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**FirstOwner69** · 08-07-2019, 12:36 AM

Trying to figure out my next project...

**Sheepdip** · 08-07-2019, 01:17 AM

Is this your project car... or a sample of what you'd like to build? And I like old cars too!

Warrens69GMC · 08-07-2019, 02:07 AM

Sometime an obscure project can be frustrating if you need any specific unreproduced part.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-07-2019, 02:37 AM

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire , I've restored a few of those interiors for a man in St Petersburg, Fl . Back oh , 20-22 years ago . He had 6 if I remember right . Very solid cars and the deluxe interior was very detailed . Drove like a dream down the road . heavy car with a big engine for it's time . Lots of Chrome . Nice .

Parts were always an issue .

https://www.oldsobsolete.com/

**special-K** · 08-07-2019, 03:08 AM

Yes, I like those. We were just talking about the '61 Olds at Carlisle last weekend by coincidence. I love all the '61 GMs. The friend I was talking to likes the Olds. The Pontiac Ventura is my dream car. But the Impala is no slouch

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2019, 06:59 AM

I like the old bubble tops. I've always wanted a 61 impala. But that's Olds is beautiful.

yuccales · 08-07-2019, 07:37 AM

Love that interior. The chrome around the seats is awesome!

69 C10 LWB · 08-07-2019, 09:06 AM

I prefer trucks, but my dad used to have a red 64 Olds convertible with white interior. If I was going to get a car that would be the one for me. Given the opportunity I wouldn’t turn down that 61 you posted either.

**Steeveedee** · 08-07-2019, 10:20 AM

That's beautiful! Makes me wish I had my '64 Impala convertible back. It was fixed all nice like the Olds. One of my neighbors has a '63 or '64 Olds convertible. Last I saw it was in his garage with all the removable body panels off. Guess it's getting painted.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-07-2019, 10:50 AM

That is a beautiful car.

**GOPAPA** · 08-07-2019, 10:56 AM

Yes,, I like all the 60ies converables,,and this Olds is right up there at the top

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2019, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Am I the Only One Who Likes These?

So when you say "...these...", do you mean:

Oldsmobiles?

Convertibles?

Jet age styling?

Passenger cars?

Orphan brands?

I have a '63 Grand Prix (which I like very much), so it is of the same era, but certainly much more understated as far as the styling goes.

K

**FirstOwner69** · 08-07-2019, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Is this your project car... or a sample of what you'd like to build? And I like old cars too!

I have a lead on one owned by the guy who did the paint and body on both my '69 truck and '58 Vette. He bought it as an abandoned project from a customer about 20 years ago. The entire front end has been repaired and primed, and most of the chrome is also done. The engine was rebuilt but never started. It is almost totally disassembled. The color is the same as the one in the pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Sometime an obscure project can be frustrating if you need any specific unreproduced part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire , I've restored a few of those interiors for a man in St Petersburg, Fl . Back oh , 20-22 years ago . He had 6 if I remember right . Very solid cars and the deluxe interior was very detailed . Drove like a dream down the road . heavy car with a big engine for it's time . Lots of Chrome . Nice .

Parts were always an issue .

https://www.oldsobsolete.com/

Parts are a big concern of mine. It's supposedly complete, but that's very difficult to determine since it's apart and has been moved a few times from warehouse to warehouse. The owner and I have discussed laying everything out to see what's there. I trust him and he'd probably assist with parts or labor if something is not right.

**FirstOwner69** · 08-07-2019, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

So when you say "...these...", do you mean:

Oldsmobiles?

Convertibles?

Jet age styling?

Passenger cars?

Orphan brands?

I have a '63 Grand Prix (which I like very much), so it is of the same era, but certainly much more understated as far as the styling goes.

K

By "these" I mean '61 Starfires which were all convertibles.

I've always been an Olds and Chevy guy. I learned to drive in a '60 Olds. That said, I put lots of miles on my mom's '63 Grand Prix. Really liked that one too.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-07-2019, 11:57 AM

That is a beautiful car. But finding obscure parts would be a concern to me as well. I've owned a couple of rare cars and that was my biggest problem. If it's complete I'd pull the trigger in a minute. I love those big old convertibles. And that's a sweet ride.

And with the 3D printer technology now. You can reproduce parts. Although I'm not sure what kind of price tag that would bring. I'm guessing it would be high.

It makes me miss my 69 Impala convertible. I could put six people in it and just float down the road with the top down. Had some good times in that car.

CG · 08-07-2019, 04:37 PM

I really like them. Who wouldn't??? Its a decent sized car, without being overly big.

I have a 65 Corvair (not running) project in the wings. Although I love the styling of the 65 Vair I sort of wish I would have picked up something a tad bigger for better back seat room. After doing a back seat "mock-up" with the grand kids its going to be tight for adults in the back. But I guess how often would you be driving around with extra adults?

Used to have a 61 Lincoln Convertible ... no problems with room in that one =)

95 S_Trucker · 08-07-2019, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I really like them. Who wouldn't??? Its a decent sized car, without being overly big.

I have a 65 Corvair (not running) project in the wings. Although I love the styling of the 65 Vair I sort of wish I would have picked up something a tad bigger for better back seat room. After doing a back seat "mock-up" with the grand kids its going to be tight for adults in the back. But I guess how often would you be driving around with extra adults?

Used to have a 61 Lincoln Convertible ... no problems with room in that one =)

.

There were a lot of complaints when those Lincoln’s first came out in 61. The interior was a lot smaller than the previous model. I like them.

**davischevy** · 08-07-2019, 08:16 PM

Go for it Jim. That is a beautiful car.

I bought a 56 Nomad once that had been moved a couple times. It was missing Nomad specific parts and even before the internet, with the help of Hemmings I found them all.

WE have a 62 Impala convertible in the warehouse now that is disassembled and had been moved a couple of times. We have a complete parts car, and two of almost everything, but an Impala will be easy to find parts for compared to a Starfire.

Andy4639 · 08-07-2019, 10:59 PM

If it's a 60 model anything just about GM I like it. I have a 64 SS Impala all numbers matching car.

My facebook Impala page.

https://www.facebook.com/fish4639/

08-07-2019, 12:36 AM	#1
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Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,364	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? Is this your project car... or a sample of what you'd like to build? And I like old cars too!

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Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? Sometime an obscure project can be frustrating if you need any specific unreproduced part.

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Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire , I've restored a few of those interiors for a man in St Petersburg, Fl . Back oh , 20-22 years ago . He had 6 if I remember right . Very solid cars and the deluxe interior was very detailed . Drove like a dream down the road . heavy car with a big engine for it's time . Lots of Chrome . Nice . Parts were always an issue . https://www.oldsobsolete.com/ __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 08-07-2019 at 05:23 AM.

08-07-2019, 03:08 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? Yes, I like those. We were just talking about the '61 Olds at Carlisle last weekend by coincidence. I love all the '61 GMs. The friend I was talking to likes the Olds. The Pontiac Ventura is my dream car. But the Impala is no slouch __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-07-2019, 06:59 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? I like the old bubble tops. I've always wanted a 61 impala. But that's Olds is beautiful. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

08-07-2019, 07:37 AM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? Love that interior. The chrome around the seats is awesome!

08-07-2019, 09:06 AM	#8
69 C10 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 214	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? I prefer trucks, but my dad used to have a red 64 Olds convertible with white interior. If I was going to get a car that would be the one for me. Given the opportunity I wouldn’t turn down that 61 you posted either.

08-07-2019, 10:20 AM	#9
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? That's beautiful! Makes me wish I had my '64 Impala convertible back. It was fixed all nice like the Olds. One of my neighbors has a '63 or '64 Olds convertible. Last I saw it was in his garage with all the removable body panels off. Guess it's getting painted. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA Last edited by Steeveedee; 08-07-2019 at 03:33 PM.

08-07-2019, 10:50 AM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? That is a beautiful car. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-07-2019, 10:56 AM	#11
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,338	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? Yes,, I like all the 60ies converables,,and this Olds is right up there at the top __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

08-07-2019, 11:57 AM	#15
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? That is a beautiful car. But finding obscure parts would be a concern to me as well. I've owned a couple of rare cars and that was my biggest problem. If it's complete I'd pull the trigger in a minute. I love those big old convertibles. And that's a sweet ride. And with the 3D printer technology now. You can reproduce parts. Although I'm not sure what kind of price tag that would bring. I'm guessing it would be high. It makes me miss my 69 Impala convertible. I could put six people in it and just float down the road with the top down. Had some good times in that car. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-07-2019, 04:37 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,768	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? I really like them. Who wouldn't??? Its a decent sized car, without being overly big. I have a 65 Corvair (not running) project in the wings. Although I love the styling of the 65 Vair I sort of wish I would have picked up something a tad bigger for better back seat room. After doing a back seat "mock-up" with the grand kids its going to be tight for adults in the back. But I guess how often would you be driving around with extra adults? Used to have a 61 Lincoln Convertible ... no problems with room in that one =)

08-07-2019, 08:16 PM	#18
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? Go for it Jim. That is a beautiful car. I bought a 56 Nomad once that had been moved a couple times. It was missing Nomad specific parts and even before the internet, with the help of Hemmings I found them all. WE have a 62 Impala convertible in the warehouse now that is disassembled and had been moved a couple of times. We have a complete parts car, and two of almost everything, but an Impala will be easy to find parts for compared to a Starfire. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

08-07-2019, 10:59 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Am I the Only One Who Likes These? If it's a 60 model anything just about GM I like it. I have a 64 SS Impala all numbers matching car. My facebook Impala page. https://www.facebook.com/fish4639/ Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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