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Just saw this post. I'll try to work on those on Monday. Picture of the nose piece?
Paul
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Yep. 14 is Platinum. A is for a white top.
Paul
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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
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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
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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
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<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
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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
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Fits '51 Super 88 and '52 all.
Paul
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Is it possible the number on the title is the motor number?
Do you have reservations about posting the number shown on the title on this board?
Paul
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Here's what I've got so far:
9781534 has no superceding numbers. Discontinued 6/76. Group 12.112 is the front side door molding group. Can't get an application yet.
1216120 is discontinued so long it's not even in the system. Headlight buckets are usually group 2.726 No application yet either.
Paul
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I'm working on these...
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They were called Mimetic Wire Wheel Discs and were a factory option for '53, '54 and '55. They show up on eBay periodically. Make sure they come with the retainers.
Paul
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Yes, it would. I would think that would be a very popular item with them.
Paul
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Well, now we know.
20163693 (new number) fits the driver's door of:
78-80 Olds Cutlass Supreme, Supreme Brougham and Calais with B85 belt reveal molding option.
78-80 Buick Regal, Limited and Sport Coupe with B85 belt reveal molding option or CB4 and C04 rear padded vinyl tops.
Paul
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Group 10.707 is front door window reveal moldings.
It is not in my thru '65 Cadillac book.
It is also not in my thru '66 Pontiac book.
Nor is it in my thru '72 Buick book.
But here's some more information:
20073165 started out in life as 20073167, changing to 20073165 on 12-1-77. 20073165 changed to 20163693 on 1-1-82. 20163693 was discontinued on 1-1-94.
I hope to be able to figure out what this fits when I get to work tomorrow and have access to my computerized GM catalog.
Paul
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You might be able to get a headliner from Classic Industries. They sell Impala parts. Your Delta is the same body as an Impala. You'd be surprised the stuff from an Impala that will fit on an Olds. As far as seat material, you'll have to try somewhere like SMS in the Pacific Northwest. They sometimes have NOS material and reproduction vinyls. They've got a website. If you enter the information from your trim plate, they'll send you samples of what they have. Then you'll have to take it to a shop and have new covers made. But SMS may be able to make you covers as well. Both places can be found by running a web search.
Paul
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I would think on that car you would want the taller sidewall. I'm currently running radials on my '62 Starfire with no problems. However, I have heard that older wheels were never intended for radial tires and can flex quite a bit. I had radials on a '52 98 once and it was always throwing hubcaps due to the wheel flex.
Paul
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There is a possibility you could have a bad cluster. We had an Achieva in the shop a couple of years ago with a bad cluster. The rebuilder was having a problem with the replacement clusters and we went through 3 more clusters before we got a good one. Or you could have any one of a number of other problems. I recommend your friendly local GM dealer, preferably one that used to service Oldsmobiles.
Paul
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Toronado handles don't interchange with anything. Discontinued in '77 and '78. I couldn't track any down through my usual channels.
Hubcaps don't interchange, either.
Paul
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Answers to:
1. I can't check that until Monday. My parts book is at work. I'm tempted to say they are the same, but not sure.
2. See answer #1. Something tells me they are different.
3. Toronado dashes are fun. To access that bulb, I think you're going to have to drop the dash, which involves dropping the column. If you choose to do this, you'll want to replace all of the bulbs while you are in there. More than likely one bulb for the whole control assembly. You may be able to change that bulb from the bottom, but I doubt it. The last time I was in a Toro dash was about 5 years ago, so things are a little fuzzy.
4. I don't think so.
Paul
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ordered a new radiator from USA Parts. Took 4 weeks for delivery and when I set it in the car, it was fully 4 inches too short top to bottom.</div></div>
I don't want to turn this into a vendor bashing thread, but I have had multiple bad experiences with USA in regards to wrong parts and poor customer service. I try very hard not to buy from them. Just an FYI.
Paul
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I'd take it to your local, friendly radiator shop and let them work on it. Maybe it can be re-cored, or just rodded out.
Paul
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So what did you did to get it in specs?
Paul
Can anyone help me with my Olds vin number??
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Paul