D Yaros
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Matt,
Welcome to the group! Like you, I am into 1962's; only Oldsmobiles. I am in Milwaukee proper. Let's see, 1/2 hr west; can one say Delafield, certainly Waukesha County.
Love the car barn! Would be great to together some time?
Again, welcome. The folk here are straight up, and helpful.
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My 92 Allante does not have either the Certification Sticker (the one with the build date on it), or the Tire-Load Information Sticker on the left door. Why, I know not? I cannot detect any signs of the same having ever been there and being subsequently removed.
Any ideas as to where I can get (replacement) stickers to install? I have already contacted Cadillac Motor Div. of GM. It issued a standard reply of, "Contact your dealer."
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I echo the comments of Dandy Dave. My tools all hang on peg board in the garage. It makes them more than easy to find. It is also easy to spot any that might be missing. It sure saves a lot of time, hassle and stress!
Tool boxes are for when one is taking tools on the road, IMHO.
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I presume one is permitted to reference the Allante here?
Here is a pic of our latest acquisition:
She is a 92, has only 50K miles, and came with the factory wheels, a hard top and the wind screen.
At present she is about to be transported from the warm Sonoran desert to the wind blown/cold plains of SE WI!
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Daytona Parts (google em) has the knowledge, expertise and reputation worthy of looking into to solve your carb problems.
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My project(s) is/are:
New door panels for the 62 Olds. The old have already been removed, packed and
shipped off to SMS. Am now awating their return.
May do a carb rebuild on the 55 Coup de Ville. Have bought the kit and
necessary gauges. Just have not decided if I want to wait to spring to take on the
task.
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I am sure opinions will be all over the map on this question. What I will say is, I would be willing to pay more for "the real thing" than I would for a recreation, a.k.a. clone.
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Without a doubt:
1960 Oldsmobile, Super 88 Holiday SceniCoupe.
Why? It came from the factory with a 3-speed manual transmission, column shift, and it would haul! They are next to impossible to find now.
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Boy, is that a sweet lookin' Packard! Somehow I do not think the rakish stance is stock?
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Sort of related:
My wife and I are looking to buy a low miles (less than 50K), excellent condition, 1992 Allante convertible. No interest is the hardtop. Would rather have the analog dash, but.... Per the wife, it -cannot- be the color white.
Any and all leads appreciated.
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I took the chance they Chev Impala and D 88 armrests are the same, and ordered a pair. They have arrived. I can now confirm, definitively, they are exactly alike. I now have my armrest pads installed on the bases. Awaiting return of door panels before installing on car.
This is becoming somewhat of an adage for me, "If you can't find it from a Olds parts supplier, try Chevy!" A while back, the only way I could locate a rear ashtray was to order it from a Chevy supplier.
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Most, if not all, of the SAVED 62 photos are now here, in the gallery.
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I now have new armrest bases in my possession. They came from a Chevy supplier, show-cars.com. Cost to me was $49.21, including S & H. That is far cheaper than the prices from the vendors with name recognition. Also, the quality is excellent. The name vendors probably get their stock from this same manufacturer?
I am able to confirm that 1962 Chevrolet Impala armrest bases are the same as those used by GM on the 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88.
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I have found out that my unit may in fact have been designated by Allen Electric Equipment as the "Uni-Tuner."
I have found a Uni-Tuner manual for sale, and it is now on its way to me.
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LC,
Since you have a unit like mine, I would be interested in knowing what documentation came with it? Do you have it? Could I get copies? Mine came with no documentation/manuals, etc.
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For any with an interest, I have posted a photo gallery of our 62 D88 convertible. We purchased it in 2005. At purchase it had 32,000 original miles on the odometer. The mileage is documented. The seller was the dealer who sold the car new. He got it back from the customer in 1984. So, we could be considered to be the 2d owners?
The photos are online at Oldsmobile 1962 | SAVED 62. Enjoy!
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Pretty nifty! It would take up a bit of valuable space in my garage, though.
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I use a Battery Tender on at least 3 of my vehicles. I have never had a problem in terms of it overcharging or damaging a battery. In fact, when I store one of my rides for the winter, I remove the battery, bring it home, hook it up the Battery Tender and forget it until it is time to put the battery back in the car.
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Further research on my part has revealed that the device in question was actually made by the Allen Electric Equipment Co., out of Kalamazoo, MI (2101-2117 Pitcher Rd.). This concern has no connection whatsoeover to the R.C. Allen Co. of Grand Rapids; manufacturers of typewriters, adding machines, business machines and aircraft instrumentation (now in Wichita, KS).
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I see that R. C. Allen, maker of "business machines," moved from Kalamazoo to Kansas City. Interesting about the historian. I may try to contact them with a photo and the Model/Serial # etc., to see what they can tell me about it.
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I know what it is, but thought folk here might enjoy seeing it:
I got it off of eBay for $56. It sold in 1948 for $458; which equates to over $4000 in 2009. It works!
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Bofore I purchased my 55, I had occasion to use an inspection service. They did such a bang up job (written report and 100+ photos) that they convinced me NOT to buy the car! They come highly recommended!
The service I used was Automobile Inspections, LLC
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Obviously, "turning wrenches" was a big part of your father's life. For that reason alone, his tools should not be given the toss. You definitely should keep whatever has sentimental or practical value to you. At the same time, your life, or a portion thereof (garage/workshop) should not be controlled by what dad left behind.
It would probably be far easier to donate it, then inventory, price, sell and ship the hundreds/thousands of items.
Having said that, there certainly is a market for old (mechanic) stuff. I just purchased an Allen Instrument Engine Analyzer on eBay. It was made in 1947, and sold for $458; which is over $4,000, today. I paid $56. It has a timing light, vacuum gauge, fuel pump tester, tachometer, dwell meter and voltmeter all in one unit. The manual that came with has the name of "Bill Quick" and "L.T.D. Corp." handwritten on it. Maybe I am wierd, but I think it is neat! I shall be making use of it on my vintage rides.
Your post mentions "a carb.gauge tool kit I'd never know how to use." I would know how to use it. If you would like it to have a good home, send me a PM
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I replaced the side window quarter seals in my Caddy this summer. The old came out in a breeze. Natch, right? I greased the new sea and track before installation. Even so, I could only get about 1/16" of movement at a time, no matter how much effort I applied. I must have spent an hour or more getting that seal in place.
For the second one, I coated the surfaces with STP. It slid right in, in less than 10 secs.!
Hello from a newbie...with a question
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I have found the most realistic values are given at New Cars, Used Cars, Car Reviews and Pricing - Edmunds.com. But, as has already been pointed out, it all depends on condition!