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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
0 2025/02/28 23:23:40
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 23:22:24
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
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
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
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
Olds Diagram of 64-66 shifter
Olds Diagram of 64-66 shifter
0 2025/02/25 16:12:09
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
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
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
Bush these rotating connections
Bush these rotating connections
0 2025/02/25 15:18:11
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
Passenger side view when reassembled
Passenger side view when reassembled
0 2025/02/25 15:16:23
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
Clean, polish & grease these metal on metal surfaces
Clean, polish & grease these metal on metal surfaces
0 2025/02/25 15:13:56
Clean, polished and greased means smoother action
Clean, polished and greased means smoother action
0 2025/02/25 15:13:55
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Use blue tape to establish temporary alignment marks
Use blue tape to establish temporary alignment marks
0 2025/02/24 13:24:23
Use the shape!
Use the shape!
0 2025/02/13 09:10:34
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
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
side stamped "Front" aimed at front of car
side stamped "Front" aimed at front of car
0 2024/08/29 17:06:26
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
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
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
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