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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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1965 Delta 88 history

I try to track the history of my 1965 Delta 88. I have it for 2 years now. The car comes from Pensylvannia and probably spent most of the time there. It was sold new in Roberts Oldsmobile in Connellsville, PA. It is all original low miles car, so probably some collector had it. Here are few pictures
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/fotogalerie..._oldse_004.jpg
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/fotogalerie..._oldse_008.jpg
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/forsale/olds98/IMG_2741.jpg
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/forsale/delta/IMGP1603.jpg
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/forsale/delta/IMGP1606.jpg
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/fotogalerie...y/IMGP1716.jpg
If anybody knows or owned this car, let me know.
And a little offtopic question - what is the best place to buy felt kit (those trim rubber edges by the windows).
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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Beautiful car! But, wow, in that first photo, it looks like the bumper was scraping getting it off the car carrier.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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I second the motion: BEAUTIFUL car! Is that 1964 Ninety Eight behind it in one of the photos a Sports Coupe (hard for me to tell)?
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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it was close, there are exhaust tips below, they probably hit the ground

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Beautiful car! But, wow, in that first photo, it looks like the bumper was scraping getting it off the car carrier.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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it is 1964 98 4dr ht
http://www.ameriky-hk.cz/forsale/olds98/IMG_2730.jpg

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I second the motion: BEAUTIFUL car! Is that 1964 Ninety Eight behind it in one of the photos a Sports Coupe (hard for me to tell)?
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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The interior looks mint. Is the upholstery original?
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Very impressive car, looks very fine.
Old May 28, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Whats the difference between the Delta88 and a Jetstar88

Your car looks exactly like my Jetstar88, except mines a convertible
Old May 28, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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425 engine and (likley) a Turbo 400 trans in the Delta, whereas a 330 backed (likely) by a Jetaway in the Jetstar 88. 11" brakes in the Delta, 9.5" in the J88; consequently different rear axles and wheel bolt patterns (J88s can use the F85 series rims).

Most obvious external difference will be the brightwork..thick belt moldings on the Delta, thin rocker moldings on the J88, along with a high, very thin molding high up in the J88. The rocker moldings on the J88 are shared with the Jetstar I (in fact I have nice a spare set I'd sell to anyone who needed). The higher up moldings (near the top of the doors/quarters/fenders) are unique to the J88 series.

A Dynamic88 would be more likely to be confused with a Jetstar 88 based on similarlity in trim grades.
Old May 28, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Thanks man! To a newbie such as myself, they looked exactly the same to me. Will a 425 bolt right up in mine. My jetstar is equipped with a 260
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Very nice! i also have a 66 delta88 that im working on for 7months now. im almost done. i have 2 questions. where can i buy exhaust headers for this model? i already bought cheap ones but but they dont fit. they said it would fit but no they didnt. and my 2nd Q. where can i buy door felt moulding. thanks Bill or dose someone else can help me out
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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I too have a 1965 Delta 88 Holiday. Just got it 1 1/2 weeks ago! All original with 54,280 miles. Meticulous paper work regrding purchase and maintainence. Mine is a light blue, loaded with options. Sidelined already with a leaky fuel pump. Just got the replacement in 3 days ago. Yours is very nice looking.

I believe I will try to keep mine looking completely stock but make some mods no one will see.
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Dose anybody know where I can find the door felt kit or the door moulding sweepers for an 1966 olds delta 88
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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try either Steele Rubber or Kanter
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