54-56 owners unite!
#162
My 55 has the holes in the X-member already. I thought they were original. One was rotted away pretty badly and took some rebuilding. I'm thinking of junking the Bendix Treadlevac power booster and going disc brakes on the front. That would open everything up for the dual exhaust.
#163
My 55 has the holes in the X-member already. I thought they were original. One was rotted away pretty badly and took some rebuilding. I'm thinking of junking the Bendix Treadlevac power booster and going disc brakes on the front. That would open everything up for the dual exhaust.
Last edited by Tedd Thompson; July 14th, 2014 at 12:14 PM.
#164
Did anyone catch what JOZW30 did with his brakes in this non-oldsmobile powered thread: https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ls2-build.html ?
I almost like this better than what Olds Dad did. I'm not sure which is easier though...
I almost like this better than what Olds Dad did. I'm not sure which is easier though...
#166
Just rescued a 1956 Olds Super 88 2 dr sedan that was in a recycling yard to be crushed. I took it home changed the points and it runs perfect no smoke and no knocks. All lights work and even the horn. I paid $1300 for it but I think it's worth it.
#167
Well done - drivetrain alone is worth that! Welcome
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#175
Is $1,300 considered the scrap value?
Nice save. and a nice car!
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#184
Body Count
Hey, folks! If I counted correctly, we now have the following following!
1954 - 10
1955 - 42
1956 - 30
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Keep preserving our 54-56 Oldsmobiles and be sure to post pics if you haven't already done so!
1954 - 10
1955 - 42
1956 - 30
A good many of you are also part of the 54-56 group on Facebook. We have a lot of fun and exchange many helpful hints over there while also promoting ClassicOldsmobile.com. If you're the Facebook type, please join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/54to56Olds/
Keep preserving our 54-56 Oldsmobiles and be sure to post pics if you haven't already done so!
#190
!955 Super 88
IMG_0338.jpgI am new to the Forum, just got mine in October. Had been in the same family all it's life. Original owner worked at the plant in Georgia and bought it there, the second generation put in a 1976 Cutlass 455 engine & tranny. Third generation was not a car guy and needed the money. I paid $6500 not sure it was really a great deal because I have put $3500 into it already. I have no intentions to completely restore it, just trying to make it a safe driving survivor.
Last edited by blento; January 13th, 2015 at 09:16 AM. Reason: Add picture
#194
There's one for a '55 on EBay selling Guards, Center bar between Guards,and main bumper separate,but all items look good.Check to see if they will fit '56. Big Jim's in Texas will have skirts new. Larry
Last edited by Rocketowner; January 28th, 2015 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Add info
#196
Trax5688. I believe all '56 olds skirts will work . The '55 4door hardtop "88" ,and all '55 "98 skirts with the exception of the"98" 4 Door sedan will work.Some new skirts are fiberglass which are not as sturdy as metal ones. Larry
Last edited by Rocketowner; January 28th, 2015 at 06:22 PM. Reason: Correction
#197
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I'll join the list. my daily car for the last 5 years. and not planning on changing that.
I'll join the list. my daily car for the last 5 years. and not planning on changing that.