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"1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe" - Refresh & Build Begins...

Discussion in 'The "Other" Bench' started by patshotrods, Apr 9, 2021.

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  1. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks Joe! You have an awesome day as well!
     
    patshotrods, Jun 27, 2021
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  2. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    X2 on Joe's comment. Looks like it's just a great car. Bet you could hop in it tomorrow and it'd take you anywhere you wanted to go. And you don't see it everywhere, but everyone that does knows its clean and cool.
     
    1972Mach1, Jun 27, 2021
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  3. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks Lucas! Yeah me and my wife put about 60 Miles on it Saturday Night. Yeah it ran very well, lots of Torque.
     
    patshotrods, Jun 28, 2021
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  4. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Went on eBay and found a nice 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Standard Steering Wheel in a brown color to match my dash and found a Horn Button Assembly on Auto Parts Obsolete in a pewter color to match my lower dash, door panels and seats. The small steering wheel assembly that I had installed was a workout when driving and turning due to the car not having P/S. Plus the aftermarket steering wheel assembly did not have the roll pin option on it to cut the turn signals off after turning and this one does like the factory intended it too.

    1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe 23.jpg
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    patshotrods, Jul 18, 2021
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  5. OHC JOE

    OHC JOE Mullet Mafia since 2020

    Now that was what they called futuristic back in the day for sure
    Looks awesome Pat.
     
    OHC JOE, Jul 18, 2021
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  6. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks Joe! The George Jetson look.
     
    patshotrods, Jul 18, 2021
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  7. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Well I have changed my Steering Wheel Assembly once again, the Original Steering Wheel as well as the last 2 that I have put on I sold on eBay.

    This one I got Custom Made from a Company on-line called CON2R. I used a Polished Hub with a 2" Polished Spacer.

    I also put in a Bench Seat Console.

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    patshotrods, Oct 3, 2021
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  8. OHC JOE

    OHC JOE Mullet Mafia since 2020

    That's a cool looking wheel for sure.
    Never seen one like that
     
    OHC JOE, Oct 4, 2021
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  9. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Cool looking wheel. Obviously it was your choice, but I would not have sold the original.
     
    BYoung, Oct 4, 2021
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  10. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks Joe!

    Check out there website: https://con2r.com
     
    patshotrods, Oct 4, 2021
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  11. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks Brian!
     
    patshotrods, Oct 4, 2021
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  12. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    I put on a new Polished Aluminum Flat Top Air Cleaner Lid. The Chrome Domed one that I had on there was touching the bottom of the hood.

    1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe 30.jpg
     
    patshotrods, Dec 12, 2021
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  13. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Found and put in some NOS Oldsmobile Factory Period Correct Floor Mats.

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    patshotrods, Dec 12, 2021
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  14. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    I painted all of my Stock Wheels Satin Black and put a set of correct NOS 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 - Cutlass and Jetfire Poverty / Dog Dish Hubcaps on it without any Trim Rings / Beauty Bands.

    I have debated if I should black out the white walls or not. Please let me know your thoughts...

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    patshotrods, Feb 1, 2022
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  15. OHC JOE

    OHC JOE Mullet Mafia since 2020

    Whitewalls
    Yes perfect with car color
    Looks great.
    Makes it pop
    If you did blackwall NO pop:)
     
    OHC JOE, Feb 1, 2022
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  16. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks Joe! Hey, send me some Pics of that sweet Pontiac you just got.
     
    patshotrods, Feb 2, 2022
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  17. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    VERY NICE !
     
    bhambulldog, Mar 12, 2022
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  18. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Thanks James!
     
    patshotrods, Mar 13, 2022
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  19. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    Dang Pat,
    I must’ve been sleeping under a rock because I never saw this post before. What a beautiful car! The work you have done, and the additions you have added to it make it sparkle. I’ll have to stop by and check it out in person this summer. I hope you and your family are doing great! Have an awesome day Pat!!!
     
    Waterboy, Mar 14, 2022
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  20. patshotrods

    patshotrods Pat

    Hey John! I hope that you, your family and your Buicks have been doing well! You know that you are welcome here anytime! The family is doing well and my daughter gave me and my wife our 2nd grandchild on December 20th, 2021. His name is Adrian Alexander Barahona. See you soon my friend!

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    patshotrods, Mar 14, 2022
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