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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
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
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
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
Looks factory to me
Looks factory to me
0 2023/09/30 08:29:33
0 2023/09/30 08:30:06
Now maybe my console won't get dinged...
Now maybe my console won't get dinged...
0 2023/09/30 08:31:00
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
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
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
66 Assembly Manual drawing of headlight bezels
66 Assembly Manual drawing of headlight bezels
0 2023/10/15 10:27:04
Cut to fit and it works
Cut to fit and it works
0 2023/10/17 07:48:15
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
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
0 2023/11/05 09:06:20
Ha, ha? or Nah, nah?
Ha, ha? or Nah, nah?
0 2024/07/08 19:24:51
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
We were joking about this as the exhaust manifold vineyard. From a distance it looks just like grapes on the vine...
We were joking about this as the exhaust manifold vineyard. From a distance it looks just like grapes on the vine...
0 2024/07/08 19:32:24
Fix a hogged out / oversize hole with a plastic anchor to restore it.
Fix a hogged out / oversize hole with a plastic anchor to restore it.
0 2024/07/16 22:33:17
Sure you can pay big $$ to have a custom shroud made, but why not try a cheap ziptie first?
Sure you can pay big $$ to have a custom shroud made, but why not try a cheap ziptie first?
0 2024/07/30 19:07:53
Ziptie some extra width on the driver's side of your '65-'66 big car shroud for better cooling.
Ziptie some extra width on the driver's side of your '65-'66 big car shroud for better cooling.
0 2024/07/30 19:10:37
side stamped "Front" aimed at front of car
side stamped "Front" aimed at front of car
0 2024/08/29 17:06:26
Door hinge bolt shaped wrenches. Use blue tape on your fender and door if you use these to protect paint...
Door hinge bolt shaped wrenches. Use blue tape on your fender and door if you use these to protect paint...
0 2025/02/13 09:08:44
Use the curve and ratcheting feature. Not much room to work
Use the curve and ratcheting feature. Not much room to work
0 2025/02/13 09:09:54
Use the shape!
Use the shape!
0 2025/02/13 09:10:34
Use blue tape to establish temporary alignment marks
Use blue tape to establish temporary alignment marks
0 2025/02/24 13:24:23
Seal retains the alignment marks so you know how stretched or squished to put it in.
Seal retains the alignment marks so you know how stretched or squished to put it in.
0 2025/02/24 13:24:26
New on left, used on right. The bend on the right is hard to see, as is the wear & tear.
New on left, used on right. The bend on the right is hard to see, as is the wear & tear.
0 2025/02/25 15:00:24
Complex shifter with some parts that will never be made again.
Complex shifter with some parts that will never be made again.
0 2025/02/25 15:02:06
Before removing console, put the shifter in neutral to save your plastic lenses
Before removing console, put the shifter in neutral to save your plastic lenses
0 2025/02/25 15:04:16
Cotter pin 1st, then electrical, then sheet metal screws
Cotter pin 1st, then electrical, then sheet metal screws
0 2025/02/25 15:05:19
Original Olds Diagram. I've added a few custom part names which instructions below refer to.
Original Olds Diagram. I've added a few custom part names which instructions below refer to.
0 2025/02/25 15:06:13
Loosen the nuts, slip the spring clip back and it will pretty much come apart. This is a rear view.
Loosen the nuts, slip the spring clip back and it will pretty much come apart. This is a rear view.
0 2025/02/25 15:07:49
This is a good one, it rotates and has 3 teeth to separate the roller wheel pins
This is a good one, it rotates and has 3 teeth to separate the roller wheel pins
0 2025/02/25 15:09:58
Here's a side view of a good one
Here's a side view of a good one
0 2025/02/25 15:09:59
Here's a bad one missing it's middle separating tooth
Here's a bad one missing it's middle separating tooth
0 2025/02/25 15:10:00
This is my good used spacer I put back in the car
This is my good used spacer I put back in the car
0 2025/02/25 15:10:02
This is one idea as to how to replace the spacer - Hillman #4 screw nylon washers. Not tested
This is one idea as to how to replace the spacer - Hillman #4 screw nylon washers. Not tested
0 2025/02/25 15:10:03
Preinstall shims and cotter pins so they are where you need them on reassembly
Preinstall shims and cotter pins so they are where you need them on reassembly
0 2025/02/25 15:13:07
Clean, polished and greased means smoother action
Clean, polished and greased means smoother action
0 2025/02/25 15:13:55