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Just ran across this, probably to late now since the original post has been deleted, but... 1609925 is in group 1.266. It is an upper radiator grille and fits '77 only DeVilles and Fleetwoods. Paul

Shooting some WD-40 on them should get them to stop. If it works, you're probably looking at new bushings again. They'll be quiet for a little while, but it'll come back. And it wont fix the problem, just make the noise go away for a little while. Last year, I made the mistake of putting NOS bushings in my '62 Starfire. I don't think they lasted 100 miles. Buy the time I pulled them out this year (6000 miles later), they were really bad. I replaced them with new bushing from Kanter. We'll see how they hold up. Replacing lower bushings is no fun the second time. Paul

Geez... I can't answer the cam question. What I'm wondering is, is the Slim Jim gonna hold up? Paul

I know a guy looking for good, solid rear bumper brackets for his '54 98 coupe. Please contact me so I can pass the info along. It'll give me brownie points with this guy if he ever wants to sell the car. Saw a set on eBay a few months ago, but one was rusted. I have GM part numbers (and pictures), but not in front of me. Paul

I've got this on my Hemi (they call it MDS - Multiple Displacement System), and I work at a Chevrolet dealer and we're starting to see the new Impalas and Montes come in with them. GM calls theirs DOD - Displacement on Demand. There is no 6, they either run on 8 or 4. And it's always the same 4. The computer kills the spark and fuel to those cylinders, and also triggers a solenoid that shuts off the oil to the lifters on those cylinders so the valves stay closed. During cruising, it will periodically kick back to 8 to equalize temperature, etc. But you never notice it. With the stock exhaust on my Hemi, I could never tell when I was in 4 mode. Now, with Magnaflow exhaust installed, I can hear it. But you certainly can't feel it. My Hemi has to use 5W-20 because of the lifter solenoid. I haven't heard of the GMs using different oil. Paul

Looking for a "Top Hat" style oil filler cap. My '67 425 had one. Unsure what other years they were used. Probably '65 and '66. Paul

4696477 fits 1957 Oldsmobile all, RH side. Paul

Olds made 98s from 1941 through 1996. They made 98 convertibles from 1941 through 1969. But for some reason they called them Classic 98s for '61 only. They called them all Starfire 98s in '58. I think they might have called them Classic 98s in '52 also. The 98 is on a different body from the Starfire. 98s shared bodies with Buick Electras and Cadillacs. The Starfire was based on the 88 body, which was shared with the Buick LeSabre and Invicta, and all Pontiacs and Chevrolets. Starfires had higher horsepower engines than even the 98s had. Plus there was the bucket/console interior and all the exterior aluminum trim.

Body and Chassis are together. I've yet to see a '62 assembly manual. The '62 shop manual is a supplement to the '61, and only covers things that are changed from '61. So you'll need a '61 and a '62. They are on eBay frequently. You should also invest is a Service Guild set. These cover additions/updates/changes that were not in the shop manual. There is a set of these on eBay right now. Paul

You do have a Ninety Eight convertible. It is a 1961. Sometimes Olds referred to the '61 98s as Classic 98. Don't know why, it was a one year only thing. I do not have production numbers in front of me, and can't tell you how many are left. I guess it's a 6.5 liter, over here we go by cubic inches and yours is 394, but I think I've seen it referred to as 6.5 somewhere else. You're way to high on the horsepower. Starfires had the highest horsepower available in an Olds and they were at 345. I think the 98s (and Super 88s) were 330. The wheels on your car are not stock. Neither is that fake spare thing on the trunk lid. Chrysler used to have those. They called them toilet seats. Other than that it's a very nice looking car. I'll try and get back to you with production numbers Paul

Without looking in my parts book, there was probably a standard and a deluxe wheel. The standard wheel would probably not have had a horn ring, just a horn button. And in '55 there may have been power steering and non-power steering wheels. They show in the dealer album, but I don't know that I have ever seen one in person. Paul

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">His '64 394 is more than likely high compression</div></div> "More than likely" being the key words. The low compression motors were an available option and it is possible that he could have one. I guess we need motor numbers to know for sure... Paul

Low compression motors were green in '61 and '62, probably in '64 as well. A shop manual would tell you for sure. Don't know what to tell you about paint. I've never really seen any available. I think it's the same green they used for the high compression motors in '60, but I don't think I've ever seen that, either. Paul

Nose piece - is this a hood ornament? Both part numbers are good. 10013754 fits 81-83 Grand Prix. Discontinued 3/98 10030133 fits 84-87 Grand Prix. Discontinued, still available from VPI. Last list price $44.89. Paul

Distributor cap fits: 58-74 Corvette 73-74 C/K Trucks w/8 cyl 73-74 G/P Vans w/8 cyl Previous numbers were 800063 & 800062 Newer numbers are 12338667 & 12363081 Newest number still available from GM with plenty of stock. Lists for $21.08. Paul

Door lock switch fits: 78-88 Malibu/Monte Carlo/El Camino 80-87 Caprice/Impala 78-87 LeMans/Bonneville-G/Grand Prix 80-87 Full Size Bonneville/Catalina/Parisienne 78-88 Cutlass 80-87 88/98/Custom Cruiser 78-87 Century/Regal 80-88 LeSabre/Electra/Estate Wagon Still available from GM with plenty of stock. Lists for $49.78. Paul

All the information you need is on my website: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/oldsfan/MySite/62oldspage.html Paul

Just saw this post. I'll try to work on those on Monday. Picture of the nose piece? Paul

Yep. 14 is Platinum. A is for a white top. Paul

Glenn has shown me the error of my ways. I was thrown by the synchromesh references. '70 all and '71 & '72 manual transmissions use the 1114428 as Glenn said. '71 & '72 automatics use a different number, which is shown is a different group, and is why I was confused. But it's all coming together now. BTW, 1114428 was discontinued in May of '91. You might want to try: Southside Automotive Minneapolis, MN 612-727-2404 inventory updated 3/7/06 Originality Plus Rancho Cuca Monga, CA 760-792-1020 inventory updated 5/30/01 Paul

Wow. You won at "stump the parts man." The only parts books I have access to are '66 to '68, and the '83 printing of the pre-'76 catalog. I'm finding what I believe to be this switch, but they only started using it in '71 (and it was threaded into the intake, yours appears not to be). They list one for '68-'74, but it appears not to be electrically controlled. Looks like you may have a '70 only piece and it may have been discontinued prior to the '83 printing. Paul

So, it's Palm Green, huh? I've always liked that color. Have a relative that had a new '51 98 sedan, Palm Green with a Sand Beige roof. Long before my time. Anyway... Top would be the code for the convertible top, if it was a convertible. ACC is for accessory codes. Only codes that would affect the body build, like hydraulic windows or something. I think I fixed your title number problem. The "Standard Catalog of Oldsmobile" says this about I.D. numbers: Serial number located on left front door pillar on right side of cowl. Engine number on block above water pump; and on plate on floor inside right door; and on left corner of block above generator: and on front of left cylinder head at negative battery terminal. Olds Super 88 numbers took the form of 518( )1001 to 518( )ending number. First two symbols indicate the year: 51=1951. Third symbol indicates series: 8=Super 88. Fourth symbol in ( ) indicated assembly plant as follows: M=Lansing. Remaining symbols were the unit's sequential production number. Starting number at each assembly plant was 1001. Ending numbers, by series, at each coded plant were: [super 88] M66062. Motor numbers (unrelated to assembly plants) were: [V-8] 8C1001 to 8C287312. Engines with a "B" prefix on Synchromesh cars. So, open the passenger door and lift the rug and look for that plate with the engine number and I'll bet that matches what's on your title. I think it was common practice years ago to use the engine number for registration purposes instead of the serial number. Mystery solved? Paul

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll have to do some digging when I get home tonight and see what I can find.</div></div> Oops. Forgot. Sorry. I'll try again tonight. Just for the heck of it, how 'bout the numbers off of the data plate on the firewall? Paul

Hmmm... sure looks like a serial number with 51 dropped off the front, doesn't it? So the last 6 don't match the last 6 of the vin on the title? Could be an engine number. I'll have to do some digging when I get home tonight and see what I can find. Paul

Fits '51 Super 88 and '52 all. Paul