Sorry guys if this has been posted somewhere but I can't seems to find any postings.

Where can one buy fenders and other sheet metal for my 1964 Dynamic convertable?

Thanks
Jody

 

Good used is your only option.

 

sorry for the obvious question , but where do you find used? I live in Wisconsin, there is no surviving metal from before 2001 ha ha

Jody

 

Another question Joe - I see you have a 64 Jetstar 88 rag. what is the difference from the 64 Dynamic rag that I have? I had a 64 Jetstar 4 door hard when I was kid thats why I started the Dynamic project

 

I've been cruising ebay for parts and parts cars since I got my 64. I just stumbled across a 64 HT within 15 miles of my house that looks like it's been parked in the same place for years. I haven't approached the owner yet, but I will be next time I get back that way.

The J88 and other 88 convertibles for 1964 used the same sheet metal. Differences were in trim and the drivetrain. The J88 was a lower-cost version of the full size cars. Instead of the 394, the J88 used the new-for-64 330 motor and two speed Jetaway trans from the A-body cars. It also used the smaller 9.5" brakes. rear axle, and the 5 x 4.75" wheel lug pattern from the A-body cars. As a result, the frame on the J88 is unique, as are the spindles and rear axle.

Of course, for me, the fact that the car came with a 330 means that a 455 bolts in...

 

The front crossmember on the Jetstar 88 isn't that much different than the other full sized cars in 1964. There is a picture someone posted on ROP that I saw once. The frame has an additional "tang and ears" (the best way I can describe it) on it that allow the 330 motor mounts to be bolted to the frame. I found out that these 330 motor mounts for 1964 are hard to come by.

 

Cool - thanks. If you buy the 64 close to your house - I'll buy the front quarters from you - maybe more than that

Jody

 

Unfortunately (for you) if I buy it I'll be using much of the sheet metal.

 

no problemmo - let me know if you trip over any more you don't need

 

I was up in Iola for the swap meet and ran across a fellow who has a bone yard in Amherst. I haven't managed to get there yet, but he said he has a bunch of old oldsmobiles up there. Tom Chojnacki is the name, phone is 715-258-0362, cell is 715-281-6362. I haven't confirmed info, but he might be worth a call. He had some decent sheet metal, and prices seemed reasonable.

 

Thanks for the info!!!!!!!
Jody