Aleš Nerad

Hello . I bought this beautiful car to play with. There is a lot of work on it, but it is my biggest hobby. I will be very happy if you help me with advice. I can't take out the dashboard. Don't you have a picture where the screws are everywhere? Isn't it welded on the side of the window?

ignachuck

Welcome!!! More pictures, please. The 58 was/is affectionally know as a Chromemobile . You have some work to do, obviously. In answer to your specific question, the dashboard/ speedometer cluster should not be welded to anything. Unless someone did that sometime later. anything could have happened in the last 62 years.

Bfg

My Dad bought a Brand New Super 88 exactly like yours, good luck!

Charlie Jones

Unfortunately the '58 dashboard was welded into , and was part of the body shell .




Here's how the rest of the pieces bolt in ;

ignachuck

I was thinking "instrument cluster".

Aleš Nerad

Thank you for the information. I enclose a link to the photos.

https://ales156.rajce.idnes.cz/Oldsmobile_Super_88/

Charlie Jones

There's a lot more information available on a free download here ;
1963 Oldsmobile Parts and Accessories Catalog (Chassis Edition) - ClassicOldsmobile.com
and;
1963 Oldsmobile Parts and Accessories Catalog (Body Edition) - ClassicOldsmobile.com

Aleš Nerad

Today, the body was finally removed from the frame. Unfortunately, it did not work without the use of autogen. I had to cut the screws on the rear bumper. I was still surprised by the left thread on the wheel nuts on the left side.
I'm so glad that my 16-year-old son is helping me with that. I wouldn't be so fast without him. It caught him and he spent the afternoons and evenings with me in the garage.
Now I will make a frame under the body, have it sandblasted and start boiling. In the meantime, I'll start disassembling the engine.

Bfg

Glad to see you are on the right path, what are your plans on the project, restore to original or modify?

Aleš Nerad

So far, I'm not sure which way to go. I'll definitely adjust it a bit. First I have to repair the body and the engine and then they'll see. To give you an idea, I am sending a photo of my previous project.

Charlie Jones

WOW !
Nice work !

Bfg

I would like to see you keep the original White with the Red top. The Red was called Festival Red (code 20) and the White was Alaskan White (code 60). You rarely see 58 Oldsmobile’s.

Olds64

EXCELLENT! I look forward to seeing updates.

Aleš Nerad

The color combination will be preserved, I really like it.I plan some modifications to the chassis and interior.And the exhaust.To my surprise, it's just simple.I'll try to make a dual.

Aleš Nerad

thank you for the positive feedback.

Aleš Nerad

Don't have a picture of the accelerator pedal?I miss the whole thing and I don't know how it holds it attached to the body.Alternatively, a link where to buy.

Charlie Jones

Depending on whether you have a two barrel , four barrel , or three two barrels this is how they were .

Aleš Nerad

I have a four-barrel carburetor. According to your picture, I already know what to order.Thank you

Aleš Nerad

please advise where should i buy body mount kit on my oldsmobile?

Aleš Nerad

Happy New Year to everyone.I am adding a few photos as I proceed with the renovation.Couldn't the history of this car be traced according to the number of guilt?or will any of you remember?It was supposed to be sold about 4-5 years ago in Burlington, NC.

Charlie Jones

Style 58-3639SD = 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Deluxe Holiday sedan

Body L 1048 = 1048th body of that style assembled at Lansing, Michigan

Trim 370 = Seats , charcoal pattern cloth with ivory leather bolsters and silver vinyl accent .
Dashboard , lower Ivory lacquer , upper Charcoal vinyl

Paint 60-20 = lower body , Alaskan White . upper body Festival Red .

Charlie Jones

Here are links to companies that can supply original paint and upholstery fabrics ;
1958 Oldsmobile (autocolorlibrary.com)
1958 Oldsmobile – Tagged "model-Super 88 Holiday Sedan 4-Door Hardtop, trim-370" – SMS Auto Fabrics

Aleš Nerad

Thank you.I will need that in a year :-)

Charlie Jones

Better order that upholstery fabric from SMS now .
It may take a year to get your order .

Aleš Nerad

Little progress

no1oldsfan

Cool car. It will be beautiful done. 58's aren't everyone's cup of tea but I like them.

Charlie Jones thanks for all your input always. Super cool how you are always willing to help. That's awesome. 👍🍻

Killian_Mörder

They're sort of Oldsmobile's version of the Edsel. But, if painted black, the gaudy back end's chrome trim could be best harmonized:

http://www.2040-cars.com/Oldsmobile/...ardtop-431842/

Aleš Nerad

Small progress :-)

Aleš Nerad

ArTrvlr

Great looking sheet metal work, and looks like you have a lot of it to do.

I will be following closely as I am starting on rebuilding a 58 Dynamic 88 2 dr hardtop.

Good luck with your project.

Aleš Nerad

Thank you, it's slow, I have little time. I'm curious about your project. Do you have a photo thread?

ArTrvlr

I have considered starting a build thread but just haven't had the time. I have been taking pictures for reference. I'll let you know when I start posting.