1964 olds 4dr rear end

pimps1002 · 03-02-2008, 07:07 PM

hey just tryin to figure out somthing on this 1964 olds 98 i just picked up. it has a ford 9 or what looks alot like it under it its a total factory rear end just wondering if olds made a rear end that looked like a 9, and if any one could give me any info on this car i believe its a 4dr sports coupe or maybe they call it a 4 dr hard top, its a pillarless car just wondering how many were made like this any info would be nice thanks

rocketraider · 03-02-2008, 07:23 PM

It's similar to the 9" Ford, and if anything tougher. Just no aftermarket support now, though it was the rear of choice for hardcore drag racers for years. Used 1957-64 on Olds and Pontiac. You probably have 3.08 or 3.23 gears in there, possibly 2.93's.

You could have a Holiday Sports Sedan (24791 built) or a Luxury Sedan (17346). Luxury Sedan has a small window behind the rear door glass.

Olds64 · 03-03-2008, 02:49 PM

These are the best cars ever!

I own a 1964 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan. It is awsome driving it during nice weather with the windows down.

pimps1002 · 03-03-2008, 03:53 PM

thanks for the info. it doesn't have a small glass behind the rear door. so i guess its a holiday sports sedan. and im looking for a brake booster for this thing its out and this thing aint too easy to stop with out power brakes. thanks again

rocketraider · 03-03-2008, 04:05 PM

You're about to find out about Oldsmobile's different suppliers.

64 big cars could have Moraine or Bendix power brakes, and master cylinders and boosters do not interchange between the two.

Easiest way I know to tell the difference is the Moraine booster is physically larger and has dimples on its face, and the MC cap is held on with a wire bail.

Bendix booster is smaller, smooth faced and MC usually have a screw-on cap. The Bendix is way easier to find at the parts store. You'll probably have to order it thru CarQuest or NAPA. A big discount chain won't have a clue what you need.

Make sure the vacuum check valve on the booster is in place and functional. You may also have a frozen wheel cylinder on one wheel which will make you think the booster's gone out.

Modern Motoring · 03-04-2008, 08:24 AM

Booster dewey ! http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/

pimps1002 · 03-04-2008, 07:30 PM

thanks again for the info, and i was wondering what did Oldsmobile call their rear end that looks like the ford 9 just for later on down the road if i need to rebuild it thanks

03-02-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
pimps1002 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	1964 olds 4dr rear end hey just tryin to figure out somthing on this 1964 olds 98 i just picked up. it has a ford 9 or what looks alot like it under it its a total factory rear end just wondering if olds made a rear end that looked like a 9, and if any one could give me any info on this car i believe its a 4dr sports coupe or maybe they call it a 4 dr hard top, its a pillarless car just wondering how many were made like this any info would be nice thanks

03-02-2008, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocketraider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 161	It's similar to the 9" Ford, and if anything tougher. Just no aftermarket support now, though it was the rear of choice for hardcore drag racers for years. Used 1957-64 on Olds and Pontiac. You probably have 3.08 or 3.23 gears in there, possibly 2.93's. You could have a Holiday Sports Sedan (24791 built) or a Luxury Sedan (17346). Luxury Sedan has a small window behind the rear door glass. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

03-03-2008, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,088	These are the best cars ever! I own a 1964 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan. It is awsome driving it during nice weather with the windows down. __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

03-03-2008, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
rocketraider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 161	You're about to find out about Oldsmobile's different suppliers. 64 big cars could have Moraine or Bendix power brakes, and master cylinders and boosters do not interchange between the two. Easiest way I know to tell the difference is the Moraine booster is physically larger and has dimples on its face, and the MC cap is held on with a wire bail. Bendix booster is smaller, smooth faced and MC usually have a screw-on cap. The Bendix is way easier to find at the parts store. You'll probably have to order it thru CarQuest or NAPA. A big discount chain won't have a clue what you need. Make sure the vacuum check valve on the booster is in place and functional. You may also have a frozen wheel cylinder on one wheel which will make you think the booster's gone out. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

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03-03-2008, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
pimps1002 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	thanks for the info. it doesn't have a small glass behind the rear door. so i guess its a holiday sports sedan. and im looking for a brake booster for this thing its out and this thing aint too easy to stop with out power brakes. thanks again

03-04-2008, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Modern Motoring Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 114	Booster dewey ! http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/

03-04-2008, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
pimps1002 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	thanks again for the info, and i was wondering what did Oldsmobile call their rear end that looks like the ford 9 just for later on down the road if i need to rebuild it thanks

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