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May/June 2009
2009 Show
Season
Begins
The Haggertys,
Ewings and
the Fosters
together at
Pleasanton
Inside This Issue;
 Event Information
 Club Technical Library Pages 15 & 16
 Blackhawk Tour, and More
Newsletter of the Northern California Chapter
Oldsmobile Club of America
Officers and Representatives 2009
Nor Cal Olds Club Website; www.norcalolds.com
Webmaster; Lynn Kissel
President
(408) 268-7904
[email protected] Dan Haggerty
6208 Balderstone Dr
San Jose, CA 95120
Vice Pres & Newsletter
Technical Librarian
(408) 528-9770
[email protected]
Larry Ewing
3330 Henriette Ct
San Jose, CA 95135
Treasurer/Membership
Jeanie Marsden
(209) 823-4349
556 Greenview Pl [email protected]
Manteca, CA 95337-6601
Secretary
Diane Kauffman
(925) 938-6071
451 Turrin Dr.
[email protected]
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Car Show Chairman
(916) 784-3271
[email protected]
Ken Van Gundy III
100 Zien Ct.
Roseville, CA 95661
Public Relations
(408) 370-9142
jeffandsherie1988@
att.net
Jeff Stanish
2030 Anthony Dr.
Campbell, CA 95008
Club Historian
(209) 367-5959
[email protected]
Health and Welfare
Chairperson
Linda Sutherland
(209) 833-3413
[email protected]
1470 Velasquez Lane
Tracy, CA 95377
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Bob Griffith
2434 Grenoble
Lodi, CA 95242
Pacific S.W. Zone Directors
Gloria and Joe Varley
14908 E. Dale Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480) 998-1449
[email protected]
[email protected] (Gloria)
Hi Everyone
President’s Message
Our club officers have decided that because of the possibility of personal liability of
the club, its members, and in case of an accident at the 2011 Nationals that it is time
the club is incorporated. Therefore , Jeanie Marsden is in the process of incorporating
NORCAL. The contract with the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno NV, was sent
to the National club officers for their review and comment. Pat Yancey, Ed Konsmo
and Gloria Varley have provided me with comments which I am negotiating with
the GSR. The GSR contract can be signed as soon as OCA National comments are
incorporated, final review by OCA officers, NORCAL incorporation, and NORCAL
purchases a $5,000,000 liability insurance to add to OCA $1,000,000 liability for GSR
requirement to provide $6,000,000 liability insurance for our 2011 National event. We
are planning a SWAP Meet and Drag Race at the 2011 Nationals, contact Gerald Nickles for information at “ [email protected] “. If anyone wants more information
on our 2011 National Event , please contact me.
Your President, Dan Haggerty
Editor’s Note
This issue has lots of forms to fill out and mail in for up coming shows. Most important form is for the Zone Show on May 15-16 (if you haven’t already). The day
after the Zone Show there is the Shriners Hospitals Concourse d’Elegance in Rancho
Cordoba. I know this is tight but the Marque does include Oldsmobile. Very hot is our
annual show held at Micke Grove in Lodi. Please note; this show is in JUNE on the
14th! We have always had it later in the summer but not this time! OCA Nationals are
July in Seven Springs Resort, PA. That form is online at OCA and in their newsletter. And lastly in this issue is a form from the Cadillac club inviting us to join them in
Cupertino at Portal Park July 26. Wow could we keep busy or what?
Also notice in our “Other Events” there is a bunch of cars stuff to there too!
As we noted in the last Oldsletter there is no longer a Vallejo Swap Meet for us to
hold. Dave Kennedy has contacted member Roger Cowan and in October in Sacramento we will have a cars and parts event in the form of an auction. Stay tuned for
details in a later issue. Also Jeff Stanish is hosting a tour of a military tank museum in
October too. See page 8
As many of you know I have a soft spot for 1950 Oldsmobiles, especially those 88s.
Well since March 9th we have a new baby 88 Club Sedan that Linda named Verde.
People have nick named these cars fastbacks, torpedo backs and slant backs. So here
is a lesson in body styles. Oldsmobile officially named theirs a Club Sedan and Town
Sedan, if it’s a 4 door, Cadillac and Buick called theirs Sedanettes, Pontiac called
theirs Streamliner and at Chevrolet it was a Fleetline. Olds stopped production after
1950 and Chevrolet after 1952.
We are getting to know 59 year old Verde so lots of looking in and under before we
venture out too far. See page 11 at Blackhawk.
Larry Ewing, Nor Cal Editor
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Membership Report, April 15, 2009
Membership has declined 15% since last year, due to the economy and 5 members
passing away. We have 177 members and 15 of those have not paid their OCA dues,
making us 89% compliant with OCA. I was hoping to get 100% compliant for the
2011 National show. Please check your OCA membership and make sure you pay this.
Our members are aging just like our cars, but we still need them to participate in our
car shows and send in interesting articles about how they got their cars and what they
are working on now. We have had no new members since February. I plan on being
at the Zone Show in Morro Bay and will sell T-shirts and take applications for new
memberships and sell tickets for a 50/50 raffle to be held after the banquet dinner and
trophies are given out.
Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Marsden
Treasurer Report, April 15, 2009
Our Treasury is solvent. We are hoping to generate more income by doing a raffle
at our car shows. We would recommend that members bring an item for the raffle,
whether it is from their garage, or from a business that donated a product. Tickets will
be sold 1 for a dollar, 6 for $5.00 or an arm length for $10.00. All raffles will be held
after the trophies are handed out.
Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Marsden
THE 2009 DON FROLICH MEMORIAL NATIONAL MEET
AT PORTAL PARK IN CUPERTINO
Hosted by the
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION,
CADILLAC-LA SALLE CLUB, INC.
SUNDAY JULY 26th, 2009
SEE THE REGISTRATION FORM TO REGISTER YOUR CAR AND ORDER THE
BBQ LUNCH. PLAN TO ARRIVE AT PORTAL PARK
BETWEEN 10:00 AND 11:30am.
THE BARBQUE LUNCH IS SERVED PROMPTLY AT NOON!
PLEASE MAIL YOUR RESERVATION FORM AND CHECK TO FRED BAUSCH
BEFORE JULY 17th. Earlier would be most helpful. After that deadline, you are
still welcome to attend, but bring your own food and drink and plan to park in
the parking lot. Questions? FRED BAUSCH @ (650) 592-9159
BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS-EVERYTHING ELSE WILL BE FURNISHED;
CHOICE OF CHICKEN, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OR BBQ’D TRI-TIPS OF BEEF, CHILI,
CHOICE OF GREEN OR POTATO SALAD, GARLIC BREAD, WATERMELON, AND
HOT DOGS FOR THE KIDS
SEATING FOR EATING
Since we are experiencing a larger group at this event every year, and seating in the designated
BBQ area is minimal, I would like to encourage anyone who has a folding picnic table and
benches, to bring them along. There are lots of places under the trees where you can set up for
your BBQ lunch in shady comfort.
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See driving instructions on next page (5)
Official Olds Club Events 2009
All year
One time free Admission into Towe Auto Museum. See pages 7 & 10
May 15-16 Pacific Southwest Zone Show, at the Inn at Morro Bay 805-772-5651 pg 9
June 14 Annual Nor Cal Car Show, Micke Grove Park, Lodi CA. Flyer this issue
June 17-20 NAOC (Antique Olds Club) National Meet, Prescott AZ 928-636-2405
July 15-19 OCA Nationals, Seven Springs Resort, PA rooms $125, 1-866-437-1300
July 26
Cadillac Club invites Olds Club to picnic at Portal Park, Cupertino. pg 4
Oct 3
Tank Tour, Portola Valley, Jeff Stanish host. see page 8
Oct 17
Automotive Auction with Roger Cowan in Sac. More info in later issue
May 2
May 3
May 3
May 17
May 17
May 17
May 30-31
June 28
July 11-12
July 12 Aug 1
Aug 2
Aug 3-9
Aug 21-23
Sept 26
Other Events
Early Ford V8 Club Swap Meet, Cal State Hayward
Hillsbourough Concours d’Elegance, North School, Hillsbourough, CA
Turlock Spring Collector Swap Meet, Stanislaus Cty. Fairgrounds
Shriners Hospitals Concourse d’Elegance, Mather Field, Rancho Cordova 10 am-3 pm. Marques; M-Benz, Mustang and Oldsmobile. 916-453-2009
Friendship Days, Canada College, Redwood City, CA
Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance. Marin County Fairgrounds
Goodguys Summer Get -Together, Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, all years Am
Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance. Stanford Campus
Berryessa Flea Mkt Auto Swap Meet 10 am-5 pm. free to buyers $5 park
Strangers Car Club - BBQ & Car Show, Kelly Park in San Jose
First annual Car Cruise, California Auto Museum (Towe) See pg 10 for more info
Reno Swap Meet Inc. in Sac. 916-955-8777 or Fax 916-933-4791, John
Hot August Nights, Reno, NV
Goodguys WC Nationals, Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, all cars thru 1957
Win-Rods 9th Annual Crusin’ Calistoga, Napa Co Fair. 707-942-1473
THE 2009 DON FROLICH MEMORIAL NATIONAL MEET
AT PORTAL PARK IN CUPERTINO
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO PORTAL PARK IN CUPERTINO
From anywhere in the Bay Area, Drive to 280 (between 85 and 880) in
Cupertino.
Turn west on WOLFE ROAD (toward the hills). Go past the Vallco Shopping
Center, to
STEVENS CREEK BLVD. Turn right on Stevens Creek and go 1 long block
to PORTAL AVE. Turn right on Portal Ave, go past the round-a-bout and
you will soon see PORTAL PARK on the left. There is an island at the first
parking lot entrance, so go to the 2nd entrance where you will see the “CLC
BBQ” sign. Turn left into the lot, left again, and follow the signs and arrows
thru the parking lot and they will guide you into the park and bar-b-que area.
(Turn right up a slight incline next to the enclosed debris bins)
See registration form inserted in this Oldsletter
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Minutes from March 14, 2009 Meeting
The regular meeting was held on March 14, 2009, at the home of President Dan Haggerty.
There were 14 members present.
The Kennedys advised that their e-mail address was incorrect in the roster which was
why they had not received any notice of the funeral services for Ken Van Gundy, Jr. It will be
corrected in the next roster. Should be [email protected]
Larry reported that the newsletter is okay, and the cost of having it printed is much
less due to changing the print shop.
He also said that the outing to Blackhawk Museum on April 18 will begin with
brunch/lunch at Bridges Golf Club at 11 A.M. There is room for 20 people, so please sign up
early for this. For those who cannot be accommodated here, we have made arrangements to
meet at the Chinese restaurant across the street from the Blackhawk Museum. The docent will
meet us in the Museum at 2 P.M. If there are more than 12 of us, the entrance fee will be lower.
Treasurer Jeanie Marsden report that we have a substantial balance in our account.
Our membership has dropped to about 175 paid members. She also reported that gifts for the
raffle cannot be purchased by the club, must be donated in order to keep our non-profit status. Ken Van Gundy reported that the Zone Show is set for Morro Bay on May 15-16.
SoCal is handling the reservations for Morro Bay. Jeanie will do a 50/50 raffle at the Zone
Show.
Jeff Stanish said there is no notice on the flyer for the Zone Show that any one who
wants to participate and have a car judged must be a member of OCA. This was an oversight,
and a notice will be put on e-mail.
He also said that non-members must belong to OCA in order to participate at any
event we hold. Ken and Larry will make contacts to bring the newsletters, fliers, and web site
to include this requirement.
Ken is also receiving applications for the Micke Grove Show in June. Larry will call
Ken regarding headcount for BBQ/pot luck picnic for us at the show.
Pat Kennedy made a motion that an auction or a raffle be held at the show to make
more money for the club. It was seconded and the discussion included a list of rules to host
the event including funds, etc. Jeanie will write it up and send it to Larry for publication and
discussion by our members.
Dave said he went to an auction, which was open to the public, run by a retired
auctioneer, Roger Cowan. He invited Dave to bring stuff (car, misc.) to his house and he will
auction off any items. He will prepare food and drinks for the group for $40. He is also willing
to have a swap meet at his home, with our members bringing the items as was done at Solano
Fairgrounds. Someone mentioned that there is a swap meet on July 11 and 12, from 10 to 5
PM, on Berryessa road in San Jose. This will be advertised in our next newsletter.
Dave said he ran into Gary Cope and spoke to him about another visit to Pack Rat
Flats. He said he’d like that, but he is doing some remodeling of a building and would like to
set it up for next year when he would be finished. Dave will set it up and contact Larry, and try
for an October date. Jeff said he’s thinking about a outing to Portola Valley - lots of tanks with
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Cadillac motors. There is a $20 donation per person, and these are mostly WW II tanks. Jeff
can contact them and is willing to set up a date. It runs from 10 AM to 1 PM for the tour. We
could go to Alpine Inn for lunch.
Dave said that Bob Wise donated some historical information to our club and it will
go to Larry for keeping in the library.
Dan said that the contract for the 2011 Meet, with corrections, will come to him from
Ms. Ashton (at the Grand Sierra Hotel), then from him to the Varleys, then to Yancy for review. If all agree on it, then the club will be named as host for 2011. Dan said there was a stiff
cancellation clause in the contract, but he has discussed this with Ms. Ashton and the terms are
being revised. Price of rooms is coming down. More specific details will be released when we
have been appointed to be hosting the meet. Dan will give a presentation regarding this at the
next national meet in July in Pennsylvania.
Larry passed around some sample forms for registration for the national meet for everyone to look at. He also ad some additional logo options for the 2011 meet for us to review.
Some suggestions were made and he will provide additional ideas at next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 P.M. The members thanked Dan and Elaine for the
delicious luncheon which we all enjoyed.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Kauffman
Raffle Ticket Rules and News by Jeanie Marsden
Step 1:
All Raffle prizes must be donated. It is recommended to advertise this in the newsletter, so that
members can think about what to bring for prizes. We all have sources to get prizes or have
something in our garages that would make a good Oldsmobile prize!
Step 2:
Raffle Tickets will cost $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 or $10.00 for an arm length.
Step 3:
Tickets will be sold during the entire car show and during the luncheon or dinner. The raffle
will be held after the trophies are handed out
What’s Happening at the Towe Auto Museum?
As of today, they’re now called;
See page 10 for explanation.
The Towe ticket pass I sent out to members are still good to use but remember these are only
good for one entry. I do have more on hand if needed. Call or e-mail me and I will send you
more. Jeanie Marsden
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Olds Club is Invited to Tour
The Late Jacques Littlefield
Military Vehicle Collection
Saturday October 3, 2009
in Portola Valley , CA
Meet at Alpine Inn at 11:30 am
3915 Alpine Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94028
for lunch then tour to the nearby Museum at Pony Tracks Ranch for
the 1:00 PM tour.
Contact Host; Jeff Stanish 408-370-9142
Please call by Oct 1 for accurate head count
Alpine Inn is a few miles west of Highway #280 at the intersection of Arastradero
Rd. and Alpine RD. Take Alpine Rd. West toward Portola Valley off #280. Meet
there at 11:30 am for lunch then follow Jeff to the Museum which is nearby but a
bit tricky to find in the hills.
The meeting time is 1 pm at Military Vehicle Collection and a recommended $20 donation is suggested per person. Kids must over 11
years old. We encourage members to drive their Oldses.
Alpine Inn
Tank Museum
Pony Tracks Ranch
495 Old Spanish Trail
Portola Valley, CA 94028
www.milvehtechfound.com
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!
Please copy or cut this application here and mail to address below
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!
Towe Museum Changes its Name
For over 20 years, the Towe Ford/Towe Auto Museum has been educating and entertaining
audiences with beautiful and interesting automobiles.
A significant part of the history of the Museum was the arrival of over 100 Fords from the
collection of Edward Towe.
Times change, however, and the Museum no longer houses the Towe Collection. We now
exhibit a much broader collection of vehicles, telling the history of the automobile from the
late 1800s through electric and hydrogen vehicles of the future.
After many years of patient (or sometimes not-so-patient) deliberation, the Board of Directors
has determined that, as of today, the Museum’s new name will be the California Automobile Museum. Our new name represents the culmination of many years of hard work by
our board, staff and volunteers.
Our mission, however, remains the same - to educate and entertain while preserving and
promoting the automobile and its influence on our lives. We hope you will celebrate with us as
we begin our next 20+ years of service with a new name AND a renewed vision for our community!
Car Cruise
August 1, 2009
We’re planning our first annual Car Cruise for Saturday, August 1, 2009 - California Auto
Museum’s Big Event on the Road (CAMBER).
If you’d like more information or would like to be involved, join us at our next meeting: Monday, April 13, 4:30 pm at the Museum.
2200 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95818-1106
Phone (916) 442-6802 Fax (916) 442-2646
www.CalAutoMuseum.org
See reverse for Zone Show application
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Blackhawk Tour
We had 13 members meet at
the Bridges Golf Restaurant
in San Ramone Saturday
morning at 11 for brunch.
The food was delicious and
the service excellent. Five
Oldsmobiles showed up and
the four oldest parked right
up front.
After brunch we caravaned
over to the Blackhawk Auto
Museum and at 2 pm had a
docent take us around and
Club Oldsmobiles outside the restaurant. Left to right,
give us facts and his perDiane Kauffman’s ‘70 SX, Harv Goldhammer’s ‘70 442,
spective on the vehicles. He
Larry and Linda Ewing’s latest ‘50 88 Club Sedan and
apologized for only having
Don and Linda Sutherland’s ‘63 Cutlass F-85
one Oldsmobile.
A 1940 4-door 2-tone blue with a Hydramatic. Not nearly as flashy as the one-off
multi-million dollar cars but he said it was significant because it was the first fully automatic transmission offered by anyone. He mentioned they had a 1904 Curved Dash
Oldsmobile but it was out on loan so he spent time with now their earliest car, a 1906
Cadillac.
Our docent Jon Mouller mentioned that many of the pre-world war II cars on display
were Art Deco styling and very very expensive. Some now worth as much as 7 million
dollars each today. Many of these were built during the Great Depression and sold to
movie stars and other wealthy folks as the unemployment and soup lines grew longer
in many parts of our country and the world. Could we be in for a repeat of history?
Blackhawk Auto Museum’s only Oldsmobile, a 1940 blue on blue 4 door with
hydramatic
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Linda and Linda at
their respective cars.
Sutherland’s ‘63 f-85, and
Ewing’s ‘50 88 Club Sedan
which she calls Verde.
Docent Jon Mouller explaining
details of the 1906 Cadillac and
while pointing to the white rubber
tires he said “this is the true
color of rubber”
Over at a Mercedes Benz car he
asked if anyone knew what the 3
pointed hood ornament stood for
and Diane Kauffman quickly said
“air, land and sea” Wow! I was
impressed.
Here stands the lucky 13! From left; Janice and Bruce Pruett, Dan and Elaine
Haggerty, Linda and Don Sutherland, Linda and Larry Ewing. Back row, Alan and
Jeanie Marsden, Diane Kauffman and the Goldhammer brothers, Harv and Howard.
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Entry form on reverse.
Please note May 9th
Deadline!
More tickets & registration Information available
at ShrinersConcours.com
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Nor Cal Olds Club Technical Library
Policy: Contact Larry Ewing at: 3330 Henriette Ct., San Jose Ca. 95135 or call: (408) 5289770 to make an appointment to see books. If you want to make copies, do so and return the
books the same day to the library if at all possible.
1933
Olds Motor Works Shop Manual
1934
Oldsmobile Shop Manual 6&8 cylinder
1935
Oldsmobile Shop Manual 6&8 cylinder
1936
OLDS 6 & 8 shop manual
1937
Service Management Books, Unit 1, 3, 4, 6 and 1 to 6 tests
1937
OLDS 6 & 8 handbook shop manual
1937
OLDS 6 & 8 large shop manual
1938-42 Oldsmobile Mechanical Training Programs Reference Manual (no cover)
1938
OLDS shop manual
1939
OLDS 60, 70, & 80 series shop manual
1940
OLDS 60, 70, & 80 series shop manual
1941 Fisher body manual (all GM cars)
1941
OLDS 6 & 8 shop manual
1942 OLDS B44 shop manual
1945
OLDS Hydramatic Trans. Diagnosis manual
1946
OLDS Hydramatic Drive service manual
1946
OLDS Manual of Special Service Tools
1946-54 Hydramatic Trans. Parts Requisition
1948
Hydramatic Drive 16 page color booklet
1949
Rocket & Big Six Advanced Tech. Info manual
1950
98 Series Water Leak Diagnosis & Correction manual
1950
OLDS Chassis Part Book
1950
Advanced Technical Information manual
1951
1951-55 &56 “R” Hydramatic Parts Requisition
1952
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1952
Autronic Eye & GM Hydraulic Steering shop manual
1953
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1953
OLDS (all models) Dynaflow supplement shop manual
1953
OLDS (all models) service manual Frigidaire Air Cond.
1954
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1954
OLDS Chassis Parts Book
1955
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1955
OLDS Chassis Parts Book
1955
OLDS Body Parts Book
1955
OLDS (all models) shop manual Air Cond. supplement
1956
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1956
OLDS Hydramatic Trans. Training Program (theory)
1956
Delco Remey 12 Volt Elect. Equip. for 1956 pass cars
1956
Lansing, Michigan Oldsmobile Plant Tour Guide
1957
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1957
OLDS (all models) shop manual Carburation supplement
1955
OLDS Chassis Parts Book (no cover)
1958
OLDS (all models) shop manual
1958
OLDS (all models) Anti-spin Differential supplement
1958
Harrison Air Cond. service bulletin 58-61
1958
OLDS (all models) Used Car Appearance Recondition manual
1959
OLDS (all models) service manual
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1959
OLDS (all models) service manual Newmatic Suspension
1960
OLDS (all models) service manual
1961
OLDS (88/s-88/98 service manual 2nd edition, OLDS F85 service manual revised
1963
OLDS Service Manual
1964 OLDS Transmission Service Manual #2
1962
OLDS 88/S-88/98 Starfire F85 service manual
1965
OLDS (all models) Chassis service manual
1965
OLDS Body service manual
1967
Fisher Body service manual (all GM)
1968
OLDS (all models) Chassis & service manual
1968
Fisher Body service manual (all GM)
1968
OLDS Cutlass/442 Assembly Manual (copy)
1970
Body by Fisher service manual
1973
OLDS Chassis service manual
1974
OLDS Chassis service manual
1976
OLDS Chassis service manual
1977
OLDS Chassis service manual
1978
OLDS Chassis service manual
1981
OLDS Chassis servive manual/Electrical troubleshooting manual (2 books)
1982
OLDS Chassis servive manual/Electrical troubleshooting manual (2 books)
1982
Fisher Body service manual
1988
New Product service manual Cutlass Cierra/Cruiser
1988
New Product service manual Firenza, Calais, Quad 4
1964-75 Illustrated Parts Catalog
1964-75 Parts and Accessories Catalog-Chassis Section
1964-75 Parts and Accessories Catalog-Body Section
1990
Souvenir Guidebook 16 page color booklet
1992
OLDS Service Guide Poster
1992-93 GM Master Technician Poster
1930-40 Carter Carburetor Sales & Service manual
1943
Carter Motor Tune-up & Carb. Service manual
1944
AC shop manual How To Service AC Spark Plug Cleaner
1944
AC shop manual How To Service Air Cleaners
1945
AC shop manual Service Fuel Pumps and Gas Strainers
1945
AC shop manual How to Service Spark Plugs
1936-42 OLDS Flat Rate manual
1946-49 OLDS Flat Rate manual
1952-60 OLDS Flat Rate manual
1956-60 OLDS Service Guide Training manuals
1937
Bendix Brakes Design & Operation & Maintenance
1942
Bendix ABC of Vacuum Power Brakes
1943
Bendix Servicing the Bendix Hydrovac
1944
Bendix Hydrovac 1st & 2nd Series
1956
Rochester Carb. Float Hang-up Card
1957
Bendix Hydrovac Installograph
1950
Dupont The Story of Duco Finishes
1951
DeVilbiss Auto Dealers Guide to Paint Shop Equip.
1952
Dupont Sports Car Collector Poster
1956
Rinshed-Mason Auto Refinishers Guide
1938-40 Chilton Body & Frame manual
1940
Chilton Motor Age magazine
1933-42 Chilton Motor Age Interchangeable Parts manual
1938-42 Chilton Motor Age Short Cuts,
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Cars For Sale
1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, V-6,
A/T, Red w/white top w/grey interior
1956 Modified 88 Holiday. Pearl and tanPioneer Sound sys, Magna-flow ex, 75k
gerine paint. Custom interior and grille
mi, $8900. Russell at (916) 984-6529
305 V8 w turbo 350. R&C mag feature.
$22,900 (510) 432-2659 Frank
1965 Starfire – 94K, black interior, Laurel
Mist, very clean, p/w, p/tr, rear sway1953 S88 conv. Very nice shape ‘63 394
bar. Looks and runs great! $18K
eng/ B&M Hydro Stick . Lots of reOBO. (650) 917-9464, [email protected]
chromed parts and extra stainless. Have
1962 4 Dr Holiday Sedan PW, 71.8K mi
replacement hood and inner fenders. In
needs paint + upholstery, runs great;
storage since the late 70’s. To much to
best offer, must sell, Ron, 22 Garthe Ct.
list, for more call Keith 562/598-4103
Vallejo, 94591 phone #707-552-8833
1950 88 coupe AT, All orig,rebuilt 303 eng.
new paint. $33K Herb 209-532-2548
1948 Olds, 4 door, flathead straight 8
engine, hydramatic trans. needs restora1961 98 Holiday 4dr HT. 41.6K orig miles
tion, all trim pats intact, body straight.
Black, exc cond, in and out, PS, PB AT
contact John (818) 613-7764
$13.6K Don 559-351-9960
1961 S88 Holiday 2 dr. 3rd owner, exc
1947 66 coupe AT, All orig, runs good, no
seats. ~100k mi, 394 w/auto trans. $10k
rust, straight. Radio& all gauges work
(510) 755-5713 John
17 Needs resto. $5.5K.Tom (707)584-9528
Parts For Sale
1967,& 3 1966,425 engines. 3-1967 400
engines, 1 1978 diesel. Head pairs; J, C,
G, B + misc pts. (916) 920-9306
1957 + years, used parts, (530) 527-0198
1957-58 371 cu. in. Pistons. New in box,
SilvOlite +.030 over, includes pins,
rings and clips. $300 (408) 528-9770
1955 324 engine and trans, (Hydro) No
water pump. generator, starter, or 4 bbl
carb. $400 for both, in Modoc Co off
#395, (530) 233-3334 Don Baker
1950-1958 (303 to 371) Double roller
timing chain set. Both gears and chain.
$120+$13 S/H (580)658-3458 John
1950 new floor pans, pass side front, pass
side rear. $150.00 for both. Frank
(530) 865-9169 [email protected]
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
.Golden Gate T-shirts; $7 member, $10
non-member, add $1 for XXL to XXXL
sizes. $4.60 shipping up to 4 shirts
Call Jeanie or Alan at (209) 823-4342
1966 Toronado original dealer florescent
sign. 48”x 18” 2 tube, red and white $1k
obo (510) 794-8298
1969-72 Spoilers - (3 piece) and 83-4
Hurst, excellent reproductions, $150 and
$175 respectively. Weatherstripping, all
models, call Dennis @ 559-322-8441
1949/52, 1953/56, 1957-8 Front disk brake
change over. Use stock spindles. All GM
parts. Brackets and instructions from
$189 inc UPS, Mike (510) 501-6299
Oldsmobile restoration & performance
parts, 1930’s through 1970’s.: Tanson
Ent Inc., P. O. Box 161942 Dept NC,
Sac, CA 95816 (916) 448-2950 www.
forwhatyouneed.com
CARS WANTED
1962 F85 Cutlass Convertible (415) 7310127 [email protected]
1972 350 motor, complete less carb, and
exhaust manifolds. This is a good running motor, came out off my 72 Vista
Cruiser. $325, also 455 4SP crank.
Crank needs some work, one rod journal, is bad, needs to be built up before
grinding? $50. Harv 510-889-1681
1959 complete 394 engine believe to be
1959 #18 marked on heads. Engine
was running good when taken out of
car. Transmission is also available,
$250 each. Tom (707)584-9528
1957 small hubcaps, nice $75 set,
headlight buckets $20 pair, 1955, 324
heads $150 pair, 455 int manifold
water inlet 20.00 (see Jim below)
1952 power steering pumps $40
ea.exhaust manifolds $50 ea. World
emblem ( silver world ) $25, 4 barrel
intake manifolds $25 to $65 (Jim)
1950 coupe, belt line ss moldings $10 to
$15 each, front and rear seats $250,
doors, set $225, hoods $85 ea., vent
windows (has rash) $40 pair, hood
world emblems $25 to $35, hood
rockets $30 to $65 small hubcaps
(some small dings) $10 ea., trunk lid
88 rocket $15 vanity mirrors $15 to
$25, headlight bezels ( some dents
) $20 pair interior chrome window
garnish moldings (complete set) $400,
tail light spears for notchback (very
little rash on one) $225 pair tail light
spears for notchback (has more rash
on both) $75, gasoline door guard $10,
front floor pan from rust free car $250,
trunk floor pan $150, front bumper
$100, Fact. jack, $125, Dash bare $75,
window roll up mechanisms $80 pair.
Jim (916) 452-1010 evenings
PARTS WANTED
1957 S88 2 dr HT front and rear door
panels including the bolstered arm rests.
Need good pieces that can be reupholstered. Call Kevin 775-424-6005
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Club Member In Memorial
Alfonso Mario Casatico July 10, 1941 ~ Feb. 4, 2009 Resident of Danville Al Casatico was the
dearly loved father of Allen Casatico and his wife Tammy, Damon Casatico and his wife Dawn,
and Nicole Gilmore and her husband Jonathan. He is the cherished grandfather of Michael and
Matthew Casatico, Isabella and Sophia Casatico, and Jake and Calli Gilmore. He was the loving, little brother of Geraldine Grosso and brother-in-law Sylvano, proud uncle of Gioia Vusich
and husband Joe, and the genuine Best Friend of many. Al was a best friend to many because
he was a big-hearted, kind hearted and soft hearted soul. He was generous, unpretentious and
a contagiously likable man. “He made the world a better place for a lot--a lot of people,” Best
Friend, Mary McAfee. “I’ll never forget you Grandpa,” Calli. He was born July 10, 1941 in
Herkimer, New York. He moved to Oakland, California in 1951. He graduated from Oakland
High School. He was married to Judith Thurlkill from 1964-1976. He moved around the Bay
Area, settling in Danville, California. He was an integral man in the used car business for more
than 35 years. He is an unashamed toy collector, street-rodder, Danville Duke and vintage car
enthusiast. He was a humble Believer, well acquainted with the mercy of God. Al was a Valiant
Victor in a long fight with cancer! He died of a heart attack at the San Ramon Valley Regional
Medical Center after breakfast with treasured friends. We invited the hot-rod community to
drive their rods to the memorial. The candy colors and beefy engines was a tribute to the joy
and fullness he brought to us all. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made
to: The Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 1411, San Francisco,
CA 94104.
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