I have had this car for just over a year and have done nothing except get tires that hold air. I just got a portable Garage (tent) last week and hope to get the car inside soon. I have 5 other Oldsmobile's to feed and care for so this project has to wait for funds.

I took a few "before" pictures this morning. The car sat for more than 26 years. The elderly gentleman I bought it from intended to restore it but let it go due to failing health. I also got a 1954 4 door in the package deal. Let's just leave it at " I paid Too much for what I got" but at the time I wanted it real bad.

Raccoons and other rodents have been living in it for years and it smells really bad. I plan on power washing the interior before I garage it and start working on it. I have never done body work or welding before so we will see how far I can get w/o help. I will try to post pic's as I go.

 

I am pretty sure the passenger side front fender came off of a 1955 4 door 88. The "88" emblem is round and the driver side is two separate 8's ( 8 8 )

I own mostly G body cars so this is new to me and will probably have many questions. Please bear with me. Oh, the deal also included a 1955 88 4 dr. It was cannibalized real hard and very rusty. I thought it might yield a part or two, although I am not sure if any parts will interchange.

 

That's a nice style. The surface rust is a challenge but there are ways (none too fast) to address it.

Good luck!

 

I have front bumper and grill also. It was re-chromed but very poor quality. This is probably not going to be a show car so it will have to do.

Previous owner painted interior turquoise and white, it all peeling off. All of the bumper and body bolts were in a tin can just ahead of the radiator support , exposed to weather, and rusted to a massive pile of @#$%

 

Thanks Delmont 88 PA for the info. I will save it for when I get to that. I have not learned to PM yet

 

You're welcome and I feel your pain--changed my profile picture (it's different on my profile) and it didn't change for public viewing. What would life be without challenges....

 

Hi, just curious... what did you pay for this car?

 

Power wash the interior eh? Well sounds like a solution, do you plan on replacing the upholstery then? Good luck and nice find.

 

Your VIN (557XXXX) indicates a "Plain" 88 which is what the two separate 8's on the left fender indicate - the round on the passenger side is from a "Super" 88 - which would have had a 4 barrel carb in lieu of the 2 barrel yours has.


These are fun cars but can be a little frustrating to find parts for - all need the same parts and they mostly fit '55 only and are scarce to find in good condition.


Best of luck and keep us posted.

 

Science guy great find. I have a 55 super 88 (sedan) and some parts off of a parts car that my father and I cannibalized many moons ago. Let me know what you need....I may have it.....Good Luck