My 1963 Jetfire Found!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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November 17th, 2009, 08:12 AM

1k442

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My 1963 Jetfire Found!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK the deal is done. I have seen and purchased my old Jetfire back!! Should have it in the driveway next Sunday. The car is much worse than I thought. The garage roof had a 12" hole over the windshield. All the die cast trim needs to be replaced. Interior better than expected. All Jetfire parts under the hood in place. Engine turned over by hand. No keys or brakes!! I will attach a few photos.

Ken
Before photo!
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PS: Anyone with mint or NOS Die cast trim for sale email me back. I will up date everyone when I have a chance to clean up and inventory the car.
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November 17th, 2009, 09:16 AM

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I hate to sound stupid here but is that a turbo on top of the motor?
Either way looks like a great project.

November 17th, 2009, 09:32 AM

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Google is your friend.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1962-1...5-jetfire1.htm

November 17th, 2009, 01:46 PM

1k442

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The first Turbo charged fluid injected american car. 215 Alum V8. Motor is still used by Rover!
Ken

November 17th, 2009, 02:10 PM

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WOW a 4speed to boot!

November 17th, 2009, 02:29 PM

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looks like you have a great car there and to find your car is way cool.
Enjoy and if I see any parts that can help you out I'll call
Steve

November 17th, 2009, 04:18 PM

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Nice find...don't see many around anymore!

November 17th, 2009, 04:30 PM

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OMG a turbo oldsmobile!!! I had no idea such a beast existed. SOOO much potential.

November 18th, 2009, 04:27 PM

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Big K did you see this?

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...s-jetfire.html

November 18th, 2009, 06:00 PM

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OLD SKL 69

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That's really a cool rare car. How many of those were built by Olds?

Good luck with your new old ride.

November 18th, 2009, 06:43 PM

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Cool. I just became a Jetfire fan.
How awesome is an old Oldsmobile with a factory turbo 4-speed?
And to think I grew up in Jersey and therefore theoretically had a shot at that car.

November 18th, 2009, 08:04 PM

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Great find and project...put the spurs to her Ken!

November 19th, 2009, 12:36 AM

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I so want to turbo a 455 ...

November 23rd, 2009, 12:25 PM

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Just picked up my car from the current keeper! He was technically not the current owner! I was!!!!! He never transferred the title! So he just screwed up my car not his! Anyway the car is home and all the rugs, mice junk, and the car cover that was in the trunk I gave him is in the trash. Should start to smell better soon!! I will post more info as we get to work on the car.
Thanks,
Ken
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