1962 +2

I have 2 1962 Olds F-85s, 1 Convertable, 1 Coupe. The Convertable is restored (after 8 years) and been on the road about 2 months. The coupe will arrive September 30th. At which time the restoration will begin. Glad there is a forum that we can pass info around.
Roy

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Tedd Thompson

Welcome aboard CO, love the F 85's. and as you already know they are probably the hardest to restore of the 60 era cars because of the lack of support in after market parts.It's good to see a couple being saved. When you get a chance post a few pictures, we love pictures...Lost in the fifties ...Tedd

72cutlassconv

Welcome to CO from Yuma... We love pics. Please post some soon.

jaunty75

You have to be careful here. It's not the F-85 per se that is not supported in the aftermarket. It is the '61 to '63 A-body Oldsmobiles, F-85 and Cutlass (which was an F-85 as well), which are not supported in the aftermarket.

The term "F-85" is often used interchangeably with "Cutlass," and the F-85 as separate from Cutlass was actually offered through 1970 or thereabouts.

Grace Stinespring-Welch

welcome, post some pics.

joe_padavano

The F-85, Cutlass, and Jetfire were all the same car with different trim and engine options. The mechanical and sheet metal parts are identical and interchange for the most part, overlooking differences in chrome trim. The F-85 nameplate was used on the A-body well into the 1970s and was reintroduced as a low-end version of the Omega in the late 1970s.

jensenracing77

Welcome. We would love to see some pictures.

oldcutlass

Welcome, yes please post some pictures.

1962 +2

Thanks for the encouragement. jaunty 75 and Joe-padavano, both are actually the Cutlass model. The convertible and the Coupe both have the 185 HP engine, The Convertible is automatic, the Coupe is factory 4 speed. I spent 8 years running down parts and totally restoring the Convertible. I hope the Coupe will not take so long. As to photos I will try to add some but my computer skills may not be that good, we will see.
Roy

jensenracing77

I would recommend joining the jetfire forum. Not much activity there but there are guys there that have parts cars and know where other parts are.

OLD SKL 69

Welcome to CO! As you can tell, we love pictures here.

1962 +2

Hello all,

I edited my original post and attached a few pictures.

Thank you,
Roy

1962 +2

My son was able to load some photos of the Convertible -- Hope you enjoy.
My first look then the Firewall after rebuild, the new interior, and the finished car.
Roy

Octania

Wow you AZ guys are so spoiled rustwise

nice

I have a parts car, but nothing left worthy of your car.

jensenracing77

Looks great! I like the color.