D Yaros
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Could it be a 60's vintage International?
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Others will tell you it is worthless, but I use STP in all my rides, and have been doing such since the 60's. One thing STP will do is replace the now missing ZDDP from modern oils. I would put 20w in, if you can find it, otherwise 10w-30
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Dave:
The fire happened on August 12th, 1953.
Today, we think of cars coming out in the fall, and some car companies bring out the next year's models as early as June. Back in the '50s, though, the annoucement day for new yearly models was usually in January. GM would have been selling 1953 models right up to December.
JON
My recollection is that in the 50's new cars debuted shortly after Labor Day every year. During the last week in August dealer showroom windows were usually papered over to keep out prying eyes?
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Jon,
Since you have done extensive research on this topic, perhaps you can answer a question?
I was under the believe that the date of the fire was so late in the calendar year that its impact would have been on the 1954 model year, not 1953. Is that accurate, or not accurate?
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I would bet on worn syncro's.
I was wondering when someone would suggest a synchronizer problem. When I had this problem, repeatedly, "back in the day" it was due to bad synchronizer. It would pop out of gear only when severely stressed, which was most of the time, the way I drove!
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Did vinyl even exist back in 1955?
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Joe,
Could not help but note the 93 Allante ref in your sig. Caught my eye as we, in addition to or 62 Olds Dynamic 88 conv have a 92 Allante.
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D Yaros, will you be taking the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon Mi.?
I am well aware of the ferry. In fact took the other one, from Luddington, MI to Manitowoc, WI, last year. Not this year. The cost of doing so is not cheap.
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wELCOME! You are to be commended for your willingness to take on a challenge. If we can do anything to help, give a shout out.
Some advice:
If you have not already done so, go to the Buick section here (there is a separate area there for Rivi's) and introduce yourself.
For basic knowledge, I would heartily recommend that you locate, buy and read, a repair manual. What you want is a 1966 edition of either Glenn's Auto Repair Manual, or the 1966 edition of Motor's Manual. They are out there, and not necessarily expensive. Look on ebay.
Either should give you some basic knowledge of what happens once you turn the key to start the car.
Again, welcome to the world of "old cars," and have fun!
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I believe the trim code is 327? At any rate it is the gray interior.
As for 60's era Olds design, I have always liked the 1960 (which I did own as a kid), especially after it had been shaved. 61's did not particularly rock my boat. 62's I have to agree represent the high water mark. I will admit to also liking the simplicity of the lines on the 63's.
I guess I am "stuck in the 60's?" When I look back on it, I, or someone in my immediate family owned the following model years: 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963.
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My prom car was my own. It was a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday SceniCoupe, color ebony (black). It was a cool car, I knew it, and so did everyone else.
I can still recall the horrible sounds when the valet attendant got in the car at the restaurant, started it and put the gear selector in [D]rive. The horrible sound was the grinding of gears as he was actually putting the tranny in 1st gear without depressing the clutch pedal! Yes it was an Olds stick, from the factory. That is why it was a cool car!
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My D88 is ebony (black). It will not be hard to spot, as it has a WI license plate that reads "Saved 62".
We were at the 100 yr. fest in '97 too. We went even though at the time we did not own an Olds. How is that for loyalty? It was a great time. The expenditure of bucks by the Oldsmobile Division on that soiree was obvious. I even got to meet/talk with Helen Early!
I felt at the time it would be a "once in a lifetime" event. What I did not realize was that it would be a once in a lifetime event both for us, and for Oldsmobile!
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Yes, can't wait; will be heading in from North Canton, Ohio in my black '62 Olds Starfire Coupe.
Always great to be back in Lansing with the old Oldsmobiles!
I shall be looking for you, and everyone else. My ride will be a 62 Dynamic 88 convertible.
As for Lansing, the last time I was there, as I was turning the corner to the show grounds a spectator on the corner remarked, "There is another one that has come home!
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They certainly were available. I have seen Oldsmobile V8s up to 1957 with 3 speed manual trans.They certainly were available. I have seen Oldsmobile V8s up to 1957 with 3 speed manual trans.
I can tell you that back in the day I owned a 1960 Olds Super 88 with a factory 3 speed manual tranny.
In fact, the car was purchased from an Olds dealership that was subsequently purchased by AACA's own Steve Moskowitz. I do not know how long after '60 the manual transmission remained an available option on the full-sized Olds?
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Thanks for the service manual ref. I shall have to take a look. I do already have the blocking plate. What do I need in terms of gasket material, and where would I get such?
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Anyone going to this event, besides me? From where will you be coming. I shall be heading there from Milwaukee, WI.
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Hi guys, does anyone know who is remanufacturing a heat riser for the '52 exhaust manifold? Or where I may obtain one. Thanks for the help. Neil
Neil,
I cannot swear to this, but I believe I purchased a heat riser for a 55 from All Cads. You might try there. I will warn you, it was not cheap!
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For anyone contemplating the rebuild of a carburetor, and particularly the Rochester 4GC found on the 1955 Caddy, I have added a page to The Gray Lady website, that details my experience. The page has text, pictures and the rebuild kit manufacturer's instruction sheet.
All this info is able to be accessed at Rochester Carburetor Rebuild [CarbRebuild.htm]
I hope you find it of interest and help?
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Please do. Thanks
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You will find the info here:
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Is the uni-set still available?
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I still have the pipe and did not use it. You can have it. But no garantees that it will work. I looked at it and did not like what I saw so I did not try it.
Please send me a PM, to discuss how I can acquire it! Thanks.
Prom car story; what's yours?
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I distinctly remember pulling up under the portico at the restaurant, and the valet helping my date out of the car, a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday SceniCoupe. I left the car running, and in neutral. He then came around, hopped into the driver seat and rammed the column shifter down into [D]rive.
There was one slight problem, the car had a factory stick. Needless to say, there were a lot of mashing of teeth, both in the tranny, and in my mouth!