I got the car fixed. Turns out one the axles came loose Only 2 bolts without nuts were there when I took off the drum. Nice easy fix. Sat parked for a couple of weeks with such a small problem. Now time to start setting up the air suspension. Will post pics.

 

A noob bumping old threads!!!! So whatever happened with this car is it bagged now? Lets see em!

 

bump for this thread, i want to bag mine so i want to see how this turns out, love the tires! and hubcaps!

 

Sorry I haven't posted lately, work has had me out of the country most of the summer. I still don't have it bagged. I was trying to figure how to set them up with the 6 volt system. i had already purchased a manual controller. I finally decided to change it over to 12 volts and eliminate the problem. I installed a one wire 12 volt alternator, bulbs, coil, solenoid, and drop down resistors for the meters and heater motor. It starts like a champ and is running better than ever. I had a bog problem at higher rpms. thought it was the fuel system (I rebuilt the carb and fuel pump). I was more of a weak spark problem. any ways I do have some under hood pictures I took.




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And here is a little something I am going to install soon.

 

That tri-carb setup is sweet,and will look great under the hood the 303's and 324's have the best style points of any of the Olds engines.

 

I love the stock valve covers on this engine. The guy I bought the intake from had some nice aluminum covers, But I kept the stockers instead.

 

I would keep them as well. The chebby guys like them so much that an aftermarket copy is available for chebby small blocks to make them look like Olds engines. Highest form of compliment.

 

Awesome, I started looking for dates on the posts and started to wonder if you might have sold it or what. Under the hood looks really good! Im glad to see you car from start to "finish". it gives me hope and sight for mine. Thanks for posting!

 

I like the stock carb look as well. My knowledge of cars of this vintage is limited. Is that a carter?

 

Yes so vintage in fact I couldnt afford to even rebuild my 303. Not if I wanted to keep the wife and house that is!

 

It's a Rochester side draft. As you can see the air intake kind of sucks (or doesn't depend on how you look at it). The original oil bath air cleaner was around 4' wide. So you would get air from both sides of the engine. Well mine was long gone when I got the car. I will still hold on to the original setup.

 

Outstanding thread - keep up the great work

 

Cool just act like Im not here! lol

So on the 3carb set up does it use a aftermarket valley pan too?

 

There is a finned aluminum valley pan available. But you have to modify oil ventilation system. I'm gonna see if I can use the original. Will keep you guys posted.

 

Hey guys sorry for off-topic but how much would a '50 Olds 98 2 door coupe in similar condition cost?

 

As much as someone is willing to pay!!! Sorry I couldn't resist.

 

Drove the car to Alamosa CO for the Early Iron Rod run. here are a couple of shots.

 

Beautiful job on the 98. I am currently in the middle of restoring my 50, 98 (same as yours) for the fourth time in 35 years. Looking through your progress photos has revived my enthusiasm to finish mine up. I would love to see more photos!

 

Out of the country on work related travel (Cambodia). will take more when I return on the 20th.

 

bumping this old thread again, now i'm bagged! so i thought i'd share a picture for ya.

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Haven't got the bags on yet (too much work travel. Spain, and Malaysia in the last few months. While I was in Spain in Feb/Mar some *** popped a hole in my gas tank to steal gas.


Here is a video after I got it fixed. Sorry It's just the link, couldn't get the embedding to work.
http://www.vimeo.com/21238532

 

Creeps are everywhere. Would love to catch one laying on his back under a car, man would he regret that position in short order

 

I have a headlight switch for a 1950 oldsmobile if you are interested.

 

Thanks I'll keep you in mind if my gives me problems.