Restoring my 62 Sport Sedan - The Project

[maskinen]

Wow it has happend alot here,

some news! another car!::::::

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

You guys ought to visit the HAMB. There is nothing stock over there! Lots of 32 Fords (of course) but quite a few other makes and models as well. The early sixties are represented pretty well, Buicks, Chevies, Fords, Mopars, and of course Oldsmobiles. The general treatment on them is bagged, low, shaved, and custom paint. I don't recall too many that were chopped though.

I'm a member on the HAMB too. same username.

And I agree with Oldsfan...I generally keep my mouth shut when I don't care for anything. (generally). I like stockers, and modifieds.

See, with my cars, I generally can't afford to purchase anything nice. So, I wind up with a pile of junk. Restoration costs a lot of $$, especially when the "rare" parts have already been scavenged off. It's much more cost effective for me to build a period "custom" than to try and restore...not to mention...I like customs better anyhow.

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by maskinen

Wow it has happend alot here,

some news! another car!::::::

Looking good! You've got bitten by the bug now!

[maskinen]

Originally Posted by toolbox

Ah yes...the dreaded rear main seal. Did you use another rope seal, or did you find the neoprene replacement? I've done my rear main twice (once at rebuild time, and then again) and my 394 still marks its territory .

i used the rope seal, and its seems to work yet

[maskinen]

Originally Posted by hudsoncustom

Looking good! You've got bitten by the bug now!

yeah once an olds ... you know

[maskinen]

Originally Posted by Oldsfan

Boy, you know, I have been stewing on this since yesterday...

There are folks who like stock, and there are folks who don't. Why must one throw stones at the other? I am one of the stock folks, with all the books and paint chips that you're mocking. That is what I enjoy about the hobby. I hope I provide good information to others on these boards (and other places) - even the modified folks, and I have my nose a little out of joint in regards to your above comments. I don't need to be criticized for wanting to have a stock car, and I don't criticize those who want to modify their cars. If I wanted to criticize others' cars, I'd be busy all day long, as I see quite a bit of modified stuff that I don't care for. But I don't go around crying about what did somebody to screw up a perfectly good (and often times rare) car. I just keep my mouth shut (except for now), and move onto the next thing. I figure it's the other person's car and they can do with it as they wish - no point in me being negative and judgemental. I can appreciate the time, money and (often times) ingenuity that goes into some of these modified units - but it's just not for me.

Why in the world would anybody in their right mind want to botch up something as beautiful as a '62 Starfire????

Sorry, Maskinen, I didn't mean to hi-jack your thread. I'm still working on finding the service bulletin so you can adjust your transmission linkage, and will post it here soon.

See??? Sometimes us by-the-book folks come in handy...

Paul

Its ok paul thanks for all your help, i hope my 61 manual will come this week , no rush paul!

[Oldsfan]

Another '62 Sport Sedan? I take you already bought it. Cool!

Now you have a decision to make - which one are you going to do first?

Paul

[Starfire61]

Be careful! Those things will multiply if you let them get too close to each other. Then you'll have this: (See picture)

On a more serious note, I also was quite offended by the tone & implications of the post that Oldsfan discussed so succinctly. I concur with Oldsfan's well-thought comments 100%. I too take great pride in my collection of stock cars, & enjoy helping other folks with their cars, stock or not. Regardless of background, education, or occupation, most car guys I've met have a common thread running through them that transcends a lot of other stuff. That makes the post in question all the more disappointing. It was an unprovoked slap in the face that was thoroughly inappropriate. If it was meant in jest, I'd hope an apology is forthcoming. If not, I'll have plenty more to say at a later time.

Chuck

[59-59-59]

I didnt intend to offend anyone - I wanted to compliment hudsoncustom for having the balls to do something different from stock. Please answer this - when was the last time did you see a modified '62 full size with shaved door handles, shaved emblems, maybe a dual quad, etc?? I can tell you this - I have never seen one in person. So if chalk marks on the firewall get you excited, more power to you

[Starfire61]

Check out this link from Oldsfan's site:

http://home.comcast.net/~oldsfan/MySite/boynton.html

I've seen this car in person & it is stunning. It's come a long way since these photos were taken. The photos themselves truly don't do it justice, as the care & craftsmanship that have gone into it are top-notch. The owner has done a remarkable job. It has the look of a modern, Foose-type rod, but is still unmistakably Olds, as it preserves the original lines & 394 engine. I sure hope he gets it finished before this summer's cruise season ends- I have a few local buddies all with '62 Oldsmobiles, & we'd love to get this car out to a cruise with us.

Chuck

[Oldsguy]

hudsoncustom,

I can relate to your situation, not enough money to do it all the way. I try to realize that and generally keep away from the cars (and parts) that truly have potential for a full body off frame restoration. If I see a set of original behind the back seat hand grabs for my '46 I pass them up for a retorer, my custom won't need them.

[maskinen]

does anyone here have a clue where i can buy a new kickdown linkage to my rotohydramatic?

[88 coupe]

Originally Posted by 59-59-59

I didn't intend to offend anyone ........

Your intent had nothing to do with anything. There was nothing offensive in the post.

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...html#post32950

Looks like we've met another member who reads what the author did not write.

Welcome to the club.

Norm

[Starfire61]

And the point of this erudite post is....what????

Leave it alone, buddy.

Chuck

[maskinen]

Please guys!

Can´t you leave this conversation out of my project thread?, discuss over pm instead.

/Thanks Filip

[Starfire61]

Sounds like a great idea!

So did you buy the second car? What are your plans for it?

Chuck

[maskinen]

yes i did , i kind of bought it for fun, dont have any plans for it yet, my first olds will continue restoration as planned, maybe i use the black one as a shopping car

[Modern Motoring]

Originally Posted by maskinen

yes i did , i kind of bought it for fun, dont have any plans for it yet, my first olds will continue restoration as planned, maybe i use the black one as a shopping car

You could load up a bunch of IKEA furniture in that trunk !

[maskinen]

Hi! im about to order some 3bar spinners and i need to know what the center dia of the wheel is, ihave my car 90 miles from here,so therefore im asking you guys,
so if anyone have a clue i would be werry thankfull

Thanks

[Oldsfan]

Stock '62 Olds rims are 14". If you get stock '62 spinners, you should be good. Stock spinners are held on with special clips that you will most likely need to buy from Fusick Automotive.

Paul

[maskinen]

Sorry Im not so good to explaine in english Paul,

What i ment with spinners is the small 3 bar spinners thats fitted with the boltpattern? here take a look so you know what i mean:


Is it possible to make this kind of spinners fit on my ugly chrome spokes,
i think they can be cooler with these

[maskinen]

Problem solved!

[Oldsfan]

Here you go, Filip. This is from the November 1961 issue of the Service Guild Training Manual. The Service Guild was a monthly supplement for Oldsmobile technicians. It's important to know that the last three issues of the year generally apply to the following model year. If you were to get a set, October through December of '62 will heavily apply to the new '63 models. You'll also want to track down October through December of '61.

Paul

[maskinen]

Originally Posted by Oldsfan

Here you go, Filip. This is from the November 1961 issue of the Service Guild Training Manual. The Service Guild was a monthly supplement for Oldsmobile technicians. It's important to know that the last three issues of the year generally apply to the following model year. If you were to get a set, October through December of '62 will heavily apply to the new '63 models. You'll also want to track down October through December of '61.

Paul

Thank you so so much paul!
hope i can help you sometimes in the future

[maskinen]

In saturday i won a price for best "beer-sled" as we call it in sweden haha
Well its a price


and today i installed my "eyebrows"