4 Spoke Sport Wheel Installation
#1
4 Spoke Sport Wheel Installation
Alright, I just got this in the mail yesterday! It's been a paint to clean up, that's for sure. I heard these things were notorious for being sticky, and this one certainly held up to that standard, lol! I've noticed that baking soda-water paste has helped big time with that, though. (Thanks Mom!)
I was wondering if I had all the pieces I need to install the wheel! We did this on my Uncles near the end of the summer, and unfortunately I didn't pay attention enough. Haha. I just got a horn button off of Ebay, by the way. (A Buick one, because all the Olds ones are way too pricey.) I'll get an Olds emblem in there! Thanks for the help.
I was wondering if I had all the pieces I need to install the wheel! We did this on my Uncles near the end of the summer, and unfortunately I didn't pay attention enough. Haha. I just got a horn button off of Ebay, by the way. (A Buick one, because all the Olds ones are way too pricey.) I'll get an Olds emblem in there! Thanks for the help.
#3
You know what, I was wondering why it felt smaller. Do you mean the diameter of the wheel, or the thickness of the outer part? Is that the only difference? I noticed the center is a little offset, as well. Thanks for letting me know!
Last edited by Keegan; February 23rd, 2014 at 08:51 PM.
#4
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
The Starfire wheel is 14 1/2" diameter. The Cutlass 4 spoke wheel is 15 1/2" diameter. You will notice the difference trying to see the gages. Starfire wheel is a completely different part number, but will fit the car you have.
Not sure what that big bolt is for though. It's not part of that steering wheel or install.
Not sure what that big bolt is for though. It's not part of that steering wheel or install.
#5
The Starfire wheel is 14 1/2" diameter. The Cutlass 4 spoke wheel is 15 1/2" diameter. You will notice the difference trying to see the gages. Starfire wheel is a completely different part number, but will fit the car you have.
Not sure what that big bolt is for though. It's not part of that steering wheel or install.
Not sure what that big bolt is for though. It's not part of that steering wheel or install.
#6
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Neither the Starfire or Cutlass wheel is rare, UNLESS it's an OEM NOS part. The Starfire wheel was introduced I believe on the 75 Starfire and Omega The key selling feature of that wheel was the color matching of the wheel and horn button to the interior color of the car. Here's a page from the 75 Starfire brochure that shows the color match. This wheel was standard on the SX models in later years. IMO the downsized wheel was designed to match the smaller car interior. Still, it looks very cool.
#9
So right now I'm looking for an alternative. I know it probably has to be plastic, but it will probably be difficult to find something. When I go the wheel, the internals were disassembled. I've been following a thread for an installation guide!
#10
I do have these rivets, but they seem to be worn out and unusable. They aren't holding the 3 pieces together at all.
So right now I'm looking for an alternative. I know it probably has to be plastic, but it will probably be difficult to find something. When I go the wheel, the internals were disassembled. I've been following a thread for an installation guide!
So right now I'm looking for an alternative. I know it probably has to be plastic, but it will probably be difficult to find something. When I go the wheel, the internals were disassembled. I've been following a thread for an installation guide!
John
#13
I thought I had seen a repair kit that has those plastic parts...I beleive he is a CO member. Google is your friend!
http://www.thegoodoldsdays.com/realoldsmobile.asp
http://www.thegoodoldsdays.com/realoldsmobile.asp
#14
I thought I had seen a repair kit that has those plastic parts...I beleive he is a CO member. Google is your friend!
http://www.thegoodoldsdays.com/realoldsmobile.asp
http://www.thegoodoldsdays.com/realoldsmobile.asp
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