Hialeah56

hialeah56 · June 14th, 2009, 10:32 PM

I posted a few words in here and don't beleive I introduced my old girl or me. So here's some pics of how I got her and how she looks now. Enjoy,
Erit

hialeah56 · June 14th, 2009, 10:34 PM

hialeah56 · June 14th, 2009, 10:39 PM

one more rusty pic

jeffreyalman · June 15th, 2009, 03:22 AM

welcome from up the road in Cooper City, I have seen your car, what a transformation, excellent!

Rdrokit · June 15th, 2009, 04:05 AM

Welcome. Looks like a labor of love. Great transformation. I am originally from Ft. Lauderdale

Jamesbo · June 15th, 2009, 05:03 AM

S-W-E-E-T

On a side note. Did they really used to send an electic shock thru the water at Hialeah to get the flamingos to fly between races?

I know it's not Olds related but I've always been curious.

What a beautiful place.

Aron Nance · June 15th, 2009, 06:24 AM

Shows what can be d one with some TLC! Great transformation! Welcome!

citcapp · June 15th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Great looking 56, one of my favorite Olds. Did you do the work yourself? Tell us the story behind finding and redoing your car

hialeah56 · June 15th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreyalman

welcome from up the road in Cooper City, I have seen your car, what a transformation, excellent!

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rdrokit

Welcome. Looks like a labor of love. Great transformation. I am originally from Ft. Lauderdale

love and hate, almost junked it once

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesbo

S-W-E-E-T

On a side note. Did they really used to send an electic shock thru the water at Hialeah to get the flamingos to fly between races?

I know it's not Olds related but I've always been curious.

What a beautiful place.

Ima have to look that up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aron Nance

Shows what can be done with some TLC! Great transformation! Welcome!

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Great looking 56, one of my favorite Olds. Did you do the work yourself? Tell us the story behind finding and redoing your car

some but a lot of the bigger stuff, like metal was done by my friend Carlos, and paint was done at my brother's and friend Javier shop

all the electrical and motor work will be done by me

hialeah56 · July 14th, 2009, 08:44 PM

an upgeade to the olds

OEM A/C vents

citcapp · July 14th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Air conditioning and spots looks great and the ac will be great where you live

Oldsguy · July 15th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Really nice car, I am moving this to the Vintage Oldsmobiles forum.

56oldsnub · July 18th, 2009, 06:10 PM

nice car
Is that a full replacement quarter panel I see in the one photo?

hialeah56 · July 19th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56oldsnub

nice car
Is that a full replacement quarter panel I see in the one photo?

na that was my attempt at body work

hialeah56 · July 19th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Air conditioning and spots looks great and the ac will be great where you live

thanks, you don't know how long I had to look for these things, then nobody had stencils, so I ended up buying a whole a/c dash for it

btw
still have the dash and two extra vents if anybody is interested, they sold on ebay but the guy backed out of the deal

hialeah56 · August 23rd, 2009, 09:11 PM

just put together my dash and my rear window chrome

hialeah56 · August 23rd, 2009, 09:18 PM

Does anybody have a super 88 with the dual dome lights? Just got mine but don't know if there was a braket that puts them in the right place
if so please post pics

thanks
Erit
btw just got them from fusick

citcapp · August 24th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Looks like the same lights that are in my 57. I'll take a look and get back to you on this

hialeah56 · August 24th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Looks like the same lights that are in my 57. I'll take a look and get back to you on this

thanks

Dan Wirth · August 27th, 2009, 02:44 PM

You've done a great job restoring your 56 Olds. I think I am starting to like that year best. Where did you find the spot lights - can you buy them new? What a great feature!

hialeah56 · August 29th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Wirth

You've done a great job restoring your 56 Olds. I think I am starting to like that year best. Where did you find the spot lights - can you buy them new? What a great feature!

I pieced a set together thru ebay(took a while) I wanted them because my car came already drilled for dual spots and I didn't want to let that go to waste. But if you want them right away and don't feel like piecing a set together unity has the correct brackets and spots for most classic cars
http://www.unityusa.com/Revised%20Ne...ain%20page.htm
they're pricy though, I bought one of my shafts from them and it wasn't cheap

hialeah56 · August 29th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Wirth

You've done a great job restoring your 56 Olds. I think I am starting to like that year best. Where did you find the spot lights - can you buy them new? What a great feature!

btw thank you

hialeah56 · October 5th, 2009, 07:52 PM

just got my www

citcapp · October 7th, 2009, 12:39 PM

The new shoes sure do make your girl look pretty. Now she can strut her stuff.

hialeah56 · October 11th, 2009, 07:41 AM

hialeah56 · October 18th, 2009, 08:25 PM

got bored this morning and did this

scarebird kit

Dan Wirth · October 19th, 2009, 02:16 AM

Nice disk brake job. Do you have a single chamber master cylander and if so, do you plan on changing it to a dual?

citcapp · October 19th, 2009, 08:35 AM

Nice fit and finish, looks like a scarebird set up. I have the same thing on my 57 although the brackets are a little different.

I could not find a dual master cylinder the fit the Moraine-Bendix master cylinder, so I deleted the drivers side air box and installed a firewall mounted brake booster and a swinging pedel setup so it could go to the dual master cylinder.

hialeah56 · October 19th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Nice fit and finish, looks like a scarebird set up. I have the same thing on my 57 although the brackets are a little different.

I could not find a dual master cylinder the fit the Moraine-Bendix master cylinder, so I deleted the drivers side air box and installed a firewall mounted brake booster and a swinging pedel setup so it could go to the dual master cylinder.

That's what I'm working on right now. What size booster did you fit in yours? I was thinking of this kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...Q5fAccessories

hialeah56 · October 19th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Wirth

Nice disk brake job. Do you have a single chamber master cylander and if so, do you plan on changing it to a dual?

My car wasn't even a power brake car. I bought a factory power brake setup and changed my mind about it. I'm probably just going to use the pedal to make it look stock but everything else is going to be new. The setup I posted above is most likely what you'll see in it in the near future

BTW power brake setup for a 56 including canaster, master and extra pedal for sale

csstrux · October 23rd, 2009, 06:04 PM

citcapp · October 24th, 2009, 10:16 AM

I used a 8" dual booster with a GM dual disc brake master cylinder and a hanging pedal out of a 70 olds I found in a wrecking yard and made my own bracket. I did not go your route because of the under dash duct work for the defrosters would have been in the way. I not sure if you have the same clearence problems. Let me know if you want them and I will take a couple of pictures of my install and post for you

hialeah56 · October 24th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

I used a 8" dual booster with a GM dual disc brake master cylinder and a hanging pedal out of a 70 olds I found in a wrecking yard and made my own bracket. I did not go your route because of the under dash duct work for the defrosters would have been in the way. I not sure if you have the same clearence problems. Let me know if you want them and I will take a couple of pictures of my install and post for you

sure, I could always use extra pics for ideas, btw I still haven't bought that kit, that was just one of my choices, but will probably go with a dual 8" after reading up on ebay and your post

hialeah56 · November 10th, 2009, 06:12 PM

just installed my new gas tank

and noticed that I have to undercoat this car badly

Dan Wirth · November 10th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Looks solid! Nice job.

citcapp · November 11th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Looks great, did you have the tank custom made or did you buy a generic tank after taking measurments? Asking because I need a custom tank for my 48 Olds

hialeah56 · November 11th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Looks great, did you have the tank custom made or did you buy a generic tank after taking measurments? Asking because I need a custom tank for my 48 Olds

there's a shop called horsepower here in Miami that custom makes them. I've had it for a while was just waiting on a new sending unit because mine was beat.

hialeah56 · November 16th, 2009, 07:53 AM

something cool I found for us 56 owners

Dan Wirth · November 17th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Interesting Olds Accessory page. I like the windshield washer example photo of the single stream for grime. I suppose there is also a spray function as well. I've been working (slowly) on trying to get my washer working and wondered how the nozzles covered the windshield.

hialeah56 · November 17th, 2009, 05:31 PM

I liked that gas tank cover lock and the tri-tone horn which I've never seen in a 56 myself

June 14th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Rdrokit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Korat, Thailand Posts: 242	Welcome. Looks like a labor of love. Great transformation. I am originally from Ft. Lauderdale __________________ 65 Cutlass If Speed Kills then I'm a Dead Man. http://picasaweb.google.com/Rdrokit

June 15th, 2009, 05:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	S-W-E-E-T On a side note. Did they really used to send an electic shock thru the water at Hialeah to get the flamingos to fly between races? I know it's not Olds related but I've always been curious. What a beautiful place. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

June 15th, 2009, 06:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aron Nance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 181	Shows what can be d one with some TLC! Great transformation! Welcome!

June 15th, 2009, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Great looking 56, one of my favorite Olds. Did you do the work yourself? Tell us the story behind finding and redoing your car __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

July 14th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	an upgeade to the olds OEM A/C vents __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

July 14th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Air conditioning and spots looks great and the ac will be great where you live __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

July 15th, 2009, 07:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Really nice car, I am moving this to the Vintage Oldsmobiles forum. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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56oldsnub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 79	nice car Is that a full replacement quarter panel I see in the one photo? __________________ 56Oldsnub Bret 56 Ninety Eight

August 23rd, 2009, 09:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	just put together my dash and my rear window chrome __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

August 23rd, 2009, 09:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	Does anybody have a super 88 with the dual dome lights? Just got mine but don't know if there was a braket that puts them in the right place if so please post pics thanks Erit btw just got them from fusick __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

August 24th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Looks like the same lights that are in my 57. I'll take a look and get back to you on this __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

August 27th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 378	You've done a great job restoring your 56 Olds. I think I am starting to like that year best. Where did you find the spot lights - can you buy them new? What a great feature!

October 5th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	just got my www __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

October 7th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	The new shoes sure do make your girl look pretty. Now she can strut her stuff. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

October 11th, 2009, 07:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	__________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

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hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	got bored this morning and did this scarebird kit __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm Last edited by hialeah56; October 18th, 2009 at 08:27 PM.. Reason: fix pics

October 19th, 2009, 02:16 AM	#27 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 378	Nice disk brake job. Do you have a single chamber master cylander and if so, do you plan on changing it to a dual? __________________ Dan W. -------------------------------------- 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday J2 Rocket/Super 88 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L 2002 Ford F250 Turbo 7.3L Diesel Pusher

October 19th, 2009, 08:35 AM	#28 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Nice fit and finish, looks like a scarebird set up. I have the same thing on my 57 although the brackets are a little different. I could not find a dual master cylinder the fit the Moraine-Bendix master cylinder, so I deleted the drivers side air box and installed a firewall mounted brake booster and a swinging pedel setup so it could go to the dual master cylinder. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

October 23rd, 2009, 06:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	nice __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

October 24th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	I used a 8" dual booster with a GM dual disc brake master cylinder and a hanging pedal out of a 70 olds I found in a wrecking yard and made my own bracket. I did not go your route because of the under dash duct work for the defrosters would have been in the way. I not sure if you have the same clearence problems. Let me know if you want them and I will take a couple of pictures of my install and post for you __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

November 10th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#34 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	just installed my new gas tank and noticed that I have to undercoat this car badly __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

November 10th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 378	Looks solid! Nice job. __________________ Dan W. -------------------------------------- 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday J2 Rocket/Super 88 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L 2002 Ford F250 Turbo 7.3L Diesel Pusher

November 11th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Looks great, did you have the tank custom made or did you buy a generic tank after taking measurments? Asking because I need a custom tank for my 48 Olds __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

November 16th, 2009, 07:53 AM	#38 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	something cool I found for us 56 owners __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

November 17th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#39 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 378	Interesting Olds Accessory page. I like the windshield washer example photo of the single stream for grime. I suppose there is also a spray function as well. I've been working (slowly) on trying to get my washer working and wondered how the nozzles covered the windshield. __________________ Dan W. -------------------------------------- 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday J2 Rocket/Super 88 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L 2002 Ford F250 Turbo 7.3L Diesel Pusher

November 17th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#40 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	I liked that gas tank cover lock and the tri-tone horn which I've never seen in a 56 myself __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm

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