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Part of how Cadillac was "Standard of the World" long ago. Additional noise seals. Cool.
Part of how Cadillac was "Standard of the World" long ago. Additional noise seals. Cool.
0 2019/11/24 21:29:04
Passenger side Cadillac cowl to fender rubber mastic seal. Not too hard to cut and attach.
Passenger side Cadillac cowl to fender rubber mastic seal. Not too hard to cut and attach.
0 2019/11/24 21:30:23
'66 Starfire Ashtray, typical GM, seemed like a cost play to me.
'66 Starfire Ashtray, typical GM, seemed like a cost play to me.
0 2019/11/29 17:32:54
Olds cut costs on the '66 Starfire and used inexpensive stamped ashtrays in the rear.
Olds cut costs on the '66 Starfire and used inexpensive stamped ashtrays in the rear.
0 2019/11/29 17:33:47
'65 Starfire Ashtrays with integral cigar lighter, nice die cast piece. The part was reused for '67 Toronados which these are out of.
'65 Starfire Ashtrays with integral cigar lighter, nice die cast piece. The part was reused for '67 Toronados which these are out of.
0 2019/11/29 17:34:31
1965 meets 2019, who needs cigar lighters these days? Much better to have USB chargers.
1965 meets 2019, who needs cigar lighters these days? Much better to have USB chargers.
0 2019/11/29 17:35:58
Blue Sea Systems BelowDeck Panels, Dual USB Chargers, 12V Sockets and Mini OLED Monitors installed in '67 Olds Toro rear ashtray.
Blue Sea Systems BelowDeck Panels, Dual USB Chargers, 12V Sockets and Mini OLED Monitors installed in '67 Olds Toro rear ashtray.
0 2019/11/29 17:39:16
These clips hold your door lock rod into the door lock
These clips hold your door lock rod into the door lock
0 2020/05/10 16:52:53
Stop door rattles with these - door locks and door paddles both need them. Power door lock actuators too, if applicable
Stop door rattles with these - door locks and door paddles both need them. Power door lock actuators too, if applicable
0 2020/05/10 16:56:41
0 2020/05/11 12:07:50
These bolts influence the fore/aft and up/down position of the top.
These bolts influence the fore/aft and up/down position of the top.
0 2020/05/11 12:17:57
Capture the starting point before moving things around.
Capture the starting point before moving things around.
0 2020/05/11 12:22:22
0 2020/05/11 12:25:49
Body bolts adjust fore/aft and parallel to rockers. Door bolts adjust lateral in/out of door top and bottom and a bit of vertical up/down
Body bolts adjust fore/aft and parallel to rockers. Door bolts adjust lateral in/out of door top and bottom and a bit of vertical up/down
0 2020/05/11 14:09:59
66 Olds Chassis Service manual says aim for 1/32 of interference between the body and door wedges. My 98 frame bends going over some bumps. These seem to help.
66 Olds Chassis Service manual says aim for 1/32 of interference between the body and door wedges. My 98 frame bends going over some bumps. These seem to help.
0 2020/05/11 14:13:41
The 1/4" thick gapper plastic went under the front corner of the door to get a decent gap between the door bottom and the rocker panel
The 1/4" thick gapper plastic went under the front corner of the door to get a decent gap between the door bottom and the rocker panel
0 2020/05/11 14:25:55
3/16"s thick plastic gapping "tool" used to set the fore/aft position of the door during door hinge alignment. Rear quarters before fenders since quarters can't move...
3/16"s thick plastic gapping "tool" used to set the fore/aft position of the door during door hinge alignment. Rear quarters before fenders since quarters can't move...
0 2020/05/11 14:29:00
Aim for consistent 1/8" gap between door trailing edge and rear quarter and no sag between the door top rear corner and top front corner of the rear quarter.
Aim for consistent 1/8" gap between door trailing edge and rear quarter and no sag between the door top rear corner and top front corner of the rear quarter.
0 2020/05/11 14:34:18
Gaps look o.k. to me, but there's surely room for improvment by a professional.
Gaps look o.k. to me, but there's surely room for improvment by a professional.
0 2020/05/11 14:36:17
Mid 60's GM big car window conduits with grommet orientation.
Mid 60's GM big car window conduits with grommet orientation.
0 2020/05/11 15:35:27
'66 Olds Big Car Fender and Bumper gap specifications
'66 Olds Big Car Fender and Bumper gap specifications
0 2020/05/11 16:08:38
You can slightly rebend bumpers with a ratchet strap.
You can slightly rebend bumpers with a ratchet strap.
0 2020/05/17 12:52:37
Using jack stand to open hood hinge spring per '66 Olds Chassis Service Manual
Using jack stand to open hood hinge spring per '66 Olds Chassis Service Manual
0 2020/05/24 14:46:28
Using threaded rod, washers and nuts to stretch a '65 Olds hood hinge spring
Using threaded rod, washers and nuts to stretch a '65 Olds hood hinge spring
0 2020/05/24 14:48:45
0 2020/06/08 09:40:01
3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 - Brushed Aluminum
3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 - Brushed Aluminum
0 2020/06/08 09:40:55
Good tool for straight cuts on vinyl trim
Good tool for straight cuts on vinyl trim
0 2020/06/08 09:52:24
0 2020/06/18 17:43:42
'66 98 Grille vertical pieces viewed from the rear. Press fit then hammer an ear to hold them in place.
'66 98 Grille vertical pieces viewed from the rear. Press fit then hammer an ear to hold them in place.
0 2020/06/18 17:44:13
Resprayed in Krylon Fusion Silver Metallic. Not quite factory, but good enough for me.
Resprayed in Krylon Fusion Silver Metallic. Not quite factory, but good enough for me.
0 2020/06/18 17:47:32
'66 98 restored grille. Polished and consistent painted contrastring surfaces
'66 98 restored grille. Polished and consistent painted contrastring surfaces
0 2020/06/18 17:58:31
16 vertical pieces can be removed without too much effort.
16 vertical pieces can be removed without too much effort.
0 2020/06/18 18:02:39
The center should not be shiny per factory, but is after rechroming.
The center should not be shiny per factory, but is after rechroming.
0 2020/07/06 18:42:53
The left is a '66 Olds Big Car original hinge. I don't know what the right ones are. Do you?
The left is a '66 Olds Big Car original hinge. I don't know what the right ones are. Do you?
0 2020/07/16 21:01:35
Hinge on the right is reputed to be a '65 Big Olds, but I'm not convinced. If you know what it is and can use it, please get in touch.
Hinge on the right is reputed to be a '65 Big Olds, but I'm not convinced. If you know what it is and can use it, please get in touch.
0 2020/07/16 21:02:34
Finally have strato buckets with seat locks and headrests for my '66 Starfire
Finally have strato buckets with seat locks and headrests for my '66 Starfire
0 2020/09/02 17:22:59
What's the best way to grind these old custom mounts out of the car?
What's the best way to grind these old custom mounts out of the car?
0 2020/09/02 17:25:57
'82 Camaro 6 way seat in '66 Olds Starfire with custom mounts. Now too high.
'82 Camaro 6 way seat in '66 Olds Starfire with custom mounts. Now too high.
0 2020/09/02 17:30:39
69 Chevelle Strato Bucket in Olds '66 Starfire trim with optional headrest
69 Chevelle Strato Bucket in Olds '66 Starfire trim with optional headrest
0 2020/09/10 10:36:03
Modifying a strato bucket to lower sitting height. Removing carefully selected sections of steel and avoid weakening spot welds.
Modifying a strato bucket to lower sitting height. Removing carefully selected sections of steel and avoid weakening spot welds.
0 2020/09/10 10:54:08