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Old May 28th, 2012, 06:37 AM
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65 starfire project for Dad finally done

I wanted to thank everybody on these forums, you guys are a wealth of information. me and my brother used it every time we had a question or needed something. over 300hours into this restore and we handed the keys over to dad on saturday. boy was he shocked
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Old May 28th, 2012, 07:25 AM
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I remember reading a couple of your earlier posts when you first got the car. Looks great. What a great gift!
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Old May 28th, 2012, 08:00 AM
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Boy that's beautiful. Great job!

Did that one come with the bolt-ons or did you have to scrounge them?
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Old May 28th, 2012, 06:51 PM
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It came with the n93 deluxe wheel covers
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Old May 28th, 2012, 07:38 PM
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What a beauty! Your dad is a lucky man.
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Old May 28th, 2012, 08:19 PM
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What a great job. Your dad will be very proud of the car but even more proud of you guys for doing this for him.
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Old June 2nd, 2012, 04:45 AM
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Sjcrft: Nice car I have one also, I would like to ask you if you have one of the N-93 wheels as a spare (meaning 5 wheels per car) or does the car have a plain rim. Also are there any decals specific to N93 option wheels on the trunk lid???? I have 4 complete wheels and would like to know if I need a fifth?????
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Very pretty car, and a wonderful gesture of appreciation.
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Old June 2nd, 2012, 07:11 AM
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Very nice-Good job!
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Old June 2nd, 2012, 07:15 AM
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Nice Olds car. I am sure Dad will enjoy driving that one. Happy Motoring!
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Old June 2nd, 2012, 08:19 AM
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Nice car. Beautiful job. What a great gift for your Dad.
Cudos to you and your brother! 425?
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Old June 2nd, 2012, 08:21 AM
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Great job

BTW Are you avaliable for adoption?
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Old June 3rd, 2012, 06:48 PM
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Although this car was 99.9 percent original (even the gm packard wires) there was no spare tire or rim . we are not sure if the n93 wheels came with the car originally it did come with the standard hubcaps in the trunk and no special labels on how to remove the wheel covers just the jacking instructions label
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Old June 3rd, 2012, 07:03 PM
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Great job

BTW Are you avaliable for adoption?
thanks,

and now since our bank accounts are very light we are up for adoption lol
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Old June 3rd, 2012, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sjcrft
Although this car was 99.9 percent original (even the gm packard wires) there was no spare tire or rim . we are not sure if the n93 wheels came with the car originally it did come with the standard hubcaps in the trunk and no special labels on how to remove the wheel covers just the jacking instructions label
Thank you I was wondering how these wheels were sold on cars weather they had five or four , You never know with G.M. I think it was nice what you did for your dad .He must be proud.
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Old June 8th, 2012, 11:08 AM
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Gorgeous end-product!

... and what a familar story about the spare! I know it ain't easy tracking down that stuff in good shape anymore.
Congrats.... What a happy Father's Day it will be for the Father in question....
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Although this car was 99.9 percent original (even the gm packard wires) there was no spare tire or rim . we are not sure if the n93 wheels came with the car originally it did come with the standard hubcaps in the trunk and no special labels on how to remove the wheel covers just the jacking instructions label
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Old July 13th, 2012, 11:46 PM
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I bought a 1965 Delta 88 & it had the N93 option wheels, and the spare had the correct rim. So I would say if your car came with that option, it would have the correct rim, so when you have a flat, you could put the wheel cap back on. 4 wheels cap & 5 correct rims, I think would be right. I did not have any stickers in the trunk to show how to remove the cap. I'm sure the salesman would have showed the buyer.. Once the car was sold, the new owner may not know how to remove it correctly.
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Originally Posted by 65B01Delta
I bought a 1965 Delta 88 & it had the N93 option wheels, and the spare had the correct rim. So I would say if your car came with that option, it would have the correct rim, so when you have a flat, you could put the wheel cap back on. 4 wheels cap & 5 correct rims, I think would be right. I did not have any stickers in the trunk to show how to remove the cap. I'm sure the salesman would have showed the buyer.. Once the car was sold, the new owner may not know how to remove it correctly.
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I believe your quote is spot on. I have the same condition on my Jetstar1.
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Old October 9th, 2012, 07:21 PM
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Ohhhh...SNAP sweet ride sjcrft!!

I am going to buy a 65 starfire for the interior...those door panels are sweet WTH am I saying the whole interior is sweet!
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nicely done !! .... what a great gift!!
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Old October 10th, 2012, 10:32 AM
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nicely done !! .... what a great gift!!
Nice Job! My old co-worker still drives the white with red interior that his dad bought new. He had it painted a few years ago.
I was able to salvage the seats , console and tilt wheel out of a 65 Starfire for my 61 olds project. I love the wrap around seat trim vs. the wrap over trim.
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