Projects 1963 Olds Jetfire Re-restoration- Turbo charged/Fluid injection

Nick,
There is a cross over pipe that takes the driver exhaust to the pass side and then up to the turbo.

Loud,
No muffler yet.

Happy New Years to all!!

 

Found this ad on the vintage photos thread today.

 

My older brother had one of these cars back in the 60's, I was just a kid, but I remember it fondly. After he drove it for a few years he sold it to an older sister. We took many rides on that car, it wasn't especially fast off the line, but hit the sweet spot where the turbo was already spun up and it was a rocket.

 

Did you guys see this?

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/barn-fin...=10153304189811825&adbpl=fb&adbpr=40147666824

 

That is an awesome find.

 

Very cool! As usual I'm a day late and many dollars short! Joe

 

Been working on a few projects but this is the current update.

Turbo down pipe.
Waldrons did a exhaust system for me. I was not happy with the flanges they made and I was able to get a correct flange from Jensen racing. Waldrons was able to install it on the pipe they made. Came out great and they are a pleasure to work with!!




Interior and rugs

Installed the rugs, console and interior. More to go but starting to shape up. My son has been under the dash trying to get the lights, wiper and electrical systems working. A few photos below of progress.

 

Glad to see progress. Such an interesting car.

 

Getting close now. What a change

 

OK interior is complete for now. Next is the exhaust. This should be fun.

 

Looking like a new car again.

 

Very NICE! Good work! Joe

 

Thank you all for the encouragement and posts.
Ken

 

Neat car, love the four-speed. What do you use for the Olds’ “Turbo-Rocket” water-methanol injection mix.

 

Wow, cool car!

 

Stingray
I just thought I would post a photo of the Oldsmobile Turbo Rocket Fluid. You need this to make the whole thing work correctly. I do use a water-methanol injection mix. The only reason for the methanol is anti-freeze. I think windshield fluid would work.


Thanks,

Ken

 

Yep windshield washer fluid works fine. Found out on OT turbo rice rocket.

 

Thanks for the post! I thought it would.
Be well
Ken

 

I have a lot of stories about this car. Getting some of the parts cars was a real challenge. Parted out 8 different Olds Jetfires and Cutlasses, some for just a couple of items. I have a real good story I will save for a later date. Installed the hood on the car today and will post a few photos on Monday. One very cool story is where the motor came from. Received a call from a guy selling a Jetfire engine. He had a complete running motor. We talked about what kind of car he had it in. He explained it was not in a car but a tractor. Thought this is was odd so I asked why? It was in a tractor pull tractor. He could out pull all the tractors in the area but not one guy. His only option was small block Chevy to compete and that was why he was selling it. I took a chance and it was and is one sweet running motor. When I sold the car the first time a good friend want to take it for a test drive. He owned one new and now the car was 20 years old. He and my dad took it out and when they got back my father said I drove it like a girl! He said Clint was able to get rubber in all four gears. It was quick in 1987 and I expect it to be better. Have a 3:36 posi on the work bench to clean up before I install it!! I will get the next story ready in a few weeks.
Ken

 

Found some goodies for you. Not my site just thought you might like it.

See more at these two sites.

Road test
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-...0392415930&action=viewad&itemid=9990439755381

Brochures
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-...0335326553&action=viewad&itemid=9990439760295

 

OK its leaving for paint friday after a road trip to Hershey.
Wish me luck!!!
Ken

 

GOOD LUCK! Can't wait to see it with some color! Joe

 

Thanks for the post.
I cant wait also
Be well

 

OK we have paint. Should have the car in a couple of weeks. Then final assembly!

 

NICE!!!

 

Final assembly now that's an oxymoron if I ever heard one! Seems like no Hot Rod project is ever really final! Joe

 

You are correct!! Also have a bunch of improvements. Have a rare 3:36 posi, rear sway bar, new 1/2" lower springs, new shocks. After all that I have a front disc brakes and then maybe 5 lug conversion so I can use olds rally wheels.

 

All right the painted Jetfire is in the house. Mow for a whole lot of work to go!
Take a look!!!

 

Nice

 

Car is looking very nice! Joe