just got a '55 88

ekamm · October 8th, 2009, 08:56 AM

Just got an '55 88 for$500 All there except for the carb 4bbl manifold. Found another roch 4bbl at salvage yard ,No # tag not sure if it will work or not. Looks the same basically as pics I've seen of the correct one. If not anyone where to get a core or rebuilt for it #7007000?

ekamm · October 8th, 2009, 09:58 AM

Also the PO lost the key! What are my options on getting a new key made or new cylinder or hot wire to get her going at least?

70 cutlass s · October 8th, 2009, 10:08 AM

You can take the cylinder out and take it to a locksmith. They can make you new key shouldn't cost very much. Good luck with car. Keep us updated.

ekamm · October 8th, 2009, 10:13 AM

What's required to get cylinder out?

delmontcrusier · October 8th, 2009, 12:47 PM

is it in the dash like all the old cars or was it upgraded and in the colum.I ask as if it is in the dash many times there is a ring that has to be unsrewed and then unplug it and then you have the igition switch in your hand.Now colums are trickier i have a colum that I have to take to a locks smith as I got it with no key and havn't been able to get the ignition switch out.

ekamm · October 8th, 2009, 01:51 PM

I'll check and get back.

citcapp · October 8th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Its in the dash and not hard to get out. First thing to do is buy yourself an Oldsmobile shop manual for your car. This helps alot when you are working on it. You can find them on e-bay most of the time. Good luck

redoldsman · October 8th, 2009, 03:18 PM

It does not unplug. Each of the 4-5 wires on the switch are individually connected with a terminal lug. These babies were built back in those days. Just be sure you get all the terminals back on correctly and be sure and disconnect the battery before you start removing the switch.

hialeah56 · October 11th, 2009, 12:02 PM

look in the fusick catalog they have all the keys with cylinders and key blanks if you choose the locksmith route
btw how about some pictures of the 55

ekamm · October 12th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Ok here she is.It obviously needs a lot of love and $$$$

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Tedd Thompson · October 13th, 2009, 09:15 PM

The easy way is to take the glove box door off and take it to a lock shop. They can make a key by hand without removing it from the door. This is the same key as the one in the dash . Been there done that.......Tedd

ekamm · October 14th, 2009, 06:00 AM

sounds like a great idea!

Olds64 · October 14th, 2009, 06:57 AM

What is that ugly midget doing standing in your car?

ekamm · October 14th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Came that way some sort of voodoo doll great for Halloween.

hialeah56 · October 15th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekamm

Ok here she is.It obviously needs a lot of love and $$$$

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just about how I got mine, great start

October 8th, 2009, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	just got a '55 88 Just got an '55 88 for$500 All there except for the carb 4bbl manifold. Found another roch 4bbl at salvage yard ,No # tag not sure if it will work or not. Looks the same basically as pics I've seen of the correct one. If not anyone where to get a core or rebuilt for it #7007000?

October 8th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	Its in the dash and not hard to get out. First thing to do is buy yourself an Oldsmobile shop manual for your car. This helps alot when you are working on it. You can find them on e-bay most of the time. Good luck __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

October 8th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
redoldsman Proud Viet Nam Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 480	It does not unplug. Each of the 4-5 wires on the switch are individually connected with a terminal lug. These babies were built back in those days. Just be sure you get all the terminals back on correctly and be sure and disconnect the battery before you start removing the switch. __________________ redoldsman

October 11th, 2009, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
hialeah56 1956 holiday coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hialeah, fl Posts: 96	look in the fusick catalog they have all the keys with cylinders and key blanks if you choose the locksmith route btw how about some pictures of the 55 __________________ fng *my two favorite web sites* http://www.fusick.com/catalogdownload.htm http://www.usapartssupply.com/textcat.htm Last edited by hialeah56; October 11th, 2009 at 12:04 PM..

October 12th, 2009, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Ok here she is.It obviously needs a lot of love and $$$$ [/IMG][/IMG][/IMG] Last edited by ekamm; October 12th, 2009 at 02:21 PM..

October 8th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Also the PO lost the key! What are my options on getting a new key made or new cylinder or hot wire to get her going at least?

October 8th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
70 cutlass s Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elizabethtown,KY Posts: 240	You can take the cylinder out and take it to a locksmith. They can make you new key shouldn't cost very much. Good luck with car. Keep us updated.

October 8th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	What's required to get cylinder out?

October 8th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
delmontcrusier 67 heavy metal Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 342	is it in the dash like all the old cars or was it upgraded and in the colum.I ask as if it is in the dash many times there is a ring that has to be unsrewed and then unplug it and then you have the igition switch in your hand.Now colums are trickier i have a colum that I have to take to a locks smith as I got it with no key and havn't been able to get the ignition switch out.

October 8th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	I'll check and get back.

October 13th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tedd Thompson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forest Ranch Ca. Posts: 21	lost key The easy way is to take the glove box door off and take it to a lock shop. They can make a key by hand without removing it from the door. This is the same key as the one in the dash . Been there done that.......Tedd __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

October 14th, 2009, 06:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	sounds like a great idea!

October 14th, 2009, 06:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	What is that ugly midget doing standing in your car? __________________ 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

October 14th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
ekamm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Came that way some sort of voodoo doll great for Halloween.

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