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Overheated. I'd replace them.

If it wasn't hit in the front I'd probably leave it as is.

Those are factory style linings. The cracking is the result of overheating. It would be best to replace them. Check the wheel cylinders to be sure that they are free and not leaking. Dave

Great, thanks! So, if I were to want to test it, hook up to the coil and ground it? Can't remember... negative side I think...

On a scale of "they're fine, no big deal" ----to---- "holy crap what the hell" how bad are these, with a crack running down the middle of each lining..

Probably not. By the mid 60's, I think most, if not all, didn't use the sender box.

Thanks, @Big_John. Do you know if they require a sending unit?

Mid/late 60's Oldsmobile. Here's a couple. 1964-1969 442 Console Tachometer Cutlass F85 Oldsmobile 1966 1965 1967 1968 W30 | eBay 1964 65 66 67 68 69 oldsmobile console tachometer head

So are you saying the 880 has the same floor and carpet at the Imperial?

Thanks folks! appreciate the info

If it pops up, it has a spring. If it don't pop up, the torsion spring is broken. This is what you need https://www.ebay.com/itm/256470974282?_

The lid should pop up when you hit the button, just enough to get under it with your thumb. Mine don't have any spring, just a cable to keep the door from falling to the passenger side.

...does it require a sending unit? Any info on the aftermarket unit pictured below would be appreciated.

I'm not sure if 66 still used the rear hinged cover like my 65 or not. If so, I would bet your spring is broken. Here are a couple pics of my 65 console door. If you have the newer style with the hinge on the passenger side, I believe I have a spare one from a 1968

I agree that heat is what causes the problem. However, I believe the heat cause is electrical and is because of a piss-poor case ground. Regulators and ECU's need a good case ground. I always verify with my ohm meter. I require .5 ohms or less and not happy until .2 ohms. I bet yours reads much...

I lucked up on it. I have been there because I went to grad school near there. Notwithstanding, the ad screams "New England fishing" with the architecture/models clothing/ style of boats, etc. you can't get "Peg Man" down to the edge of the south pier, but you can get a look at the north...

If the car was an early build prior to the safety mandate of January 1st 1969, they were still an option. Our 69 Fury was built in October 1968 and no headrests. I agree the cloth inserts appear to had been replaced.

We had one find it. Gloucester, MA A difficult one to verify as there is no Street View near the spot. In town you can see the stairs and some of the buildings that are still there. Alan

Hey! Welcome aboard. Looks like you have a good solid car. A good foundation from which to build. I have a couple of threads that may be useful as you move forward with your car. "The Saga Begins" and "The Saga Continues.". Ripinator

Hmm, I didn't know that. Was there some sort of sealer applied between the parts? When I removed it to remove the control valve, there was a gasket in place, which is why I replaced it.