Inside This Issue; Event Information Club Technical Library Pages 15 & 16 Blackhawk Tour, and More

Newsletter of the Northern California ChapterOldsmobile Club of America

OldsletterThe

May/June 2009

2009 Show SeasonBegins

The Haggertys, Ewings and the Fosters together at Pleasanton

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President Dan Haggerty(408) 268-7904 6208 Balderstone Drdnehaggerty@juno.com San Jose, CA 95120

Vice Pres & Newsletter Larry EwingTechnical Librarian 3330 Henriette Ct(408) 528-9770 San Jose, CA 95135Rkt88LL@earthlink.net

Treasurer/Membership Jeanie Marsden(209) 823-4349 556 Greenview Pl

marshrocks88@verizon.net Manteca, CA 95337-6601

Secretary Diane Kauffman(925) 938-6071 451 Turrin Dr.dianek9@sbcglobal.net Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Car Show Chairman Ken Van Gundy III(916) 784-3271 100 Zien Ct.Lnk3@earthlink.net Roseville, CA 95661

Public Relations Jeff Stanish(408) 370-9142 2030 Anthony Dr.jeffandsherie1988@ Campbell, CA 95008att.net

Club Historian BobGriffith(209) 367-5959 2434 Grenoblerobert.griffith@GM.com Lodi,CA95242

Officers and Representatives 2009

Pacific S.W. Zone Directors Gloria and Joe Varley 14908 E. Dale LaneScottsdale, AZ 85262(480) 998-1449rocket88man@cox.net

GV442@cox.net (Gloria)

Health and WelfareChairperson Linda Sutherland (209) 833-3413mlkprod@mac.com1470 Velasquez Lane

Tracy, CA 95377

Nor Cal Olds Club Website; www.norcalolds.com Webmaster; Lynn Kissel

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Thisissuehaslotsofformstofilloutandmailinforupcomingshows.Mostim-portant 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 newslet-ter. 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 Sacra-mento 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 isalessoninbodystyles.OldsmobileofficiallynamedtheirsaClubSedanandTownSedan, 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

President’s MessageHi Everyone

Ourclubofficershavedecidedthatbecauseofthepossibilityofpersonalliabilityofthe 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 totheNationalclubofficersfortheirreviewandcomment.PatYancey,EdKonsmoand 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,finalreviewbyOCAofficers,NORCALincorporation,andNORCALpurchases 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 Nick-lesforinformationat“gotoldsparts@Yahoo.com“.Ifanyonewantsmoreinformationon our 2011 National Event , please contact me.

YourPresident,DanHaggerty

Editor’s Note

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THE 2009 DON FROLICH MEMORIAL NATIONAL MEETAT PORTAL PARK IN CUPERTINO

Hosted by theNORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION, CADILLAC-LA SALLE CLUB, INC.

SUNDAY JULY 26th, 2009SEE 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 EATINGSince 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. See driving instructions on next page (5)

Membership Report, April 15, 2009Membership 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, 2009Our 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

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THE 2009 DON FROLICH MEMORIAL NATIONAL MEETAT 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

All year One time free Admission into Towe Auto Museum. See pages 7 & 10May 15-16PacificSouthwestZoneShow,attheInnatMorroBay805-772-5651pg9June 14 Annual Nor Cal Car Show, Micke Grove Park, Lodi CA. Flyer this issueJune 17-20 NAOC (Antique Olds Club) National Meet, Prescott AZ 928-636-2405July 15-19 OCA Nationals, Seven Springs Resort, PA rooms $125, 1-866-437-1300July 26 Cadillac Club invites Olds Club to picnic at Portal Park, Cupertino. pg 4Oct 3 Tank Tour, Portola Valley, Jeff Stanish host. see page 8Oct 17 Automotive Auction with Roger Cowan in Sac. More info in later issue

Official Olds Club Events 2009

May 2 Early Ford V8 Club Swap Meet, Cal State Hayward May 3 Hillsbourough Concours d’Elegance, North School, Hillsbourough, CAMay 3 Turlock Spring Collector Swap Meet, Stanislaus Cty. FairgroundsMay 17 Shriners Hospitals Concourse d’Elegance, Mather Field, Rancho Cordova 10 am-3 pm. Marques; M-Benz, Mustang and Oldsmobile. 916-453-2009 May 17 Friendship Days, Canada College, Redwood City, CAMay 17 Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance. Marin County FairgroundsMay 30-31 Goodguys Summer Get -Together, Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, all years AmJune 28 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance. Stanford CampusJuly 11-12 Berryessa Flea Mkt Auto Swap Meet 10 am-5 pm. free to buyers $5 parkJuly 12 Strangers Car Club - BBQ & Car Show, Kelly Park in San JoseAug 1 First annual Car Cruise, California Auto Museum (Towe) See pg 10 for more infoAug 2 Reno Swap Meet Inc. in Sac. 916-955-8777 or Fax 916-933-4791, JohnAug 3-9 Hot August Nights, Reno, NVAug 21-23 Goodguys WC Nationals, Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, all cars thru 1957Sept 26 Win-Rods 9th Annual Crusin’ Calistoga, Napa Co Fair. 707-942-1473

Other Events

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Minutes from March 14, 2009 MeetingThe 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 davenpat@sabre.net

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 rafflecannotbepurchasedbytheclub,mustbedonatedinordertokeepournon-profitstatus.

Ken Van Gundy reported that the Zone Show is set for Morro Bay on May 15-16. SoCalishandlingthereservationsforMorroBay.Jeaniewilldoa50/50raffleattheZoneShow.

JeffStanishsaidthereisnonoticeontheflyerfortheZoneShowthatanyonewhowants 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 eventwehold.KenandLarrywillmakecontactstobringthenewsletters,fliers,andwebsiteto 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.

PatKennedymadeamotionthatanauctionorarafflebeheldattheshowtomakemore 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 setitupfornextyearwhenhewouldbefinished.DavewillsetitupandcontactLarry,andtryfor 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(attheGrandSierraHotel),thenfromhimtotheVarleys,thentoYancyforreview.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 beingrevised.Priceofroomsiscomingdown.Morespecificdetailswillbereleasedwhenwehave 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 ev-eryone 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 MarsdenStep 1:AllRaffleprizesmustbedonated.Itisrecommendedtoadvertisethisinthenewsletter,sothatmembers 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:RaffleTicketswillcost$1.00eachor6for$5.00or$10.00foranarmlength.Step 3:Ticketswillbesoldduringtheentirecarshowandduringtheluncheonordinner.Therafflewill 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 onlygood 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 TheLateJacquesLittlefieldMilitary Vehicle CollectionSaturday October 3, 2009 in Portola Valley , CAMeet 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 408-370-9142Please 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 bittrickytofindinthehills. The meeting time is 1 pm at Military Vehicle Collection and a rec-ommended $20 donation is suggested per person. Kids must over 11 years old. We encourage members to drive their Oldses.

Alpine Inn

Tank MuseumPony Tracks Ranch495 Old Spanish TrailPortola Valley, CA 94028www.milvehtechfound.com

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!Please copy or cut this application here and mail to address below

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See reverse for Zone Show application

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.AsignificantpartofthehistoryoftheMuseumwasthearrivalofover100Fordsfromthecollection 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 Automo-bile 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 promotingtheautomobileanditsinfluenceonourlives.Wehopeyouwillcelebratewithusaswe begin our next 20+ years of service with a new name AND a renewed vision for our com-munity!

Car Cruise August 1, 2009 We’replanningourfirstannualCarCruiseforSaturday,August1,2009-CaliforniaAutoMuseum’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: Mon-day, April 13, 4:30 pm at the Museum.2200 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95818-1106Phone (916) 442-6802 Fax (916) 442-2646 www.CalAutoMuseum.org

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A19404-door2-tonebluewithaHydramatic.Notnearlyasflashyastheone-offmulti-milliondollarcarsbuthesaiditwassignificantbecauseitwasthefirstfullyau-tomatic 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 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 give us facts and his per-spective on the vehicles. He apologized for only having one Oldsmobile.

Club Oldsmobiles outside the restaurant. Left to right, Diane Kauffman’s ‘70 SX, Harv Goldhammer’s ‘70 442, Larry and Linda Ewing’s latest ‘50 88 Club Sedan and Don and Linda Sutherland’s ‘63 Cutlass F-85

Blackhawk Auto Museum’s only Oldsmobile, a 1940 blue on blue 4 door with hydramatic

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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.

Linda and Linda at their respective cars. Sutherland’s ‘63 f-85, and Ewing’s ‘50 88 Club Sedan which she calls Verde.

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Entry form on reverse. Please note May 9th Deadline!More tickets & registra-tion Information available at ShrinersConcours.com

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Policy: Contact Larry Ewing at: 3330 Henriette Ct., San Jose Ca. 95135 or call: (408) 528-9770 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 Manual1934 Oldsmobile Shop Manual 6&8 cylinder1935 Oldsmobile Shop Manual 6&8 cylinder1936 OLDS 6 & 8 shop manual1937 Service Management Books, Unit 1, 3, 4, 6 and 1 to 6 tests1937 OLDS 6 & 8 handbook shop manual1937 OLDS 6 & 8 large shop manual1938-42 Oldsmobile Mechanical Training Programs Reference Manual (no cover)1938 OLDS shop manual1939 OLDS 60, 70, & 80 series shop manual1940 OLDS 60, 70, & 80 series shop manual1941 Fisher body manual (all GM cars)1941 OLDS 6 & 8 shop manual1942 OLDS B44 shop manual1945 OLDS Hydramatic Trans. Diagnosis manual1946 OLDS Hydramatic Drive service manual1946 OLDS Manual of Special Service Tools1946-54 Hydramatic Trans. Parts Requisition1948 Hydramatic Drive 16 page color booklet1949 Rocket & Big Six Advanced Tech. Info manual1950 98 Series Water Leak Diagnosis & Correction manual1950 OLDS Chassis Part Book1950 Advanced Technical Information manual1951 1951-55 &56 “R” Hydramatic Parts Requisition1952 OLDS (all models) shop manual1952 Autronic Eye & GM Hydraulic Steering shop manual1953 OLDS (all models) shop manual1953 OLDS(allmodels)Dynaflowsupplementshopmanual1953 OLDS (all models) service manual Frigidaire Air Cond.1954 OLDS (all models) shop manual1954 OLDS Chassis Parts Book1955 OLDS (all models) shop manual1955 OLDS Chassis Parts Book1955 OLDS Body Parts Book1955 OLDS (all models) shop manual Air Cond. supplement1956 OLDS (all models) shop manual1956 OLDS Hydramatic Trans. Training Program (theory)1956 Delco Remey 12 Volt Elect. Equip. for 1956 pass cars1956 Lansing, Michigan Oldsmobile Plant Tour Guide1957 OLDS (all models) shop manual1957 OLDS (all models) shop manual Carburation supplement1955 OLDS Chassis Parts Book (no cover)1958 OLDS (all models) shop manual1958 OLDS (all models) Anti-spin Differential supplement1958 Harrison Air Cond. service bulletin 58-611958 OLDS (all models) Used Car Appearance Recondition manual1959 OLDS (all models) service manual

Nor Cal Olds Club Technical Library

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1959 OLDS (all models) service manual Newmatic Suspension1960 OLDS (all models) service manual1961 OLDS (88/s-88/98 service manual 2nd edition, OLDS F85 service manual revised1963 OLDS Service Manual1964 OLDS Transmission Service Manual #21962 OLDS88/S-88/98StarfireF85servicemanual1965 OLDS (all models) Chassis service manual1965 OLDS Body service manual1967 Fisher Body service manual (all GM)1968 OLDS (all models) Chassis & service manual1968 Fisher Body service manual (all GM)1968 OLDS Cutlass/442 Assembly Manual (copy) 1970 Body by Fisher service manual1973 OLDS Chassis service manual1974 OLDS Chassis service manual1976 OLDS Chassis service manual1977 OLDS Chassis service manual1978 OLDS Chassis service manual1981 OLDS Chassis servive manual/Electrical troubleshooting manual (2 books) 1982 OLDS Chassis servive manual/Electrical troubleshooting manual (2 books)1982 Fisher Body service manual1988 New Product service manual Cutlass Cierra/Cruiser1988 New Product service manual Firenza, Calais, Quad 41964-75 Illustrated Parts Catalog1964-75 Parts and Accessories Catalog-Chassis Section1964-75 Parts and Accessories Catalog-Body Section1990 Souvenir Guidebook 16 page color booklet1992 OLDS Service Guide Poster1992-93 GM Master Technician Poster1930-40 Carter Carburetor Sales & Service manual1943 Carter Motor Tune-up & Carb. Service manual1944 AC shop manual How To Service AC Spark Plug Cleaner1944 AC shop manual How To Service Air Cleaners1945 AC shop manual Service Fuel Pumps and Gas Strainers1945 AC shop manual How to Service Spark Plugs1936-42 OLDS Flat Rate manual1946-49 OLDS Flat Rate manual1952-60 OLDS Flat Rate manual1956-60 OLDS Service Guide Training manuals1937 Bendix Brakes Design & Operation & Maintenance1942 Bendix ABC of Vacuum Power Brakes1943 Bendix Servicing the Bendix Hydrovac1944 Bendix Hydrovac 1st & 2nd Series1956 Rochester Carb. Float Hang-up Card1957 Bendix Hydrovac Installograph1950 Dupont The Story of Duco Finishes1951 DeVilbiss Auto Dealers Guide to Paint Shop Equip.1952 Dupont Sports Car Collector Poster1956 Rinshed-MasonAutoRefinishersGuide1938-40 Chilton Body & Frame manual1940 Chilton Motor Age magazine1933-42 Chilton Motor Age Interchangeable Parts manual1938-42 Chilton Motor Age Short Cuts, Shop Kinks

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1956 Modified88Holiday.Pearlandtan-gerine paint. Custom interior and grille 305 V8 w turbo 350. R&C mag feature. $22,900 (510) 432-2659 Frank

1953 S88 conv. Very nice shape ‘63 394 eng/ B&M Hydro Stick . Lots of re-chromed parts and extra stainless. Have replacement hood and inner fenders. In storage since the late 70’s. To much to list, for more call Keith 562/598-4103

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 restora-tion, all trim pats intact, body straight. contact John (818) 613-7764

1947 66 coupe AT, All orig, runs good, no rust, straight. Radio& all gauges work Needs resto. $5.5K.Tom (707)584-9528

1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, V-6, A/T, Red w/white top w/grey interior PioneerSoundsys,Magna-flowex,75kmi, $8900. Russell at (916) 984-6529

1965 Starfire–94K,blackinterior,LaurelMist, very clean, p/w, p/tr, rear sway-bar. Looks and runs great! $18K OBO. (650) 917-9464, allen@l-e-e.org

1962 4 Dr Holiday Sedan PW, 71.8K mi needs paint + upholstery, runs great; best offer, must sell, Ron, 22 Garthe Ct. Vallejo, 94591 phone #707-552-8833

1961 98 Holiday 4dr HT. 41.6K orig miles Black, exc cond, in and out, PS, PB AT $13.6K Don 559-351-9960

1961 S88 Holiday 2 dr. 3rd owner, exc seats. ~100k mi, 394 w/auto trans. $10k (510) 755-5713 John

Cars For Sale

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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) 527-01981957-58 371 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

1950newfloorpans,passsidefront,passside rear. $150.00 for both. Frank (530) 865-9169 frank@pulsarco.com

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 Toronadooriginaldealerflorescent

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 WANTED1962 F85 Cutlass Convertible (415) 731-

0127 murph55@sbcglobal.netPARTS WANTED1957 S88 2 dr HT front and rear door

panels including the bolstered arm rests. Need good pieces that can be reuphol-stered. Call Kevin 775-424-6005

Parts For Sale1972 350 motor, complete less carb, and

exhaust manifolds. This is a good run-ning motor, came out off my 72 Vista Cruiser. $325, also 455 4SP crank. Crank needs some work, one rod jour-nal, 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, frontfloorpanfromrustfreecar$250,trunkfloorpan$150,frontbumper$100, Fact. jack, $125, Dash bare $75, window roll up mechanisms $80 pair. Jim (916) 452-1010 evenings

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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 lov-ing, 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,NewYork.HemovedtoOakland,Californiain1951.HegraduatedfromOaklandHigh 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 Victorinalongfightwithcancer!HediedofaheartattackattheSanRamonValleyRegionalMedical 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 andfullnesshebroughttousall.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequeststhatdonationsbemadeto: The Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 1411, San Francisco, CA 94104.

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