Found a 1962 Olds 98 in a barn.

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Found a 1962 Olds 98 in a barn.

All original, except for search lights added to fenders, and newer(?) 8 track bolted under the orig. radio. Not sure what to do with it, is very restorable, but i am unfamiliar with these Olds and will be here doing some research.
56k on 394 with bench seats and column shifter. I have some trim numbers, where would I decode them? The car came with a GM manual of the day, with a F-85 addendum, but doesn't have the trim or paint codes in it. This car was made in Lansing.

Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Nice find. It will make a great cruiser.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Nice looking car! Clean that baby up and take some more pictures. Welcome to CO.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Oh man, how cool is that? Looks good.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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nice ride,you find that in the London area?
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Wow!
From the front and rear she looks to be very solid! Almost looks like a good bath is all you would need.

Over the last 5 years I have halps a friend with a 61 ambulance and another friend with a 62 88 that had both sat for many years. we had no real problems other than what you would expect for any car has sat for a long time (flush the fuel system, replace hoses, belts, water pump, fuel pump, master cylinder, wheels cylinders and brake lines).

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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you don't want that old car, ill haul it off for you
nice car and welcome to CO
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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WOW A/C on a Canadian car. Pretty rare.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldskeeper
nice ride,you find that in the London area?
Yeah, just outside in Belmont/Dorchestor area farm.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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First thing it needs is a gas tank, the one in the trunk is kinda porous.
any ideas where to start looking for a new one?
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Cool car,
I think I'd hit it with a buffer and see what happened. To me I think they look extra cool with the original paint.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 66ninetyeightls
WOW A/C on a Canadian car. Pretty rare.
Well, now it's Canadian, built in Michigan tho', I've got a Canadian built '72 Monte Carlo that has the factory air too, just changed it to serpentine with a Sanden compressor and March kit.
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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Thumbs up Fuel storage

Try Spectra Premium or just call your local rad shop for a quote...
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 05:11 AM
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Is that paper in the oil fill tube cap to make it fit or to prevent a leak? If it is leaking or blowing-by oil and vapor you should check the PCV valve if that engine has one, not sure, is that a 394?

X2 on the local radiator shop, if they are skilled they can do wonders or if the tank is beyond repair they would most likely have resources to get a replacement.
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldsguy
Is that paper in the oil fill tube cap to make it fit or to prevent a leak? If it is leaking or blowing-by oil and vapor you should check the PCV valve if that engine has one, not sure, is that a 394?

X2 on the local radiator shop, if they are skilled they can do wonders or if the tank is beyond repair they would most likely have resources to get a replacement.
That paper towel is just tucked there to keep from blowing away, it is a 394 hi-compression engine 10.25:1.
Never thought of a rad shop, have a good one in town here.
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