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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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The new guy

Hello everyone really excited to be on the site
Just picked up my first 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible I have been searching for about 7 years finally found one that I can afford and build
It is a project car that will need Paint and Body Work, and interior but does run and drive but needs brakes and some suspension bushings
Looking forward to all your comments and input
My name is Chris and ,I live in Peoria Arizona

I am new to the Forum ,not to internet savvy but I will try my best,
I found this website off of a Napa guy who said " we don't have that part and it's not available anymore" but try this website. I am hoping to learn and meet some great people on this site
Thank you
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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Welcome... Nice looking vehicle from the photos... Should be a worth while time investing project...
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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Very nice cruiser! Welcome to the site! Lots of good info and great members.
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:33 AM
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Welcome to the forum.This site is blessed with knowledgeable folks who are willing to share what they know. You will be glad you joined. Nice project. Larry
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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Welcome! The ride looks to be in darn good shape to me, at least from the pics. I am sure you shall enjoy owning this car!
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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Welcome to the site, beautiful car.
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome & the suspense is killing me. What was the part?


Nice car. Watch your knee on the radio.
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Welcome to the site! Hope to see more pics of your Starfire soon.
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Welcome to Classic Olds, very nice survivor Starfire, you should be able to find everything for that car on here, the one piece you won't find is the aluminium panel across the back with the tail lights. Have fun driving her around, these are great cruisers for the highway.
Steve
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Welcome. I love 61 and 62 Starfires. That is going to be a very nice car.
Old Mar 30, 2016 | 06:04 PM
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Welcome. Arizona cars are a piece of cake to restore, compared to the "rust belt".

Come and join the "darksiders" on this thread:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ers-unite.html

I have one pair (you'll need two) of upper control arm bushings on E-Bay right now;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182063869754...84.m1555.l2649
If you want them PM me and I'll knock off ten bucks and ship free.

Last edited by Charlie Jones; Mar 30, 2016 at 06:19 PM.
Old Oct 15, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Hi guys so car is in great running shape, replaced All front bushings and ball joints, I can do 90mph on the highway.
I need help with the rear suspension bushings, can't seem to find them, only thing I found was new control arms by spohn performance. ..does anyone have part# just for the bushings?
Also I'm curious about lowering the car,any info on that?
Thanks


Old Oct 15, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Maybe try kanter they have some obscure parts.
Old Oct 15, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RetroRanger
Maybe try kanter they have some obscure parts.
I did with no luck
Thanks tho
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