1954 Olds 2dr Hardtop (Restomod Project)
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1954 Olds 2dr Hardtop (Restomod Project)
Well I deal was made tonight on this car. It will take a while to get started on it but this one is gonna make my 66 look like junk.
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Congratulations on the find, Richard! Know that with your outstanding talent, that is going to end up being a fantastic automobile! better than the one you sold two years ago? Hard to believe, but bet it will be!
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Short term clean it up , get it running, drop it , add big in little chrome 15" wheels and white walls and drive it.
Long term complete restoration of the body leaving most or all of the trim. Mild custom treatments outside stock type two tone above the 1/4 moulding. Bigger custom wheels, big brakes, custom suspension. I know what I want to do powertrain wise but I'll save that for a later time after I look a little more in to the feasability of what I want to do.
it will be I'm stoked
We will see. I spouted off now I guess I have to make good on my words.
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Brian
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Richard,
How about a DX Olds diesel with a turbo, or a Duramax diesel ?
Maybe an IH power-stroke, I don't know about that one.
That would be way different.
Gene
How about a DX Olds diesel with a turbo, or a Duramax diesel ?
Maybe an IH power-stroke, I don't know about that one.
That would be way different.
Gene
Last edited by 64Rocket; January 29th, 2013 at 04:12 PM.
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Love your work and everyone knows my enthusiasm over 50's era cars, but what turned you on to a 54?, seems most people are either muscle car guys/ girls or they are classic car people few I know are both, inquiring minds want to know......Tedd
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I just happen to know where a Hilborn injector setup is hiding for a 394, my ex brother in law had it on a dirt track car back in the 60's. I was sorta keeping it a secrete till I needed it but if you are interested I would ask if he wanted to sell it.....Tedd
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Thanks but I am going to have to recover from the purchase before I start sinking money in to parts.
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So a little bit of 54' news....
I wanted to see my vison on paper long before I start work on the project. That way I can change things around to make it perfect before the final product is completed. There are a lot of professional artists out there but the one whos work I like the best is Ben Hermance. Click on the link and check out some examples of his work. So last night as a first step I contacted Ben to see how much I need to start saving up. It must be fate because turns last year he was commissioned to do a 54 Olds for someone else and they never followed through. He made me an offer I could not refuse to take over the work and make the changes I want for my ideas. I am very excited to be able to work with Ben on this project.
I wanted to see my vison on paper long before I start work on the project. That way I can change things around to make it perfect before the final product is completed. There are a lot of professional artists out there but the one whos work I like the best is Ben Hermance. Click on the link and check out some examples of his work. So last night as a first step I contacted Ben to see how much I need to start saving up. It must be fate because turns last year he was commissioned to do a 54 Olds for someone else and they never followed through. He made me an offer I could not refuse to take over the work and make the changes I want for my ideas. I am very excited to be able to work with Ben on this project.
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Just an Olds Guy
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His renderings are incredibly lifelike. He must be a Photoshop guru. Love to see what he comes up with for your project Richard. Did you pick a color combo yet?
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Richard,
Congrats on welcoming the newest member of your family!! It looks like most of it is there and it sure looks nice and solid. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Oh...and I hope your face is feeling better as I imagine it's a little sore from walking around with a big smile on it.
Brian
Congrats on welcoming the newest member of your family!! It looks like most of it is there and it sure looks nice and solid. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Oh...and I hope your face is feeling better as I imagine it's a little sore from walking around with a big smile on it.
Brian
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We did our '54 as a reasonably original restoration, but as we were working on it, I kept envisioning a restomod. I'll be watching to see what you do with yours. Love the car! Good luck with the project!
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Richard,
Congrats on welcoming the newest member of your family!! It looks like most of it is there and it sure looks nice and solid. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Oh...and I hope your face is feeling better as I imagine it's a little sore from walking around with a big smile on it.
Brian
Congrats on welcoming the newest member of your family!! It looks like most of it is there and it sure looks nice and solid. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Oh...and I hope your face is feeling better as I imagine it's a little sore from walking around with a big smile on it.
Brian
Very solid and straight
You are on the right track with my plans
HAHA don't hate
Thanks man. Since you know so much about these I may pick your brain from time to time.
#37
Congrats Richard on your new baby. I love your way of thinking. My vote would be for the 394. It seems like parts are a little easier to find and I am really impressed with the power in my '64 Dynamic with the 2 BBL. I picked up a spare engine and slim Jim trans for $45 on Fleabay. Good luck with your sale and thanks for sharing your build with us.
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Congrats Richard on your new baby. I love your way of thinking. My vote would be for the 394. It seems like parts are a little easier to find and I am really impressed with the power in my '64 Dynamic with the 2 BBL. I picked up a spare engine and slim Jim trans for $45 on Fleabay. Good luck with your sale and thanks for sharing your build with us.
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