What to replace?????

American Lead · February 7th, 2007, 02:56 PM

Hi Guys, I have a 1955 oldsmobile, i have fixed the leaks, replaced the distributor and wires,
now....What should I replace/or check?

Thanks, anything will be useful

ozoneblue · February 7th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Have you got to the Brakes yet ,There really handy after you get one running good. Notice the dent in my rear QTR ( as she tells me wouldent the brakes be cheaper than the dent & Brakes) Larry

American Lead · February 8th, 2007, 01:04 PM

Yes I have started my brakes, and i am now debateing if i should rebuild my master cyl now, or wait for later?

Thanks for the reply

Eightupman · February 8th, 2007, 03:24 PM

Do the brakes now. Top to bottem. Change the rubber lines and ALL the fluid too if it has been sitting a while.

John

American Lead · February 8th, 2007, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the reply.
You are right, i an going to do everything in the brakes, you can't cut corners on the most important part of the car.

thanks

February 7th, 2007, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	What to replace????? Hi Guys, I have a 1955 oldsmobile, i have fixed the leaks, replaced the distributor and wires, now....What should I replace/or check? Thanks, anything will be useful __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

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ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	Have you got to the Brakes yet ,There really handy after you get one running good. Notice the dent in my rear QTR ( as she tells me wouldent the brakes be cheaper than the dent & Brakes) Larry __________________ OzoneBlue project cars for sale

February 8th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	Yes I have started my brakes, and i am now debateing if i should rebuild my master cyl now, or wait for later? Thanks for the reply __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

February 8th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	Thanks for the reply. You are right, i an going to do everything in the brakes, you can't cut corners on the most important part of the car. thanks __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

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February 8th, 2007, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eightupman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ladson, SC Posts: 497	Do the brakes now. Top to bottem. Change the rubber lines and ALL the fluid too if it has been sitting a while. John