I’ll be getting it this weekend.
been doing some research.
what other cars use interior for this vehicle?

or know of where I can find interchangeable parts?

 

Why not the other 65 sitting along side? At least the hood seems to be in a lot better shape than the one your looking at.

 

That one the owner is keeping.
The hood is actually in good shape, that’s an older picture, he’s replaced it.

 

Be aware of other rust issues if the hood was that rusted, did you check out the frame?

 

I don't know how familiar you are with the Jetstar 88 line, but it is a bit of a one-of-a-kind Oldsmobile. It was made for only three model years, 1964 through 1966, and it was introduced as a low-priced 88 to give Oldsmobile something with which to better compete against Chevy, Pontiac, Ford, Plymouth in the "low-price field." What Olds did to make the car lower-priced was to use the Cutlass engine, drivetrain, and brakes. Unlike the other full-size Oldsmobiles of those three model years, which got the 394 V-8 in 1964 and the new 425 starting in 1965, the Jetstar 88 received the new-for-1964 330 V-8 all three years. The 330 was the only engine ever offered in the J-88, and there were no optional upgrades other than in carburetion and compression ratio. If you find a '65 Jetstar 88 with a 425, the engine has been swapped. This was not available from the factory.

The brakes, as noted, were Cutlass brakes, so they are smaller than the brakes used on the other full-size models. They stopped the car well-enough, of course.

Also different was the transmission. The J-88 used the Cutlass's new-for-64 2-speed Jetaway transmission (don't call it a Powerglide--other than being a 2-speed, it shares nothing with the Chevy 2-speed). The other full-size Oldsombiles use the 3-speed Turbo-hydramatic.

As a result of all of this, engine, brake, transmission, and suspension parts are not shared with the other full-size '65 Oldsmobiles (Dynamic 88, Starfire, 98). But body, trim, and interior parts WILL interchange with those cars (except for parts that are unique to the 98, such as, typically, the rear quarters and bumper).

As far as I know, no parts are interchangeable with any other full-size GM car (Pontiac, Buick, etc.).

Also, don't confuse the Jetstar 88 with the Jetstar I. The latter was offered for only two years (1964 and 1965) as a sort of lower-cost alternative to the Starfire. Unlike the Jetstar 88, the Jetstar I DOES share the same engine, drivetrain, etc with the other full-size Oldsmobiles. It does not share those parts with the Jetstar 88.

The Jetstar I was offered only as a two-door hardtop, but it was not called "Holiday Coupe." It was called "Sports Coupe." The Jetstar 88, at least for '64 and '65, was available in the full range of body styles (2- and 4-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, convertible). For '66, the convertible style was dropped.

 

Front end sheetmetal is the same on all 1965 full size Olds, grilles and some of the trim are different on Starfire/Jetstar I/Ninety Eight.

Doors and quarter panels interchange on 65-66 B-body Olds of same body style.

Glass is the same on all 1965-66 GM B-body cars of same body style.

Jetstar 88 drivetrain, brakes and suspension are the same as Cutlass.

Interior trim is shared with 1965 Dynamic 88. No reproduction available, it's good used or have a trim shop make the seat covers. The seat, door and body structures are common to all 1965-66 GM B-body cars so Impala repro parts will work but have incorrect patterns.

If you like the car (and the 65-66 GM two-door hardtops look great whatever brand they are) don't let parts availability deter you. Just takes a little more time and ingenuity to do it.

 

Thanks for all the great input.
I was worried some parts wouldn’t be available.

 

Some won't be. For example, I think a replacement radiator might be difficult to find. I don't see them on the various part vendor websites. Ditto if the car needs a new gas tank or a new fuel tank sending unit. Those aren't made for these cars or any '60s to early '70s full-size Olds. If anything on the car needs to be replaced, don't throw the old away until you're sure you can get the new. Your best option might end up having the original piece rebuilt or refurbished or whatever.

 

Can someone direct me to the best websites to look for parts?

 

It depends on the kind of part. Anything body/trim/interior will have to come from ebay, junkyard cars, and the like. No one makes replacement body, trim, or interior parts for full-size Oldsmobiles, and they never have. If this were a '65 Chevy Impala, you could find every part imaginable, but the market for full-size Oldsmobiles is not the same, and no one supports it in the aftermarket.

One thing people sometimes do is set up a permanent search on ebay. I've set one up for my '78 Toronado. Every morning, I get an email from ebay showing all the new listings for anything where "1978 Oldsmobile Toronado" or "1978 Olds Toronado" is indicated. I've gotten some nice, one-time-only parts this way, and it saves me from having to log onto and search the ebay site every day. Two of the nicest scores I've had this way were relatively minor things but were really nice to get. One was a brand-new, still in box, NOS, Toronado-only hood ornament, and the other was a brand new, NOS, still in box, Toronado clock. The Toro clocks had the word "Toronado" on them, so they're not interchangeable with the clocks on other, similar vintage full-size Oldsmobiles.

Mechanical parts are different. Many parts are still available at your local auto parts store (Autozone, O'Reilly, NAPA, etc.), although you may have to order them and go back in a day or two to pick them up. Online sites such as rockauto.com are good, too. Fusick caters to Oldsmobile collectors, so some parts can be found there. My advice is to SHOP AROUND. The difference in price for an identical part from different vendors can be astonishing. There are only so many manufacturers of, for example, rubber weatherstripping for old cars. So most vendors are selling the same thing and often have the same part number. But prices can vary considerably, so check several sources. That's what makes the internet so good. You can do all this checking from home.

And don't overlook Amazon. I'm a Prime member, and I always search on a part number there before committing to buy. A perfect example was the gas tank I needed for my '78 Toronado. It was about $150 with FREE shipping because I'm a Prime member (which I consider a sunk cost!). The exact gas tank, Spectra Premium part number whatever, was up to twice that in price at other vendors, and that was before shipping, which could be another $50. So the exact same tank was $150 with free 2-day shipping at Amazon or $300 plus $50 shipping at site XXX. You do the math and decide where to buy it!

One common recommendation, especially if you're looking for used parts such as body and trim, is to make a detailed list of what you need and post in the Parts Wanted section on this site. Don't just say something like "I need parts for my '65 Jetstar 88" and leave it at that. No one will respond. But if you say "I need a left-side headlight bezel for a '65 Jetstar 88," you might get some responses.

 

Welcome to the group and good luck with the project... You will definitely find some useful info here...

 

 

Well, you've got your work cut out for you, but it's great to see another one saved. Congratulations. Very desirable body style in the 2-door hardtop. Can't wait to see the progress. Keep the photos coming!

 

Nice save. It is wonderful seeing folks out there taking on the task of restoring a full-size Oldsmobile. With a determined attitude of failure not being an option, slowly picking away at what needs to be done, the car will be fixed. Owning two large Oldsmobiles myself, one needs to be crafty and innovative getting things done, as we can't build one of these from a catalog. Looking forward to seeing how this Jetstar evolves!

 

Looks like a fairly sold starting point. You could always consider doing a mild custom, which would give you more lee way with Interior, trim, etc.

 

It won’t be fully original, I’m making it mine.
Always wanted to build my own. I’m going to get pretty deep into it. Considering frame off( if that can even be done in your every day garage)

 

Welcome to the site! Personally, I'm partial to the A Bodies, but I think your new ride has some real class in the lines! I'm eager to watch it progress