When we first got it
Before engine and trans came out
This came off the 394 motor and i cant find out anything about why it has that added piece on the side

No rips just old

 

Love the old Starfires.

 

Nice looking car and a convertible to boot!
The oil pan is correct for 62 Starfire and very hard to find, if it isn't leaking then paint it and put it back on. It's purpose is to hold an extra quart in the pan and allow it to cool down.
What's up with the gauges in the console?
Steve

 

Thank you for the comments as for the pan, your right I can't find one,as for the gauges somebody before me thought that was better than fixing other things looking for a good one ,I have one but it has extra hole for switch for vent window Steve I sent a pic of a upper cont arm bushing not sure if it is for 62 looks like something is missing maybe you can help thanks
r

 

Send the picture to stevewestlake@jaswest.com and I'll check it out. I might have a good replacement top for your console here.

 

 

I didn't say starfire only I said 62 394 only, so what is your take on the side tank on these pans, I have a 62 engine apart here I'm rebuilding and the pan is the same size as a 63 only it has the canister on the side.
Enlighten me on this.

 

My 61 394 has this same pan.

 

What are your thoughts on this canister on the side of the pan? I've been told by many that it's for extra oil and as far as I can tell that makes sense to me. Does the 60 and 59 394 also have this canister?

 

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-pan-like.html

Everything I've read says its just for extra capacity. My engine is the lo-po 250 hp 394 and it has this same oil pan.

 

My '57 has a similar projection. It's a conversation starter at the lube shop!