Rarest Oldsmobile part EVER!
#121
I would have sworn the consoles were the same, but you are correct. The B-body consoles have a different part number in the parts book, and apparently were only offered in 1964-66 model years, and for 1964, the four speed was only available on the Jetstar 88 behind the 330. P/N 589590 is the console body for the 64 J88 only, P/N 386322 is the console body for the 65-66 full size, and 589085 for the 64-69 A-body cars. The die cast top plate is the same P/N for both A and B body cars. Even more interesting is that if you ordered the column shift three speed with buckets and console on the B-body cars, you got the AT console with a blanked off plate instead of the AT shifter.
#122
Joe,
Yup 2 year old thread, but you guys have just saved me the pain & disappointment of buying A body parts on the Hope they were used in the B bodies, only to receive them, try to fit them and learn the hard way they’re not right. Great, if disappointing to be proved wrong sometimes.
A little embarrassing, but the spend, fit and learning of attempting to use A body parts as “close” would have been a huge bummer.
As always, thanks for passing along your knowledge and saving me the pain.
I only hope I can return the favor with what I’ve learned along the way.
Chris
Yup 2 year old thread, but you guys have just saved me the pain & disappointment of buying A body parts on the Hope they were used in the B bodies, only to receive them, try to fit them and learn the hard way they’re not right. Great, if disappointing to be proved wrong sometimes.
A little embarrassing, but the spend, fit and learning of attempting to use A body parts as “close” would have been a huge bummer.
As always, thanks for passing along your knowledge and saving me the pain.
I only hope I can return the favor with what I’ve learned along the way.
Chris
#123
There is another set up that is extremely rare. If more than the one I saw still exist. A 1973 Cutlass Supreme with a 3 speed on the column. It shows as being cancelled in the assembly manual. I did see a Brewster Green/white example in mint condition for sale once on ebay. What a novelty that would be to have! I remember my uncle showing me how to shift them, he had several "3 on the tree" cars, as that was the "standard" for many years.
#124
On Saturday I went to the Cars & Coffee in my 71 98. There was 1 other Oldsmobile. A 1970 442. The engine was quite built with a radical cam and it had drag slicks in the back. When the owner removed the hood I asked him about the engine. The heads weren't Oldsmobile OE castings. I asked if they were Battens. They weren't, they were only Edelbrock heads.
I suppose Batten heads made for Oldsmobiles are quite rare today. They definitely fetch a high price. It's not a part made by Oldsmobile but there are many other aftermarket Oldsmobile parts that are quite rare. Didn't Edelbrock make intake manifolds for the 394 years ago?
I suppose Batten heads made for Oldsmobiles are quite rare today. They definitely fetch a high price. It's not a part made by Oldsmobile but there are many other aftermarket Oldsmobile parts that are quite rare. Didn't Edelbrock make intake manifolds for the 394 years ago?
#125
394 speed parts
On Saturday I went to the Cars & Coffee in my 71 98. There was 1 other Oldsmobile. A 1970 442. The engine was quite built with a radical cam and it had drag slicks in the back. When the owner removed the hood I asked him about the engine. The heads weren't Oldsmobile OE castings. I asked if they were Battens. They weren't, they were only Edelbrock heads.
I suppose Batten heads made for Oldsmobiles are quite rare today. They definitely fetch a high price. It's not a part made by Oldsmobile but there are many other aftermarket Oldsmobile parts that are quite rare. Didn't Edelbrock make intake manifolds for the 394 years ago?
I suppose Batten heads made for Oldsmobiles are quite rare today. They definitely fetch a high price. It's not a part made by Oldsmobile but there are many other aftermarket Oldsmobile parts that are quite rare. Didn't Edelbrock make intake manifolds for the 394 years ago?
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#129
Was reading through my 70 PIM the other day and noticed there are special part numbers for the hoses coming off the gas tank for California W-27 equipped cars. Try finding one of those NOS!
#130
This may sound odd but the hardest 2 parts for me to find were:
70 rear tailight housing (the metal part that bolts to the back of the bumper that holds the lightbulb)
68-72 windshield wiper cam (not sure if what it's called but the part that the chrome arms attached to that "breaks" off if your wipers get stuck while running.
70 rear tailight housing (the metal part that bolts to the back of the bumper that holds the lightbulb)
68-72 windshield wiper cam (not sure if what it's called but the part that the chrome arms attached to that "breaks" off if your wipers get stuck while running.
#131
Again, people are confusing availability of replacement parts TODAY with parts that were rare even when new. ANY 50 year old NOS part is rare today. Those Calif-only W27-specific vent hoses were probably rare in 1970, however. And rarity of hand-built experimental parts is also not particularly unusual.
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#135
Not necessarily rare, but they are getting hard to find these days. They were available from ’73-‘74. I’ve got them on the front of our wanna-be wagon. I typically buy them when reasonably priced.
#137
Here's one courtesy of our own John Herald. The oil filter adapter from a FWD Olds diesel. I've seen the RWD versions (and have one) but the FWD versions are pretty rare. Yeah, those are oil cooler fittings.
#138
The 69 disc compatible SSIs were a 1 year option. All chrome like their predecessors, but could do disc brakes like their successors. Quickly overshadowed by SSIIs.
#141
So here is a twist on the answer.
Although most every car left the factory with one of these, there is only one of each in the whole wide world.....talk about a rare part.
Your car's VIN tag....
Although most every car left the factory with one of these, there is only one of each in the whole wide world.....talk about a rare part.
Your car's VIN tag....
#142
So is this a candidate for rarest part(s). The MISAR system (microprocessed sensing and auto regulation) ignition timing system introduced on the 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado?
I have hunted high and low for years and cannot find any parts for this unique control system or anyone that can rebuild them.
I have hunted high and low for years and cannot find any parts for this unique control system or anyone that can rebuild them.
#143
So is this a candidate for rarest part(s). The MISAR system (microprocessed sensing and auto regulation) ignition timing system introduced on the 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado?
I have hunted high and low for years and cannot find any parts for this unique control system or anyone that can rebuild them.
I have hunted high and low for years and cannot find any parts for this unique control system or anyone that can rebuild them.
#144
How about a 1990 Custom Cruiser Multi-function Chime Module for the Y67 Reminder Package option? The part number is a one year only part and mine doesn't work and none exist on the internet.
#145
#146
There was an article on Hemmings.com recently that dealt with just this subject .
It dealt with the un-availability and un-repairability of the many electronic gizmos in 1980's and newer cars .
Many of which are essential to the vehicle's operation .
The conclusion was that this problem may lead to these cars falling into two catagories .
Museum pieces or scrap .
It dealt with the un-availability and un-repairability of the many electronic gizmos in 1980's and newer cars .
Many of which are essential to the vehicle's operation .
The conclusion was that this problem may lead to these cars falling into two catagories .
Museum pieces or scrap .
#147
Olds64, maybe but either way I can't find one. It doesn't stop the lights from working, just no chime to alert you to them.
Charlie Jones, hopefully not, I like driving it and it's my son's car.
Charlie Jones, hopefully not, I like driving it and it's my son's car.
#148
It is in fact a one year only option (Y67) and only for the 90 Oldsmobile CC... The part was discontinued Nov. 98... Buick, Chevy, and Pontiac did not offer the Y67 option, not to say however that they did not have have an alternative type package with a different option code using a different module... Have you tried using the standard (Non Y67) module from other year CC/88/98's??? If so, what were the results???
#151
Good question, but I've owned one of each (and sold them both at the G'burg OCA Nationals). The tailgate came factory on the 84 CC that I had. The hood I bought from C-List. Usage was random.
#152
I have seen 2 hoods but never a tail gate and only know of you and one other person that had one, which I tried to buy.
#154
Rear End
By far, the 1970 - 1971 years if you could even find one out of the car would be the W-27 spec all aluminum rear end and cover option.
Oldsmobile surpassed most muscle cars in 1970 with the W27 aluminum differential housing and cover option in the 442. If you find one on a W30 or W31 from either 1970 or 1971 you would have found a big gold nugget. I prefer the Platinum GM paint code myself.
I'm not going to say that I am unfortunate not to have this on my 1970 Platinum GM code rotisserie restored 1970 W30 442. It was an option back when that few would pony up the probably $275.00 extra for. If we only knew then what we know now?
Nonetheless, after 10 years of rotisserie restoration, I don't endeavor drag racing my beauty. The rear is a 3:91. Yes it's a real W30 without A/C or brake booster. Let's see how many of you can guess why a real 1970 W30 did not come optioned with either item?
Hint: this car was factory optioned with the 375 HP camshaft.
Doc.
Oldsmobile surpassed most muscle cars in 1970 with the W27 aluminum differential housing and cover option in the 442. If you find one on a W30 or W31 from either 1970 or 1971 you would have found a big gold nugget. I prefer the Platinum GM paint code myself.
I'm not going to say that I am unfortunate not to have this on my 1970 Platinum GM code rotisserie restored 1970 W30 442. It was an option back when that few would pony up the probably $275.00 extra for. If we only knew then what we know now?
Nonetheless, after 10 years of rotisserie restoration, I don't endeavor drag racing my beauty. The rear is a 3:91. Yes it's a real W30 without A/C or brake booster. Let's see how many of you can guess why a real 1970 W30 did not come optioned with either item?
Hint: this car was factory optioned with the 375 HP camshaft.
Doc.
Last edited by DocOldsW30; November 5th, 2020 at 08:39 PM.
#155
Might have found one of the rarest...and NOS to boot!
No not mine! I think I saw a post here looking for 1 a few months back.
NOS 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Smog Hose TEE PCV 455 W30 California 4 speed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254664086779
No not mine! I think I saw a post here looking for 1 a few months back.
NOS 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Smog Hose TEE PCV 455 W30 California 4 speed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254664086779
#156
Might have found one of the rarest...and NOS to boot!
No not mine! I think I saw a post here looking for 1 a few months back.
NOS 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Smog Hose TEE PCV 455 W30 California 4 speed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254664086779
No not mine! I think I saw a post here looking for 1 a few months back.
NOS 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Smog Hose TEE PCV 455 W30 California 4 speed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254664086779
#159
I have a chance two get two of these. What are they going for?? Forward or rearward
#160
Rare doesn't mean valuable.