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Dunno why I saw it this way, but it looked like a planted garden to me.
Dunno why I saw it this way, but it looked like a planted garden to me.
0 2024/07/08 19:30:44
Ha, ha? or Nah, nah?
Ha, ha? or Nah, nah?
0 2024/07/08 19:24:51
0 2023/11/05 09:06:20
Oh hell - just grind off all the splines and torque it to 100 ft-lbs!. It'll be fine!
Oh hell - just grind off all the splines and torque it to 100 ft-lbs!. It'll be fine!
0 2023/11/03 20:57:27
Previous Owner Syndrome, or a terrible mechanic. "All we have to do to make it fit is grind off some splines!" Dumbsh*t.
Previous Owner Syndrome, or a terrible mechanic. "All we have to do to make it fit is grind off some splines!" Dumbsh*t.
0 2023/11/03 20:53:46
Cut to fit and it works
Cut to fit and it works
0 2023/10/17 07:48:15
66 Assembly Manual drawing of headlight bezels
66 Assembly Manual drawing of headlight bezels
0 2023/10/15 10:27:04
Hillman nylon nuts in place of original Olds parts after a bit of trimming.
Hillman nylon nuts in place of original Olds parts after a bit of trimming.
0 2023/10/15 10:15:06
Turns out the Hillman parts work with just 30 seconds or so of Dremel cutting to the correct length.
Turns out the Hillman parts work with just 30 seconds or so of Dremel cutting to the correct length.
0 2023/10/15 10:11:36
66 big car headlight bezel. 2 screws at the top, 2 slots at the bottom riveted to the trim on the back.
66 big car headlight bezel. 2 screws at the top, 2 slots at the bottom riveted to the trim on the back.
0 2023/10/15 10:09:40
Now maybe my console won't get dinged...
Now maybe my console won't get dinged...
0 2023/09/30 08:31:00
0 2023/09/30 08:30:06
Looks factory to me
Looks factory to me
0 2023/09/30 08:29:33
Chevy clips, but they'll retain your Olds belt buckles too.
Chevy clips, but they'll retain your Olds belt buckles too.
0 2023/09/30 08:25:36
Getting information out to the dealer network in the analog days
Getting information out to the dealer network in the analog days
0 2023/09/27 09:46:45
The cover is a bit rough, but its genuine Olds
The cover is a bit rough, but its genuine Olds
0 2023/09/27 09:45:49
I haven't calculated the margins, but I'm guessing the dealers weren't losing money...
I haven't calculated the margins, but I'm guessing the dealers weren't losing money...
0 2023/09/26 21:55:43
Slightly world weary but goes beyond the Chassis Service Manual, Fisher Body Manual, + Parts Accessories Catalogs.
Slightly world weary but goes beyond the Chassis Service Manual, Fisher Body Manual, + Parts Accessories Catalogs.
0 2023/09/26 21:54:01
PDF of this book attached. Hope you find some new information in it.
PDF of this book attached. Hope you find some new information in it.
0 2023/09/22 15:36:24
Go for the originals where ever you may find them.
Go for the originals where ever you may find them.
0 2023/09/18 17:53:22
Notice the shape differences in the shape of the grease fittings. Latter day parts may still show these differences.
Notice the shape differences in the shape of the grease fittings. Latter day parts may still show these differences.
0 2023/09/18 12:00:44
64-66 Starfire shifter mounting details
64-66 Starfire shifter mounting details
0 2023/09/18 11:39:00
The thin metal and nylon tip parts of the shifter are very susceptible to wear/breakage. I usually put the car in neutral to remove the T handle.
The thin metal and nylon tip parts of the shifter are very susceptible to wear/breakage. I usually put the car in neutral to remove the T handle.
0 2023/09/18 11:31:16
0 2023/08/28 10:51:32
0 2023/08/28 10:45:16
Excel can help you remember what parts you've got...
Excel can help you remember what parts you've got...
0 2023/08/16 22:51:21
245/60R15 on 15x8 wheel. Reminds me of the Blues Brothers line about "Cop tires, cop suspension"
245/60R15 on 15x8 wheel. Reminds me of the Blues Brothers line about "Cop tires, cop suspension"
0 2023/07/06 14:01:22
225/70R15 BF Goodrich radial TA's on rear of my '66 Stafire. Better than the original 14x6 by a good measure, but I decided to upsize again.
225/70R15 BF Goodrich radial TA's on rear of my '66 Stafire. Better than the original 14x6 by a good measure, but I decided to upsize again.
0 2023/07/06 13:59:01
0 2023/06/24 12:28:31
How many quarters does it take to seat a power piston?
How many quarters does it take to seat a power piston?
0 2023/06/24 12:18:12
0 2023/06/24 12:09:22
Bulbs labeled and organized so they're easy to find when you need 'em. Notes to me on the lid so I don't have to look it up every time.
Bulbs labeled and organized so they're easy to find when you need 'em. Notes to me on the lid so I don't have to look it up every time.
0 2023/06/22 19:22:44
1966 Olds Big Car (88/98) factory bulb designations. These days there are more options - some better, some not.
1966 Olds Big Car (88/98) factory bulb designations. These days there are more options - some better, some not.
0 2023/06/22 19:20:32
Metro has a higher quality casting, but thickness of Steele may perform better.
Metro has a higher quality casting, but thickness of Steele may perform better.
0 2023/06/17 11:07:25
Some of the wind noise in convertibles can be attributed to where the top, vent window and windshield all come together. A good seal here should help quiet things down.
Some of the wind noise in convertibles can be attributed to where the top, vent window and windshield all come together. A good seal here should help quiet things down.
0 2023/06/17 11:04:15
I'm hoping the thicker rubber casting of the Steele piece will create a better seal against my convertible windows.
I'm hoping the thicker rubber casting of the Steele piece will create a better seal against my convertible windows.
0 2023/06/17 11:01:17
Steele piece has thicker rubber where the vent window meets the convertible top and interface is longer too.
Steele piece has thicker rubber where the vent window meets the convertible top and interface is longer too.
0 2023/06/17 10:59:41
Steele part is thicker and slightly bigger, but a cruder casting. This is the front of the driver's side front window molding. Metro is a better looking part, but a bit smaller.
Steele part is thicker and slightly bigger, but a cruder casting. This is the front of the driver's side front window molding. Metro is a better looking part, but a bit smaller.
0 2023/06/17 10:57:11
My descriptions on how each adjustor affects window positioning. Any errors here are my own.
My descriptions on how each adjustor affects window positioning. Any errors here are my own.
0 2023/06/10 09:44:59
Should the front window trailing edge sit more or less flush against the rear window leading edge?
Should the front window trailing edge sit more or less flush against the rear window leading edge?
0 2023/06/03 21:26:32