BEAR

so im new to this forum its alot like the hamb i like it alot so far anyone on here got a 56 like mine? its a 4door hard top holiday 88 .. im also looking for some stock anyone got some?
-BEAR!

cutlassgal

Welcome aboard!!! Got any pics????

OLD SKL 69

Welcome Bear. There are some guys on here with 50's Olds so I am sure you'll be hearing from someone soon. Everyone here likes pictures so post 'em when you can.

BEAR

i want to get some stock rims for it so i can put white walls

Tedd Thompson

Yea, I love the 50's era cars.Mine is a stock 55 conv. Have you done anything to the engine? Welcome aboard, the place is full of boats....Tedd

redoldsman

Welcome. How long have you had your car and what are your plans for it?

Tedd Thompson

Bear, looking again at your engine it looks like you have all the stock accessries , but the valve covers look to be off a 394. did you hide a 394 in place of your 324?....Tedd

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard Bear,

BEAR?

Holy Smokes? Did someone say bear?

Oldsguy

Welcome to CO Bear. I like the satin black and the bamboo mat interior, cool! I visit HAMB as well, bet your '56 is accepted well over there also.

cutlassgal

What a cool old Olds!!! Very nice! Thanks for the pics!

Jamesbo..... stop it! You are funny!!!

joe_padavano

Welcome. I spend a lot of time in Lompoc in the 1990s supporting launches at VAFB. Your Olds is one of the best looking four doors GM ever made, in my opinion.

big mean

I agree, it barely looks like a more door!!!! They did a great job hiding those rear doors!

BEAR

what would be the bolt pattern for this car?

OLD SKL 69

Looks like a nice ride, thanks for posting the pictures.

56oldsnub

hey Bear...nice Car...I've got a 56 Ninety Eight 4dr Sedan.....love what you've done with the interior

BEAR

i just got this car on the 2nd of jan the guy befor me did all the work to it i traded him my 1960 ford f 100 for it .. i think it was a good trade this is going to be my everyday car as soon as i get my tax's are here im going to get the sets done and carpet and get rid of the rims get stock rims and white walls and lower it .

wolfman98

Welcome to CO. So the guy you bought the car from did the interior? I would not feel to bad about changing the bamboo and going back to something more original, any plans for it or do you like the way it is? Sounds like a good trade but I don't know what condition your 60 ford truck was in.

citcapp

Hey Bear, Nice 4 door hardtop. An overlooked body style. Glad to have you aboard. As you can tell I like the early Olds

Tedd Thompson

I droped my 55 about an inch and a half by going to 60 series tires.Lot easier and no problem putting it back to stock . But then again I don't know if wide whites are available in 60 series. I personally like black walls on 50 era cars but to each their own.I do like your ride the way it is though.....Tedd

Col Wickham

G'day Bear. I'm with the Wolfman here, but then again I like Original. I have never seen a rattan / bamboo / or whatever it is interior in my life. A couple of potted palms and a beer cooler in the back plus replace the rear seat with a hammock and you got yourself a holiday resort on wheels.
I think your idea or original rims & whitewalls is a great idea. Its a tough looking old car.Welcome to the forum mate.

BEAR

thanks guys i think im going to stay with the bamboo its original in its own way you know.

Col Wickham

That's for sure. Just don't go smokin' in the car Bear,... one flash & you're ash!

cutlassgal

Colonel..... I love your new and improved avatar!!!!!! Did all go well with the transaction and now she's yours????? Details, please! LOL!!

Col Wickham

I was trying to put a picture of a sad, lonely looking guy walking along in my avatar but the ones on google images wouldn't stick. Thats how I feel without a car in the shed. Money left Oz yesterday and it should be mine on Monday. Exchange rate is fantastic at the moment. Up 30% on where it was a few months ago and 13cents in the dollar better than August when I bought the 67 convertible.
I've tried getting some pics on but they're all way bigger than the size we can upload. I'll get sonny boy to help me with that.

jaymann

that seems like a pretty good score! I've recently picked up a 56 super 88 4dr post.
Those aluminum slot rims are bad luck for me. Every car I've had that had those ended up in the wreckers!
I believe the bolt pattern for these cars are 5x5.
I kinda like the bamboo...you've got to get a hula doll for the dash

BEAR

i got to take the car for a nice drive today for the first time it needs some work but its a nice car

hialeah56

hey the car looks good, it's definitely going to look good lowered with the wide white walls. BTW, I saw you posted that you were looking for new taillights and turn signals. These people sell then plus other parts for our year
http://www.fusick.com/
go to download catalog and check out their 520 catalog all the way at the bottom of the page

BEAR

i have seen there stuff its alot of good stuff but its alot of money for there stuff and im broke

hialeah56

me too, but slowly but surely it starts coming together. I just buy a few things at a time and don't go crazy, wish I could though