Guest Myaire Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm restoring two '61 Starfires and have many questions. Both cars have red interiors. There are two shades of red, one I would call red and the other a dark red....almost purple. My painter has identified the red as Garnet Mist which I have seen references to in many places. The darker red used on the dash end caps and dash metal along windshield, heater box, brake and park brake pedals is more elusive. The painter can't find it and I can find no reference to this color. Also, would like to chase down the white paint used in the grooves of the chrome on the console and dash trim. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Myaire Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Would like to post a photo of my jack and lug wrench but get an error message. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlh61olds Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The Oldsmobile colors and trim catalog for 1961 gives the trim code for your interior as #935. The same colors are used for the 98 and super 88. The Starfire is a super 88 with some 98 trim and other trim unique to the Starfire. The catalog lists the trim for all three as, instrument panel upper -Dark Red, Lower -Medium red. Your best bet is to have a local body shop use their computer to color match your paints. The paint in the grooves on the console is the "Provincial White" used on many cars. It has a creamy or yellow tinge depending on age and exposure to sunlight. Good luck with your projects, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Interior colors/formulas can be tough to track down. Many paint distributors have the capability to scan the part and get a close approximation the required formula. Have you asked your painter about such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The paint codes for the interior colors are shown on the back of the paint chip chart for a given year. Of course, these are lacquer formulas, but many paint vendors can cross these to formulas for modern materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Myaire Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Got the color I needed based on this info...appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Myaire Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Need help identifying the correct jack and lug wrench for 61 Starfire. Are either of these correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Myaire Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Castings from my 61 Starfire parts car. The information I have so far is that the 577478-4 1/8 is correct for 61 and that all full size models for that year used the same block. Is that correct? Can anyone identify these other castings as being meaningful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Myaire Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Looking for inner tie rod ends, saginaw style and a OB-61 slim jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KQQLCAT Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That block casting number when cleaned up should turn into 577476 I have 2 61 blocks and both are 577476. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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