My new to me 1953 98
July 26th, 2015, 06:38 PM
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My new to me 1953 98
Here is my new to me 1953 Oldsmobile 98 four door sedan. I just love these old cars.
My buddy giving her the once over ...
Goodies in the trunk ...
Interior redone ... not sure about the materials used though ...
Needs some detailing under the hood for sure ...
Got home in rainy conditions ...
Looks good in my driveway
I am looking forward to attending the local show and shines with this car. She's a nice old car!
My buddy giving her the once over ...
Goodies in the trunk ...
Interior redone ... not sure about the materials used though ...
Needs some detailing under the hood for sure ...
Got home in rainy conditions ...
Looks good in my driveway
I am looking forward to attending the local show and shines with this car. She's a nice old car!
July 26th, 2015, 06:57 PM
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Nice looking 53 you should do well at the shows, everyone's grandpa had a early Old's and they love to tell you about it.
Does that gold motor mean that it is a 371 or did someone paint it the wrong color, Just curious....Tedd
Does that gold motor mean that it is a 371 or did someone paint it the wrong color, Just curious....Tedd
July 27th, 2015, 07:39 AM
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I took some pics of the engine. I don't really know what I am looking for ... as far as identifying the engine.
Firing order stamped on the intake ...
Passenger side bank ...
Driver's side bank ...
Any help you guys could give ... and/or directives on what to look for ... is greatly appreciated! I want to try to positively identify this engine.
Firing order stamped on the intake ...
Passenger side bank ...
Driver's side bank ...
Any help you guys could give ... and/or directives on what to look for ... is greatly appreciated! I want to try to positively identify this engine.
July 27th, 2015, 09:05 AM
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Congrats! It looks very straight.
I had the same car in high school, but emerald green metallic with a white top. It's long gone. Rust, and then a ruined engine block did it in in about 1980. I loved that car. I even had the same wheels on mine.
I've never seen a '53 Ninety Eight without power steering. The engine looks original, except for the spray bomb gold, and the fuel filter is an add on.
I had the same car in high school, but emerald green metallic with a white top. It's long gone. Rust, and then a ruined engine block did it in in about 1980. I loved that car. I even had the same wheels on mine.
I've never seen a '53 Ninety Eight without power steering. The engine looks original, except for the spray bomb gold, and the fuel filter is an add on.
July 27th, 2015, 01:18 PM
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Yep it has 53 stamped heads ( #3), the rest looks original to the year. What is going on with the batwing air cleaner ? It appears the top half is riding higher than normal. Has a paper filter been been added inside instead of the oiled screen?... Tedd
Last edited by Tedd Thompson; July 27th, 2015 at 01:24 PM.
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