is handicapped so we have to rent a golf cart for the day for about $65
but by the end of a very long day I'm glad we have it. We go for the general admission price and have never been disappointed. I order the catalog on the internet but, you can pick one up when you get there. We order it before the auction in order to study it for a week or so in advance.
You won't believe how big the area is until you see it. If you buy a program or catalog you will find out which cars sell on any day and gear your visit to the ones you are really interested in, but you can see them all in the tent area or exhibit tents beforehand and get all the close up pictures you want.
Go with the idea of seeing everything and you will get your moneys worth whether
you pay the general admission or the bidders fee.
Have a good time, Dave
-
The owner of our local electrical rebuilder (gen-alt-starter-etc) recommends
the 6-volt Optima instead of an 8-volt battery. He uses them in all his restored tractors instead of 8-volt batteries. I put one in my '28 Olds and am really happy with it. It does a great job, and you don't have to mess with the regulator. Check out that option. Be aware if you run the battery completely down it takes about two days at 8-amps to bring it back to the top.
Good luck with your project and please post your results, no matter which way you go.
Thanx, Dave
-
The 1961 Motors Manual calls this spring a "dampener". Indicates it is missing or insulated from the drum if the brakes squeal on application.The Olds parts manual simply calls it a coil spring.
Dave
1961 Starfire trim
in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell
Posted
Thanx Ed, I'll give you a call. Dave