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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Hello,Im new to this forum. I recently purchased a 1963 Olds f85 convertible. 3rd owner. Im hoping this forum will help in finding the few parts that I need. Pics to come.
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Welcome to CO! I'm sure if you post in the parts wanted section what you need, someone will respond. And yes, we love pics here.
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Welcome to the site. Columbus, OH here.
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Welcome, Near Warren here. Ken
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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Welcome from Massillon. Let see some pics!
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Welcome to CO. Williamsport, Ohio here. Nice to see other Ohioans here.
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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A '63 F85, nice! Former Cincinnatian here.
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Welcome, yes pic's.
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 63f85droptop
Hello,Im new to this forum. I recently purchased a 1963 Olds f85 convertible. 3rd owner. Im hoping this forum will help in finding the few parts that I need. Pics to come.
Welcome. The 1961-63 cars are unique and few repro parts are available. There are no vendors selling any patch panels or trim parts. Suspension and brake parts are available from Kanter. Note that your 63 has some one-year-only steering linkage parts. Engine parts are easy, as the 215 was sold to Rover and used through the mid-2000s. The Rotohydramatic 5 trans (if you have an automatic) is unique to the Olds and not one of GM's better ATs. The rear axle is unique to the F-85 and Skylark and again, virtually no parts are available.

I have two 62 wagons, so I'm not trying to discourage you, but just be aware of what you're in for with this car. Good luck.
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Welcome to our site, fellow Buckeye!
Old Sep 21, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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Im a bodyman of 38 years. I know this car has alot of one year only parts. But the reason I bought this car (horse traded for it) Is. Its complete. Driveable. Not one part missing. And some spare parts.Trim is all there and very nice condition. Complete interior. Mechanically its good. (Everything under side has already been replaced) Im the 3rd owner and it has been garaged for last 20+ years. Previous owner bought fenders,hood,and doors from Arizona. (rust free) The hard part is going to be finding quarter panels. (Typical rust around rear wheel openings.) Any help locating these parts is GREATLY appreciated. Will post pics soon.
Old Sep 22, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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Welcome to our site. I'm sure it's a cool car.
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