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Clean, polish & grease these metal on metal surfaces
Clean, polish & grease these metal on metal surfaces
0 2025/02/25 15:13:56
Slip the spring loaded parts back together, then bolt everything up tight.
Slip the spring loaded parts back together, then bolt everything up tight.
0 2025/02/25 15:15:21
Passenger side view when reassembled
Passenger side view when reassembled
0 2025/02/25 15:16:23
If you can find the right switch, use it. Generics can work in a pinch.
If you can find the right switch, use it. Generics can work in a pinch.
0 2025/02/25 15:17:12
Bush these rotating connections
Bush these rotating connections
0 2025/02/25 15:18:11
Shim and bush some rotating connections, but why not use a bearing when you can?
Shim and bush some rotating connections, but why not use a bearing when you can?
0 2025/02/25 15:18:46
Once the upper/lower connecting rod is in you're almost done. This is a front view
Once the upper/lower connecting rod is in you're almost done. This is a front view
0 2025/02/25 15:20:43
Sorry for the blurry photo. You can just see the bend, other wear is hard to see, but I can confirm it's there.
Sorry for the blurry photo. You can just see the bend, other wear is hard to see, but I can confirm it's there.
0 2025/02/25 16:10:05
Olds Diagram of 64-66 shifter
Olds Diagram of 64-66 shifter
0 2025/02/25 16:12:09
These set screws eat into the metal underneath which was one of my long standing problems with my shifter.
These set screws eat into the metal underneath which was one of my long standing problems with my shifter.
0 2025/02/25 16:13:02
Trim options for the '64-'66 Starfire. Most all were automatics.
Trim options for the '64-'66 Starfire. Most all were automatics.
0 2025/02/25 16:14:07
Once the trim is out of the way, the mechanical parts are almost self-explanatory. Or maybe I'm getting old.
Once the trim is out of the way, the mechanical parts are almost self-explanatory. Or maybe I'm getting old.
0 2025/02/25 16:15:48
One of the best diagrams I've ever seen. Take careful note about rod orientation top & bottom / front and rear also rod end orientation toward driver or passenger side.
One of the best diagrams I've ever seen. Take careful note about rod orientation top & bottom / front and rear also rod end orientation toward driver or passenger side.
0 2025/02/25 16:17:01
0 2025/02/28 23:22:24
What a 1966 Olds Starfire trunk lock cover should look like closed. I’ve shined this one within an inch of its inanimate life…
What a 1966 Olds Starfire trunk lock cover should look like closed. I’ve shined this one within an inch of its inanimate life…
0 2025/02/28 23:22:58
0 2025/02/28 23:23:40
1966 Oldsmobile Starfire Tail Panel. 1 year, 1 model only. This part will not fit 1965 models. It’s not correct, but will physically fit 1966 Jetstar 88/ Dynamic 88/ Delta 88 coupes & convertibles.
1966 Oldsmobile Starfire Tail Panel. 1 year, 1 model only. This part will not fit 1965 models. It’s not correct, but will physically fit 1966 Jetstar 88/ Dynamic 88/ Delta 88 coupes & convertibles.
0 2025/02/28 23:24:06
3-5 hours to get this tiny piece replaced, perhaps repaired. Worth it to me, but definitely on the questionable use of time list…
3-5 hours to get this tiny piece replaced, perhaps repaired. Worth it to me, but definitely on the questionable use of time list…
0 2025/02/28 23:24:58
How the trunk lock cover should look open. The cover pivots on a diecast pin and resets itself with a tension spring after use. Eventually the spring can break part of the pin.
How the trunk lock cover should look open. The cover pivots on a diecast pin and resets itself with a tension spring after use. Eventually the spring can break part of the pin.
0 2025/02/28 23:25:34
1966 Starfire Tail Panel center detail as viewed from the trunk (panel off car)
1966 Starfire Tail Panel center detail as viewed from the trunk (panel off car)
0 2025/02/28 23:26:28
This is what you want things to look like when your lock cover is repaired or restored with better parts
This is what you want things to look like when your lock cover is repaired or restored with better parts
0 2025/02/28 23:27:05
0 2025/02/28 23:28:15
The basic problem. 60 year old pot metal eventually fatigues from constant spring tension resulting in broken retention notches or “ears”. Then the cover can be lost or just fail to work.
The basic problem. 60 year old pot metal eventually fatigues from constant spring tension resulting in broken retention notches or “ears”. Then the cover can be lost or just fail to work.
0 2025/02/28 23:28:25
This is what the trunk lock cover looked like when Olds delivered it in 1966.
This is what the trunk lock cover looked like when Olds delivered it in 1966.
0 2025/02/28 23:29:01
Shiny. From the outside both look good right?
Shiny. From the outside both look good right?
0 2025/02/28 23:29:33
Go for the left solution if you can find it. Ford & Chrysler sources may be a place to find replacement springs. The spring on the right was not cut so short when it was on the car. I cut a coil or 2 this afternoon trying to re-use my hacked part. Eventually I put in the one on the left.
Go for the left solution if you can find it. Ford & Chrysler sources may be a place to find replacement springs. The spring on the right was not cut so short when it was on the car. I cut a coil or 2 this afternoon trying to re-use my hacked part. Eventually I put in the one on the left.
0 2025/02/28 23:30:08
Factory length post & spring on the left; modified as needed on the right (before I had spare parts).
Factory length post & spring on the left; modified as needed on the right (before I had spare parts).
0 2025/02/28 23:30:46
The pliers can be used to pull or twist the spring into position between the notches. This is a pain, especially with modified parts. Use the smallest pliers you have and have a tiny screwdriver on hand to push the spring while you are holding the pliers. It’s a 3 hand job.
The pliers can be used to pull or twist the spring into position between the notches. This is a pain, especially with modified parts. Use the smallest pliers you have and have a tiny screwdriver on hand to push the spring while you are holding the pliers. It’s a 3 hand job.
0 2025/02/28 23:31:18
Diecast metal on metal. Grease is the word.
Diecast metal on metal. Grease is the word.
0 2025/02/28 23:31:56
All is right with the world once again.
All is right with the world once again.
0 2025/02/28 23:32:35
Autumn Bronze '66 Starfire, just shined up.
Autumn Bronze '66 Starfire, just shined up.
0 2025/03/02 13:44:15
No, those OAI pipes are not even close to factory. Covid-boredom project. Fun, but doesn't seem to make much performance or economy difference.
No, those OAI pipes are not even close to factory. Covid-boredom project. Fun, but doesn't seem to make much performance or economy difference.
0 2025/03/02 13:44:19
SMS in Oregon did the door & quarter panels. The sharp-eyed among will see the '69 Strato buckets installed for the safety of the seat back locks which the '66 seats didn't have.
SMS in Oregon did the door & quarter panels. The sharp-eyed among will see the '69 Strato buckets installed for the safety of the seat back locks which the '66 seats didn't have.
0 2025/03/02 13:44:23
Shiny! But the studs on the back can break if you're not careful
Shiny! But the studs on the back can break if you're not careful
0 2025/03/07 09:52:47
Typical GM Mid 60's diecast trim and mounting fasteners. Good system, but hard or expensive to repair.
Typical GM Mid 60's diecast trim and mounting fasteners. Good system, but hard or expensive to repair.
0 2025/03/07 09:56:58
For new parts, 2 simple hammer taps can restore the cutting threads. Don't do this when working with used diecast chrome.
For new parts, 2 simple hammer taps can restore the cutting threads. Don't do this when working with used diecast chrome.
0 2025/03/07 10:01:46
Typical mid-60's GM thread-cutting nuts and rubber insulator
Typical mid-60's GM thread-cutting nuts and rubber insulator
0 2025/03/07 10:07:08
A nutdriver is better than a socket wrench if you have the room. Either way be careful.
A nutdriver is better than a socket wrench if you have the room. Either way be careful.
0 2025/03/07 10:09:02
Put some karate floor mats on your concrete slab garage and enjoy working under your cars more.
Put some karate floor mats on your concrete slab garage and enjoy working under your cars more.
0 2025/06/19 19:56:24
1 '66 98 convertible on 1" thick greatmats.com foam pads. Great for changing oil. Not so good for jacking up the car since the foam compresses under the floor jack...
1 '66 98 convertible on 1" thick greatmats.com foam pads. Great for changing oil. Not so good for jacking up the car since the foam compresses under the floor jack...
0 2025/06/19 19:57:38