A few needed questions 1962 olds 98
#1
A few needed questions 1962 olds 98
First is this what the original hubcaps looked like on the town sedan 98 in 1962? Are they like the ones on the link below?
http://www.ctcautoranch.com/Used%20P...ubcaps%202.JPG
And also does anyone know where to get a new transmition pan gasket??? I know its the "slimjim" It seems like its a pain to find one and the drips on the floor are driving me crazy! Thanks anyone!!
http://www.ctcautoranch.com/Used%20P...ubcaps%202.JPG
And also does anyone know where to get a new transmition pan gasket??? I know its the "slimjim" It seems like its a pain to find one and the drips on the floor are driving me crazy! Thanks anyone!!
Last edited by fasteddi; September 19th, 2011 at 07:31 PM.
#2
Those are the optional 1962 spinner caps. Look closely at them and pay attention to how they work, then decide if you want them.
You see they have no valve stem holes. They are held on to the wheel by a set of five spring clips that clip into a rail on the back side of the cap, then the other end is tensioned against the wheel rim recess. You get the clips lined up against the wheel, then "snap" the cap in place.
To check tire pressure or add air, you pry it away from the wheel and allow it to snap outward to access the valve stem. Then snap back into place.
The "rays" in the spinner background are painted to match or contrast with the car body color. In case of black car, red, silver or white rays are the most common. A brass wheelcover paint template was one of the 1962 essential dealer service tools.
Most 59-62 Town Sedans I've seen have the small dogbowl cap and a trim ring, with the wheel painted a contrasting color to the car. These are way easier to mount to the car than the spinners and have their own understated elegance. Those year Oldsmobiles are some of the few cars I know of that can pull that off with a standard dogbowl cap.
You see they have no valve stem holes. They are held on to the wheel by a set of five spring clips that clip into a rail on the back side of the cap, then the other end is tensioned against the wheel rim recess. You get the clips lined up against the wheel, then "snap" the cap in place.
To check tire pressure or add air, you pry it away from the wheel and allow it to snap outward to access the valve stem. Then snap back into place.
The "rays" in the spinner background are painted to match or contrast with the car body color. In case of black car, red, silver or white rays are the most common. A brass wheelcover paint template was one of the 1962 essential dealer service tools.
Most 59-62 Town Sedans I've seen have the small dogbowl cap and a trim ring, with the wheel painted a contrasting color to the car. These are way easier to mount to the car than the spinners and have their own understated elegance. Those year Oldsmobiles are some of the few cars I know of that can pull that off with a standard dogbowl cap.
#6
http://www.nospartsfromthepast.com/page8.php
I just got a hard-to-find part for my '67 Delta 88 from here. He responds very quickly. He has a big Oldsmobile catalog (124 page), and I found it easier to just email him with what I needed. It was a Saturday night, and I didn't expect to hear back until Monday at least, but he responded within an hour.
I have no idea if he'll have what you need, but it can't hurt to ask.
#8
Is this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Slim-...-/180462987105
the correct transmition gasket for te 1962 olds. 98>>
the correct transmition gasket for te 1962 olds. 98>>
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Is this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Slim-...-/180462987105
the correct transmition gasket for te 1962 olds. 98>>
the correct transmition gasket for te 1962 olds. 98>>
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#13
Yes, Lars- those are original and correct 1962 small hubcaps and trim rings.
Keep a close eye on those trim rings. Replacements are difficult to find in the US. I expect they are nearly non-existent in Europe.
Keep a close eye on those trim rings. Replacements are difficult to find in the US. I expect they are nearly non-existent in Europe.
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I've got a "98" Holiday 4 door Htp. with a full set of Hub Caps with Trim Rings and it's a Parts car I picked up 15-18 years ago. I really never thought they were that rare to anyone?
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