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O.K. I've been doing some research and have come to this conclusion.
The only way to find a decode for these tags is to find a dealers
wholesale car order form. It would have all the codes that are added
to the base tag at the assembly plant.
Anyone ever seen one or have one I could copy ???????
Dave Holt
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I have had the best luck with
boosterdewey.com
Dave
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The best thing you can do is invest in a service manual, it will
have all you need to get the car back to "normal". E BAY is a good source.
Welcome and good luck with your project.
Dave
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John, that sounds like a good buy.
Get yourself the factory service manual and don,t get in a hurry.
DON,T try to start the car until you have cleaned the fuel system.
That will save you a lot of headaches.
Good luck with your project.
Dave
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Both of the diagrams you want are in the 1961 Olds Service manual. You can get one on e bay , fairly inexpensive. 1961 1962 Oldsmobile Shop Manual CD Olds 88 98 Cutlass : eBay Motors (item 390136240273 end time Apr-26-10 13:19:17 PDT) can also find the hard copy on e bay.
Dave
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O. K. , the tools are on the way to those who sent their addresses.
I checked the D-88 which I don't believe has ever been adusted
since it left the factory.
Would you believe, the accellerator pedal height is 3/16" shorter
than the tool. ????
This car and tranny run perfectly, smooth as silk so I suggest that
you will have to tweak things after using the tool(s).
I am going to try that dimension on the Starfire to see what happens.
Remember to get the carb. right first.
Also , here is a pic of the end of the slim jim filler tube.
I have said there is a spring behind the ball, NOT SO.
The ball (non magnetic) is kept from falling out by the two small prongs.
Internal pressure holds the ball against its seat and stops
fluid from exiting the filler pipe .
Good luck, Dave
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What color do you need????
Dave Holt
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A friend in Australia needs the top right front fender stainless trim, what shape is yours in ???
Thanx, Dave
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Yes, that was me. Got lucky and received the "Best of Class" at that Nationals.
Lately though I see a lot of cars over restored with high gloss every where, chassis, under
the hood etc. I have to admit they really look nice but they did not come that way from the
factory. You also never saw a car in the showroom with shiny tires or rubber trim. It was always the natural dull new rubber look.
Not complaining, it's just hard to compete against some of those things side by side.
I hope to participate at Reno next year and Des Moines in 2012.
Don't know how long this old (75) man can keep it going.
I have a 1961 2DR coupe that is the twin of the Starfire, 32OOO original miles
Hope to bring both to the Nationals.
Thanx for the response, I'll get the tools out as soon as I can
but have been very busy lately.
Dave Holt
The pic's are the Starfire at the top of Pikes Peak
The coupe in Denver , I took it back to show the folks I
bought it from after restoring it.
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You fellows that need these send me a PM with names and addresses.
I'll get them made up soon.
Thanx, Dave
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I have discovered that the BT 31-8 is listed as a Starfire tool. It is 3/16' longer than the BT31-1 measurement for setting the accelerator pedal height.
Don't know why since all the linkages are the same for any 1961-62 4V carb.
I have a 100% stock two barrel 1961 (30Koriginal miles) that is still factory adjusted and I will check both tools against that to see if there is a difference. I finally made contact with Sawrey and he is looking for both tools. If he cannot come up with anything I will copy the tools I have and make them available.
Dave
The pic is the car with 30K miles, I took it to Denver after restoring it
to show it to the folks (pictured) I bought it from. They were thrilled to
see the old car again.
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I am surprised no one mentioned "Impala Bob's" for Chevy Parts.
1 800 IMPALAS WWW.impalas.com - Chevrolet restoration parts for classic Chevy Impalas and all full size Chevrolet cars.
A lot of parts interchange with my Oldsmobiles.
Dave
Pics 1961 Starfire at the top of Pikes Peak
1961 Starfire and 1961 Dynamic 88 coupe
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Nope , called Fusick today they said they don't Have them for 1961 Olds.
Thanx anyway, Dave
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Does anyone know of a source for V belts
without the notches ???
Costs me points when judged.
Dave
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Does anyone know of a source for V belts
that do not have notches ???
Costs me points when judged.
Dave
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The mans name is:
Bill Sawrey
120 Monger Road
Rockwood Tennessee 37854
He has an unlisted phone #
I am trying to make contact by mail
and get a phone #
His E Bay Id is TOOLZGUY but I have not
seen anything lately.
Will post if I get anything
Dave
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Paul, there are two tools required to make the correct adjustments to the slim jim.
The first step is to make sure the carburetor is dead on, if not no adjustments to the linkages can be made with any positive effect.
BT (Boroughs Tool) 38-8 sets the accelerator height. It measures 5" from the center of the hole to the opposite end of the tool. Thats the second step in making the adjustments. You can make that adj. with a ruler.
BT 33-1 is then used to make the adjustments.
The pin is 5/32" dia.X 7/16 ' long.
The holes are all 5/16" Dia.
From the center of the pin to the first hole is 2 and 1/16"
From the center of the first hole to the center of the 2nd hole is 4 and 7/16".
From the center of the pin to the center of the 2nd hole is 6 and 1/2 ".
The offset is 1/2". I have the name of the guy who has these and will let you know as soon as I can find the info.
I hope this helps, but the carb. has to be right before you can adj. the tranny.
Dave Holt
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Is the car still available ???
Dave
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Pricey but very nice. Check this out.
GenerNator high amp classic car alternator built inside generator
Dave Holt
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YES, I THINK YOU ARE MISSING A PANEL THAT COVERS JUST THAT EXPOSED PART OF THE SEAT
I KNOW THE 1961 AND 62 HAD THE PANEL. IT HAD PERFORATIONS OR A SCREEN WHERE THE
REAR SPEAKER WAS MOUNTED
SOME ONE ON THIS FORUM SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEND A PHOTO OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE.
THE PARTS MANUAL DOES NOT SHOW A PICTURE BUT THE PART IS GROUP15.000 AND IT IS CALLED "REAR SEATBACK COVER TRIM. YOU WILL SEE IT ON ANY 1961 THRU 1964 CONVERTIBLE. HOPE THIS HELPS, ANY UPHOLSTERY SHOP COULD MAKE ONE, IT WOULD BE THE SAME MATERIAL AND BASE COLOR OF THE REAR SEAT.
DAVE HOLT
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To my knowledge, the pigtail was never on an original 61-64 Olds cable.
It must be a "generic" item for later or other makes.
Dave
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Here is Raymond Millers email. He is buying a few parts from me and I know he needs the passenger side molding for the door(not the aluminum) the molding that goes down the center of the aluminum, for a 1962 Starfire.
Western Australia email raymondmiller2@bigpond.com
Dave
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Go to impalabob.com, they are really up on the interchange between chevy and Olds
Dave
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CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THIS FITS ////
GM PART # V-6463
1950 THRU 1957 GM CARS?????
FISHER BODY COWL TAGS FOR 1961
in Oldsmobile - General
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EUREKA, I've got one coming in the mail.
Turns out the order form is 14 pages,
NOT CHEAP but apparently the only one around.
I will post some info as soon as I can get my hands on it.
Dave Holt