Disassembly of '63 88 Holiday
#1
Disassembly of '63 88 Holiday
Hey guys. Happy Independence Day.
The '63 goes to the body shop for some minor repairs and a complete exterior repaint this month. I am in the process of disassembling the moldings and bumpers working from the back to the front. I need to know how to take out the grill. Since I need to take off the front bumper I suppose I need to start there. The service manual is of little help in this regard so it would be great if one of you more seasoned owners / restorers could provide some advise.
Also, the back glass reveal molding clips are very rusted and should be replaced at the inside corner (one of two studded clips). Are the '63-'64 Chevy Impala clips the same as those used on the Olds?
Appreciate any help I can get.
Regards,
Stewart L Werner
The '63 goes to the body shop for some minor repairs and a complete exterior repaint this month. I am in the process of disassembling the moldings and bumpers working from the back to the front. I need to know how to take out the grill. Since I need to take off the front bumper I suppose I need to start there. The service manual is of little help in this regard so it would be great if one of you more seasoned owners / restorers could provide some advise.
Also, the back glass reveal molding clips are very rusted and should be replaced at the inside corner (one of two studded clips). Are the '63-'64 Chevy Impala clips the same as those used on the Olds?
Appreciate any help I can get.
Regards,
Stewart L Werner
#2
Here are some illustrations from the parts book that may help you .
Yes , the bumper will have to come off for paint and will probably make grille removal easier .
The moulding clips , as well as most of the other "greenhouse " parts , are interchangeable with similar GM cars.
Yes , the bumper will have to come off for paint and will probably make grille removal easier .
The moulding clips , as well as most of the other "greenhouse " parts , are interchangeable with similar GM cars.
#5
You're welcome Stewart . Glad to help . I've got a 1963 Olds Master parts book .
It's just full of illustrations like those . Very handy when you take a car apart , and try to put it back together 6 years later.
I'm trying to get this book published on the web , so everyone can access it .
Your car looks very clean and solid . What state did it come from ?
It's just full of illustrations like those . Very handy when you take a car apart , and try to put it back together 6 years later.
I'm trying to get this book published on the web , so everyone can access it .
Your car looks very clean and solid . What state did it come from ?
Last edited by Charlie Jones; July 2nd, 2017 at 11:09 PM.
#6
You're welcome Stewart . Glad to help . I've got a 1963 Olds Master parts book .
It's just full of illustrations like those . Very handy when you take a car apart , and try to put it back together 6 years later.
I'm trying to get this book published on the web , so everyone can access it .
Your car looks very clean and solid . What state did it come from ?
It's just full of illustrations like those . Very handy when you take a car apart , and try to put it back together 6 years later.
I'm trying to get this book published on the web , so everyone can access it .
Your car looks very clean and solid . What state did it come from ?
#7
Accelerator Pedal Removal and Bendix rod adjustment
So now I need to know how the accelerator pedal is attached so I can remove my front carpet. Does the pedal pull off from a ball at the top or does the pin slide out? I am sure there are screws of bolts holding the hinge at the bottom of the pedal.
On another note, I had my original Bendix brake booster rebuilt. A buddy of mine put a different booster on as a stop gap. It works okay but it is not original. When I put the rebuilt Bendix on it locks up the brakes after driving and stopping a few times. Need to know the correct length for the rod adjustment as I do not have the gage referenced in the service manual (J-7723-01). Also, the reserve vacuum tank is not hooked up but I don't think the should cause the locking up issue.
Thanks for any info you guys can offer.
slw...
On another note, I had my original Bendix brake booster rebuilt. A buddy of mine put a different booster on as a stop gap. It works okay but it is not original. When I put the rebuilt Bendix on it locks up the brakes after driving and stopping a few times. Need to know the correct length for the rod adjustment as I do not have the gage referenced in the service manual (J-7723-01). Also, the reserve vacuum tank is not hooked up but I don't think the should cause the locking up issue.
Thanks for any info you guys can offer.
slw...
#8
So now I need to know how the accelerator pedal is attached so I can remove my front carpet. Does the pedal pull off from a ball at the top or does the pin slide out? I am sure there are screws of bolts holding the hinge at the bottom of the pedal.
On another note, I had my original Bendix brake booster rebuilt. A buddy of mine put a different booster on as a stop gap. It works okay but it is not original. When I put the rebuilt Bendix on it locks up the brakes after driving and stopping a few times. Need to know the correct length for the rod adjustment as I do not have the gage referenced in the service manual (J-7723-01). Also, the reserve vacuum tank is not hooked up but I don't think the should cause the locking up issue.
Thanks for any info you guys can offer.
slw...
On another note, I had my original Bendix brake booster rebuilt. A buddy of mine put a different booster on as a stop gap. It works okay but it is not original. When I put the rebuilt Bendix on it locks up the brakes after driving and stopping a few times. Need to know the correct length for the rod adjustment as I do not have the gage referenced in the service manual (J-7723-01). Also, the reserve vacuum tank is not hooked up but I don't think the should cause the locking up issue.
Thanks for any info you guys can offer.
slw...
The pedal simply pops on the studs . However , after more than 50 years the rubber gets very hard , and removal can be difficult . WD-40 may help .
Upper side is the same , just pops out .
On the power brake unit . I would send it back to whomever rebuilt it and tell them you want it adjusted right . If they give excuses , find another rebuilder .
The vacuum tank only provides an extra power application after the engine shuts off .
Last edited by Charlie Jones; July 10th, 2017 at 12:13 AM.
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#14
Beautiful. You were probably the only Oldsmobile at that show, and half the people who looked at the car probably thought it was some kind of Impala, right? (Exactly what happened to me once with a '64 Jetstar 88 I owned back in the 1990s.)
#15
Nice job ! I'm going to paint my 63 the same color (without the white top ) .
Nice to see how it's going to look .
BTW, I noticed you're missing a headlight ring . I have an extra NOS one if you need one . PM me .
Charlie
Nice to see how it's going to look .
BTW, I noticed you're missing a headlight ring . I have an extra NOS one if you need one . PM me .
Charlie
#17
Headlight Ring
Charlie, I took the pic before installing the headlight ring. I had to repair the slotted hanger. Thanks for the offer.
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