54-56 owners unite!
October 5th, 2013, 06:55 PM
#84
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My favorite part of having a 55 Olds is parking it next to a modern luxury car like a Lexus or Mercedes. People who walk by don't even see the new cars; just the old classic. A lot of people don't know what make the car is, but they know they like it. My father didn't drive a "jelly bean", either.
October 5th, 2013, 07:58 PM
#85
My favorite part of having a 55 Olds is parking it next to a modern luxury car like a Lexus or Mercedes. People who walk by don't even see the new cars; just the old classic. A lot of people don't know what make the car is, but they know they like it. My father didn't drive a "jelly bean", either.
October 5th, 2013, 09:09 PM
#86
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Location: Charlotte, NC
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True! I took my daughter to school in my mustang a few weeks ago. Another dad was a few cars ahead of me in his Ferrari...a class full of kids got together and did a 1...2..3...NICE CAR! To me. I don't think they noticed the Ferrari
The classics are universally loved, and everyone who stops me talks my ear off
:-)
The classics are universally loved, and everyone who stops me talks my ear off
:-)
October 9th, 2013, 08:57 AM
#88
74 2.8L Capri
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Napa, CA
Posts: 358
Kids have grown up a bit since the picture.
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October 9th, 2013, 09:19 AM
#89
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thank you! S41-60 is the same as mine. I have "Trim numer 378".
So we both have S41 (panama blue) and 60 (polar white)
Question 1: is your panama blue original or has it been repainted? Does it have any flake at all in it?
Question 2: Do you have any idea what the color codes are for the interior? When you look at the interior blue, does it match perfectly with the S41 panama blue? or is it different?
If you can see by my interior, it is all so faded i cannot tell what colors things are and what they are supposed to be. Finding that specific info on this rare car is difficult
So we both have S41 (panama blue) and 60 (polar white)
Question 1: is your panama blue original or has it been repainted? Does it have any flake at all in it?
Question 2: Do you have any idea what the color codes are for the interior? When you look at the interior blue, does it match perfectly with the S41 panama blue? or is it different?
If you can see by my interior, it is all so faded i cannot tell what colors things are and what they are supposed to be. Finding that specific info on this rare car is difficult
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October 9th, 2013, 10:48 PM
#91
74 2.8L Capri
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Napa, CA
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thank you! S41-60 is the same as mine. I have "Trim numer 378".
So we both have S41 (panama blue) and 60 (polar white)
Question 1: is your panama blue original or has it been repainted? Does it have any flake at all in it?
Question 2: Do you have any idea what the color codes are for the interior? When you look at the interior blue, does it match perfectly with the S41 panama blue? or is it different?
If you can see by my interior, it is all so faded i cannot tell what colors things are and what they are supposed to be. Finding that specific info on this rare car is difficult
So we both have S41 (panama blue) and 60 (polar white)
Question 1: is your panama blue original or has it been repainted? Does it have any flake at all in it?
Question 2: Do you have any idea what the color codes are for the interior? When you look at the interior blue, does it match perfectly with the S41 panama blue? or is it different?
If you can see by my interior, it is all so faded i cannot tell what colors things are and what they are supposed to be. Finding that specific info on this rare car is difficult
I do have details on the interior colors, but not at the house. Up in the garage. I can get to it in the morning.
In the mean time,
1. Panama Blue, it is original, never been painted, I hope to change that, it's getting pretty thin. No flake at all. However, some of the interior window frame pieces seemed to have a darker blue, with some flake.
2. The interior blue is different, it doesn't match. I do have the codes, but again up in the garage.
I'm currently trying to match the color of the kick panels and rear cardboard deck and speaker grill to paint. I have new kick panels, and the rear deck is in good shape, just no color left after 60 years of sun. I have a very good part of the old kick panels with original color.
If you want we can start another thread for your interior.
October 10th, 2013, 04:20 AM
#92
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I'm currently trying to match the color of the kick panels and rear cardboard deck and speaker grill to paint. I have new kick panels, and the rear deck is in good shape, just no color left after 60 years of sun. I have a very good part of the old kick panels with original color.
You don't have to dig through your attic just for me for the paint codes. I am going to redo my interior and based upon what you said, i won't worry about matching it exactly to the exterior paint.
I have a build thread in the "Projects" section where we can talk paint codes, like you said
October 16th, 2013, 06:40 PM
#93
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If You're Trying To Match The Material On The Super 88 , You Might Be Interested In Looking On SMS Original Materials Website. If I am Correct , Your's Is the 55-2059 Material Listed On Their Site. They're Located In Canby,Oregon. and You Can Order Samples. Larry
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December 1st, 2013, 11:10 PM
#97
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56 98
Can I add mine to this thread? I have just posted my intro & have a couple of 56 98's to add to the list.
A 98 Holiday sport coupe, pretty much finished other than re chroming front bumper and a Starfire convert long term project that I am slowly working through (this is a basket case but the only 1 in New Zealand, the sport coupe is 1 of 2).
A 98 Holiday sport coupe, pretty much finished other than re chroming front bumper and a Starfire convert long term project that I am slowly working through (this is a basket case but the only 1 in New Zealand, the sport coupe is 1 of 2).
December 2nd, 2013, 08:40 AM
#98
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Kiwi,
Beautiful 98 Holiday. My first Olds was an 1955 88 Holiday the same color. (Still my favorite color. I had a 55 Chevy the same color. One of my friends said the only reason I bought the Olds was I already had paint to match it.)
There is something I find particularly appealing about the big box Olds, but my dream Olds is still a 1962 Starfire convertible. I can't afford one, but if anybody who has one wants to leave it to an appreciable in their will, I'm in Missouri.
Good luck with your new restoration. Looks like it is in good hands.
Beautiful 98 Holiday. My first Olds was an 1955 88 Holiday the same color. (Still my favorite color. I had a 55 Chevy the same color. One of my friends said the only reason I bought the Olds was I already had paint to match it.)
There is something I find particularly appealing about the big box Olds, but my dream Olds is still a 1962 Starfire convertible. I can't afford one, but if anybody who has one wants to leave it to an appreciable in their will, I'm in Missouri.
Good luck with your new restoration. Looks like it is in good hands.
December 14th, 2013, 02:51 PM
#99
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January 3rd, 2014, 07:08 PM
#101
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Location: mayfield, ky.
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56 olds owner.........
I wanted to add my name to the list and my 56 olds 88 rat rod, happy holidays to all my olds bretherin. i wanted to add that i am looking for a windshield for my 56, dont have to be great, just not broken, thanx.
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January 3rd, 2014, 10:29 PM
#102
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kartman24 Here's hoping you can keep your 56 for a long time, give it some TLC. These old cars are wonderful drivers if the suspensions are in good shape. I bought my first 55 Olds in 1966. Wish I had never gotten rid of it. I finally have my second one and hope I can make it as good as the first. Don't think I'll be getting rid of this one. Hope you have a good new year.
January 4th, 2014, 09:03 AM
#104
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Location: Rowlett, TX
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Welcome Kartman. I have a windshield that came out of my 54 convertible. It has one small rock peck on the drivers side. I saved it hoping somebody could use it. You can check but I don't think it will fit the 2 door sedan. If it does, I will let you have it for the time and expense it cost me to crate it. If you find it will fit, I can take a couple pictures and send. I think we would be looking at something less than $100.
January 20th, 2014, 04:58 PM
#107
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I finished installing my rebuilt treadle vac yesterday. I had the car out in the drive today dusting it off and going over it with some Quick Detailer and some Formula 303 on the interior. The drive is on the front of the house. When I went back out there was a guy probably older than me (I am 67) on his bicycle with all his riding gear taking pictures of my car. He said he had a hardtop the same color back in the day. He said it was one of his 2 favorite cars. He had had a lot of cars including a Hemi GTX. I actually took the car out for a short drive with the top down. Brakes are working good.
January 26th, 2014, 06:55 AM
#108
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Hopefully my pics uploaded.....but here mine don't know allot about these cars but I'm gonna learn.....56 4Dr 88 no motor bare shell ....and of course it didn't upload my pics lol
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January 26th, 2014, 11:39 AM
#109
welcome
good to see another 56 4dr...course i cant actually see it try again to load some pics...i too have 4door and have started from nothing and now its starting to look good...course it still doesnt drive yet but next year...have fun and enjoy the journey...and if you have any questions just ask i probibly have been there did that
try again to load some pics...i too have 4door and have started from nothing and now its starting to look good...course it still doesnt drive yet but next year...have fun and enjoy the journey...and if you have any questions just ask i probibly have been there did that
February 18th, 2014, 12:30 PM
#111
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Location: Lorain, Ohio
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I have 2 55' olds sedans, One is my cruiser 350 olds powered 200-4r trans on air bags! The other is going to be a 60's style straight axle gasser with 455 olds power 4 speed muncie tearing up the roads!!
February 18th, 2014, 02:23 PM
#113
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1955 88 2 door sedan, in the process of having brakes completely rebuilt to get through the registration process here (Australia).
I'm currently getting ready to sell my other Aussie built car (1977 Ford) in order to make space for the Olds - given my somewhat limited garaging facilities!
Bye from Aus.
I'm currently getting ready to sell my other Aussie built car (1977 Ford) in order to make space for the Olds - given my somewhat limited garaging facilities!
Bye from Aus.
February 18th, 2014, 05:56 PM
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February 19th, 2014, 01:19 PM
#117
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Who wants R E A L -- G M ----
I have one last set of HL26 G M in the G M boxes -- not even aftermarket boxes -- but in the ORIGINAL G M boxes --- exactly 16....
they fit the 1949 - 1956 OLDS 303 and 324 motors -- all -- only --
I also have 1 N.O.S. Cam Bearing Set for the 1956 Olds 324 -- all -- only --
the Cam Bearings were different for 1956.....
Want a "winter special" -- call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935.. New York
they fit the 1949 - 1956 OLDS 303 and 324 motors -- all -- only --
I also have 1 N.O.S. Cam Bearing Set for the 1956 Olds 324 -- all -- only --
the Cam Bearings were different for 1956.....
Want a "winter special" -- call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935.. New York
February 19th, 2014, 05:47 PM
#119
February 25th, 2014, 10:02 AM
#120
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'56 Super 88 Holiday. Mostly original with 33k on the clock. Been in the family since the late 80's. My Grandpa had it repainted in '90 and never put the trim back on. Its pretty much sat most its life.
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