my craigslist find.
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my craigslist find.
I feel like the happiest guy on the planet right now.
Found this on craigslist last week and picked it up yesterday.
1956 Oldsmobile Holiday Sedan:
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On the way home:
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Rocket in the sky:
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Old(s) and New:
Need a bigger garage now:
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Happiest guy on the planet:
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Now I'll hang around here even more, so I can make it my own!
BTW: does anybody know where I can buy fender skirts for it?
Martin
Found this on craigslist last week and picked it up yesterday.
1956 Oldsmobile Holiday Sedan:
IMG_1061.jpg
On the way home:
IMG_1109.jpg
Rocket in the sky:
IMG_1123.jpg
Old(s) and New:
Need a bigger garage now:
IMG_1171.jpg
Happiest guy on the planet:
IMG_1144.jpg
Now I'll hang around here even more, so I can make it my own!
BTW: does anybody know where I can buy fender skirts for it?
Martin
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maybe they just need some time to load on your computer. they are somewhat big.
Thanks again everybody!
I'll look into the fender skirts.
If someone wants to sell his, don't hesitate to let me know!
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Thanks guys!
Here are a few more pics:
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Still looking for fender skirts...
Got my plates the other day. Plan is to get inspection tomorrow and start enjoying this beauty!
Here are a few more pics:
IMG_1176.jpg
IMG_1161.jpg
IMG_1180.jpg
IMG_1101.jpg
Still looking for fender skirts...
Got my plates the other day. Plan is to get inspection tomorrow and start enjoying this beauty!
Last edited by fuxl; Mar 2, 2012 at 06:00 AM.
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Super ride, you did really good. Have you seen a 56 with skirts? Myself I think they look better without them. I have them on my 55 but the look is quit different on a 56 kinda changes the flow of the body lines I think but it's your ride and your mileage may differ. Have fun with your new ride....Tedd
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Everyone should have fender skirts at least once in their life. After digging through the dirt and crap that builds up on the back side and cleaning out the latches so you can put them back on a few times, the novelty wears off and the urge goes away permanently.
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I like the looks of the skirts. I know what you're saying though. The fender looks wider with them on there.
But I hope I don't have to lower the car when I use the skirts. Thinking it makes it look lower...
But I hope I don't have to lower the car when I use the skirts. Thinking it makes it look lower...
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You might try 225/60/15 tires, they drop my car down enough that speed bumps are a concern yet the ride is not effected.I like them much better than the bias ply and always change them out on long trips......Tedd
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I got new Firestone White Walls put on today.
'Cause the previous owner used the **** out of the old ones.
Just like the looks of wide white bias plus on it!
Plan is to make it a reliable daily. That's first priority.
All the dress up parts come later, but I'm already looking forward to that.
THinking about a metal flaked roof. not sure what color yet.
'Cause the previous owner used the **** out of the old ones.
Just like the looks of wide white bias plus on it!
Plan is to make it a reliable daily. That's first priority.
All the dress up parts come later, but I'm already looking forward to that.
THinking about a metal flaked roof. not sure what color yet.
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