olds 98 interior questions

Rick · September 17th, 2009, 01:58 AM

Hi Im new to this site and Im in New Zealand. I have recently imported a 1966 Olds 98 from Arizona and it needs a new horn ring. If any one can help it would be much appreciated. I also have a 1975 royale 88 convertible. Great cars but nothing available in NZ for them.

jensenracing77 · September 17th, 2009, 03:18 AM

what wheel do you have? i have one for one of the wheels but not sure which wheel is deluxe and what one is standard. i will post a picture when i get home from work. if you don't hear anything by tomorrow then give me a PM to remind me.

Rick · September 17th, 2009, 03:32 AM

I have posted 2 pics of the ring.

Jamesbo · September 17th, 2009, 04:43 AM

Welcome aboard

Don't have your part but it's nice you joined us.

66ninetyeightls · September 17th, 2009, 05:04 AM

welcome to a fellow 66 98 owner

Oldsguy · September 17th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Welcome to CO Rick, hope you find your parts.

citcapp · September 17th, 2009, 09:02 AM

I give you guys lots of credit for buying these cars knowing parts are going to be tough to find and also pay the shipping costs to get them. Good luck in finding your parts

Rick · September 17th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys Ill post some pics of my cars soon.

jensenracing77 · September 17th, 2009, 01:11 PM

i have the two spoke wheel. i don't know if the center piece is the same. i figure that they are differant.

Rick · September 17th, 2009, 01:52 PM

If the column is telescopic and tilts the wheel will fit. It might be easier to change the lot. If nothing else turns up Ill probably do that. Ill keep in touch. Thanks.

carmax · September 17th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Rick,
Did you get that car off of E-bay a few weeks ago?

Carmak
Riverside, Iowa
66 98 LS driver project

Rick · September 17th, 2009, 08:30 PM

No Its been in NZ about 6 months.

carmax · September 18th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Just curious. I saw a good project in AZ om E-bay recently.

I like the dark blue of your interior. What color is the car?

I have a friend with a 66 Toronado parts car. I'll see if he has the tilt-tele horn ring.

Carmak

Rick · September 18th, 2009, 02:24 PM

The colour is light blue but sunburnt in places. the vinyl top is a bit lumpy and needs replaced but overall its in pretty good condition.Its on 14inch rims.

bigoldscruiser · September 18th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Its on 14inch rims.

Unfortunately, they all are! That makes it a challenge to get adequate tires.
The car looks great.

I see it has A/C, T & T steering wheel with cornering lights. What other options does it have?

Bruce

Rick · September 18th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Its got all the vanity fittings , pull out mirror on the back of the front seat with lots of interior lighting. Its has heavy duty rear air shocks and a tow hitch and electric fittings for trailer brakes. Ive just fitted a set of new chrome rims with 215/75x15s to my 75 88 so Ill fit the 225/75x15s and rims onto the 98. thatll give her a bit of a lift.

Rick · September 29th, 2009, 03:01 AM

Does any one have an easy way to remove the blinker switch from my 66 olds 98? I have the wheel off but the switch will not fit thru the column tube. Does the whole column have to be removed? I would appreciate any suggestions.

66ninetyeightls · September 29th, 2009, 06:43 AM

LOL I just did this on my 66 on Sunday. Its pretty easy. There are 3 Phillips screws that need to be removed & the switch will pull out along with the trim around it. There is a metal plate that the switch screws to that will need to be removed in order to pull the wiring out through the column.

Hope this helps.

Craig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Does any one have an easy way to remove the blinker switch from my 66 olds 98? I have the wheel off but the switch will not fit thru the column tube. Does the whole column have to be removed? I would appreciate any suggestions.

Rick · September 29th, 2009, 12:18 PM

Thanks Ill try that.

Rick · September 29th, 2009, 05:49 PM

I still cant remove the outer tilt casing that houses the switch.

66ninetyeightls · September 29th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Ahhh there's a problem. Mine doesn't have tilt & I don't know what that setup looks like.

66ninetyeightls · September 29th, 2009, 06:59 PM

I just checked the Chassis manual to look at the instructions for that option. WOW thats a whole different monster to take apart.

I would recommend you get a chassis manual as it is more involved than the basic steering column,

Rick · September 29th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Thanks Craig.

bigoldscruiser · September 29th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Rick, Unless the cable is broken, don't try to take the upper part of the column apart. The switch is external at the bottom - operated by the cable running down the column. Look at your PM's. I sent you one a little while ago.

Bruce

carmax · September 29th, 2009, 09:42 PM

I have had a couple of these tilt-tele columns apart. If I remember you unscrew the blinker stalk and unbolt the shifter. Use a wide flat chisel and slowly slide the upper column cover up and off.

The blinker mechanisim in these units is prone to failure and very hard to find.

It might be much easier to switch over to a non-tilt-tele column than to find these parts.

Good luck!
Carmak

rane · October 4th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Welcome Rick, nice car..!

Rick · October 4th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Thanks, Thats a nice car youve got also.

66ninetyeightls · October 11th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Hey Rick would you mind posting pics of the VIN tag inside your drivers door jam. Feel free to blur out the numbers if it makes you feel more secure. Mine is missing & I want to see what the factory tag looked like.

Thanks
Craig

Rick · October 11th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Hi Craig, Sure Ill post it in the next day or so. Cheers Rick.

66ninetyeightls · October 11th, 2009, 09:25 PM

Thank you VERY much!!!

Rick · October 11th, 2009, 11:59 PM

Here it is Craig.

66ninetyeightls · October 12th, 2009, 06:47 AM

THank you very much.

HolidayCoupe · October 14th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Awesome car!!

Rick · October 15th, 2009, 02:00 AM

Thanks. A few dollars to spend yet but itll be worth it.

September 17th, 2009, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	olds 98 interior questions Hi Im new to this site and Im in New Zealand. I have recently imported a 1966 Olds 98 from Arizona and it needs a new horn ring. If any one can help it would be much appreciated. I also have a 1975 royale 88 convertible. Great cars but nothing available in NZ for them.

September 17th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	what wheel do you have? i have one for one of the wheels but not sure which wheel is deluxe and what one is standard. i will post a picture when i get home from work. if you don't hear anything by tomorrow then give me a PM to remind me. __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

September 17th, 2009, 04:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
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September 17th, 2009, 05:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
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September 17th, 2009, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,441	Welcome to CO I give you guys lots of credit for buying these cars knowing parts are going to be tough to find and also pay the shipping costs to get them. Good luck in finding your parts __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

September 17th, 2009, 05:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
66ninetyeightls Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 166	welcome to a fellow 66 98 owner

September 17th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Thanks for the welcome guys Ill post some pics of my cars soon.

September 17th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	i have the two spoke wheel. i don't know if the center piece is the same. i figure that they are differant. __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

September 17th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	If the column is telescopic and tilts the wheel will fit. It might be easier to change the lot. If nothing else turns up Ill probably do that. Ill keep in touch. Thanks.

September 17th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
carmax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	Rick, Did you get that car off of E-bay a few weeks ago? Carmak Riverside, Iowa 66 98 LS driver project

September 17th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	No Its been in NZ about 6 months.

September 18th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
carmax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	Just curious. I saw a good project in AZ om E-bay recently. I like the dark blue of your interior. What color is the car? I have a friend with a 66 Toronado parts car. I'll see if he has the tilt-tele horn ring. Carmak

September 18th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Its got all the vanity fittings , pull out mirror on the back of the front seat with lots of interior lighting. Its has heavy duty rear air shocks and a tow hitch and electric fittings for trailer brakes. Ive just fitted a set of new chrome rims with 215/75x15s to my 75 88 so Ill fit the 225/75x15s and rims onto the 98. thatll give her a bit of a lift.

September 29th, 2009, 03:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	blinker switch Does any one have an easy way to remove the blinker switch from my 66 olds 98? I have the wheel off but the switch will not fit thru the column tube. Does the whole column have to be removed? I would appreciate any suggestions.

September 29th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Thanks Ill try that.

September 29th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	I still cant remove the outer tilt casing that houses the switch.

September 29th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
66ninetyeightls Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 166	Ahhh there's a problem. Mine doesn't have tilt & I don't know what that setup looks like. __________________ _____________________________________________ Craig

September 29th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
66ninetyeightls Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 166	I just checked the Chassis manual to look at the instructions for that option. WOW thats a whole different monster to take apart. I would recommend you get a chassis manual as it is more involved than the basic steering column, __________________ _____________________________________________ Craig

September 29th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Thanks Craig.

September 29th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
bigoldscruiser 2 '66 98's Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: central New Jersey Posts: 170	Rick, Unless the cable is broken, don't try to take the upper part of the column apart. The switch is external at the bottom - operated by the cable running down the column. Look at your PM's. I sent you one a little while ago. Bruce

September 29th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
carmax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	I have had a couple of these tilt-tele columns apart. If I remember you unscrew the blinker stalk and unbolt the shifter. Use a wide flat chisel and slowly slide the upper column cover up and off. The blinker mechanisim in these units is prone to failure and very hard to find. It might be much easier to switch over to a non-tilt-tele column than to find these parts. Good luck! Carmak

October 4th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
rane Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FINLAND EUROPE Posts: 79	Welcome Rick, nice car..! __________________ http://picasaweb.google.com/rane.harkonen Who needs an airbag when you´re 18½ feet long and weigh 5700 pounds. Oldsmobile 98 Luxury Sedan 425cid. 1966.

October 4th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Thanks, Thats a nice car youve got also.

October 11th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#28 (permalink)
66ninetyeightls Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 166	Hey Rick would you mind posting pics of the VIN tag inside your drivers door jam. Feel free to blur out the numbers if it makes you feel more secure. Mine is missing & I want to see what the factory tag looked like. Thanks Craig __________________ _____________________________________________ Craig

October 11th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#29 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Re tag Hi Craig, Sure Ill post it in the next day or so. Cheers Rick.

October 11th, 2009, 09:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
66ninetyeightls Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 166	Thank you VERY much!!! __________________ _____________________________________________ Craig

October 12th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#32 (permalink)
66ninetyeightls Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 166	THank you very much. __________________ _____________________________________________ Craig

October 14th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
HolidayCoupe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 26	Awesome car!!

October 15th, 2009, 02:00 AM	#34 (permalink)
Rick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: I live in Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Posts: 15	Thanks. A few dollars to spend yet but itll be worth it.

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