1950 Olds

64Rocket · October 6th, 2006, 12:48 AM

I pulled my '50 out of my storage barn a few months ago. Here is a couple of pic's. Pretty much stock except for a 350 OLDS w/T-350, stock rear w/3.64 gears. I haven't driven this car in 9 years. I've owned her since '68
http://www.twistedaxle.com/gmolds/olds40.JPG
http://www.twistedaxle.com/gmolds/olds45.JPG
http://www.twistedaxle.com/gmolds/olds47.JPG
Thanks for looking..... Gene

Oldsguy · October 6th, 2006, 06:28 AM

Wow! Neato! When did you do the engine swap? Looks like the original paint too.

64Rocket · October 6th, 2006, 11:10 AM

The car has had a few engines in its life. I did the 350 OLDS and trans in '79 and the paint and chrome in 1980. I've been into many other things and started drag racing and have been busy. This is an ongoing project. Now that I'm retired I think I will finish.
Gene

Kennybill · November 8th, 2006, 01:31 PM

Nice car, my Brother had one in 1962,it was a stick-shift. I had a Great-Uncle that was retired from Ford but had bought a new 49 Olds fast-back "rocket" V-8. He drove down in the car once or twice a year. He lived in Dearborn, Mi. He and my Aunt would visit a bit then he would go outside, open the trunk and get his bucket and cloths and wash and clean that car. He never drove the car anywhere but for good, he took the bus to work. He died in 1968, I always wondered what happened to that car. It was green. I would love to get a 49/50 fastback. Later, Ken

tarps3 · December 23rd, 2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64Rocket

The car has had a few engines in its life. I did the 350 OLDS and trans in '79 and the paint and chrome in 1980. I've been into many other things and started drag racing and have been busy. This is an ongoing project. Now that I'm retired I think I will finish.
Gene

Hey Gene,
How did you do your engine swap?
I have a '53 with a 303 and want to swap a 350 for it.
How did you manage the motor mounts, etc?
Any info you can give me would be great.
thanks,
Casey

ozoneblue · December 23rd, 2007, 08:19 PM

64 Rocket if your still out there?. I Have a NOS visible hood to fit you car Larry larry@vintageozarks.com

Olds64 · December 24th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Casey, I talked to Gene in the past and he mentioned that he used a universal motor crossmember from Summit. If you check their website I believe you can find it. This will fit under a modern drive train, then all you have to do is fabricate it to fit between the frame rails of your Olds.

tarps3 · December 24th, 2007, 03:32 PM

that's good info Olds64.
Thanks for the reply.
Have you ever performed a swap like this? I'm fairly handy but I've never done anything this drastic.
thanks again.
Casey

Nailhead 88 · January 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM

I've seen more 50 Olds 88 coupe's in Calif in the last couple of weeks on ebay.

a gasser there today, and the one i bought in Fla on ebay

I like your 88!!!! Very Cool

i'm in Olds therapy now, feel a lot better since i bought the 88 coupe the other day!

71rocket · January 10th, 2008, 05:53 AM

Wow! Nice ride.

Oldsguy · January 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM

Also, Gene can be found over at R.O.P. he probably spends more time over there. Same username and pictures.

idaholc · January 11th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Are you trying to sell it? What price? Where are you located?

joe_padavano · January 11th, 2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by idaholc

Are you trying to sell it? What price? Where are you located?

Note that the original post was from 2006...

October 6th, 2006, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
64Rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Union City Calif.94587 Posts: 301	1950 Olds I pulled my '50 out of my storage barn a few months ago. Here is a couple of pic's. Pretty much stock except for a 350 OLDS w/T-350, stock rear w/3.64 gears. I haven't driven this car in 9 years. I've owned her since '68 http://www.twistedaxle.com/gmolds/olds40.JPG http://www.twistedaxle.com/gmolds/olds45.JPG http://www.twistedaxle.com/gmolds/olds47.JPG Thanks for looking..... Gene __________________

October 6th, 2006, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Wow! Neato! When did you do the engine swap? Looks like the original paint too. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

October 6th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
64Rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Union City Calif.94587 Posts: 301	The car has had a few engines in its life. I did the 350 OLDS and trans in '79 and the paint and chrome in 1980. I've been into many other things and started drag racing and have been busy. This is an ongoing project. Now that I'm retired I think I will finish. Gene __________________

November 8th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kennybill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 287	Nice car, my Brother had one in 1962,it was a stick-shift. I had a Great-Uncle that was retired from Ford but had bought a new 49 Olds fast-back "rocket" V-8. He drove down in the car once or twice a year. He lived in Dearborn, Mi. He and my Aunt would visit a bit then he would go outside, open the trunk and get his bucket and cloths and wash and clean that car. He never drove the car anywhere but for good, he took the bus to work. He died in 1968, I always wondered what happened to that car. It was green. I would love to get a 49/50 fastback. Later, Ken __________________ A man has to know his limitations, especially with an Oldsmobile

December 24th, 2007, 12:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Casey, I talked to Gene in the past and he mentioned that he used a universal motor crossmember from Summit. If you check their website I believe you can find it. This will fit under a modern drive train, then all you have to do is fabricate it to fit between the frame rails of your Olds. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

December 23rd, 2007, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	64 Rocket if your still out there?. I Have a NOS visible hood to fit you car Larry larry@vintageozarks.com

December 24th, 2007, 03:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
tarps3 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29	that's good info Olds64. Thanks for the reply. Have you ever performed a swap like this? I'm fairly handy but I've never done anything this drastic. thanks again. Casey

January 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nailhead 88 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Coast * Minnesota Posts: 140	50 88 coupe's I've seen more 50 Olds 88 coupe's in Calif in the last couple of weeks on ebay. a gasser there today, and the one i bought in Fla on ebay I like your 88!!!! Very Cool i'm in Olds therapy now, feel a lot better since i bought the 88 coupe the other day!

January 10th, 2008, 05:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
71rocket car nut farmer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE KS Posts: 235	Wow! Nice ride. __________________ SE Kansas, the sticks.

January 10th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Also, Gene can be found over at R.O.P. he probably spends more time over there. Same username and pictures. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 11th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
idaholc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 15	Are you trying to sell it? What price? Where are you located?

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