i am not sure yet what i am going to use but the original stuff that came off
was a cloth type of material
i know from my corvette the material used is a plastic type and shaped with
a ridge on both side's

John search on spring liner or leaf spring liner something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/1926-1957-Po...ht_2290wt_1163

i am not sure what size (wide) the olds leafs are 2'' or 2.1/4 i guess

 

Wow thats nice.

 

Amazing work!

Did you fabricate those patch panels???
I can't imagine panels being available for that car. Very impressive. Obviously a labor of love.

 

yes i made all those myself lot of work but fun to do

 

painted all the tiny bars
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also disassembled the third member and sandblasted the housing
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date code October 25 1958
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the wheel covers are ready
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............ready for these .......... someday well i can put them so long
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got some more work done on the front end new balljoints etc.
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Those wheels are too pretty to put hub caps on.

 

well got some more done today assembled the front springs
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also did some work on the rear leaf springs but forgot to take picture's of that
to be continued..........

 

well i got the leaf springs assembled back together and got them on the frame
and got the diff housing in place too
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also put on new brake hoses in the front
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and put on the splash shield in front of the E brake assembly
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started with making new brake lines
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What kind of Steel Lines are you installing. Does the steel have a copper coating or is it just the color in the photographs that gives the appearance of Copper?

 

the lines are copper-nickel

 

Is that legal for all the hydraulic pressure that is created in the Netherlands because I know it wouldn't be legal for that application here! I'm just asking....
Cliff

 

Hi cliff its not a regular copper line its made for use as brake line
Its a 90% copper 10%nickel alloy
And has the same strenght as regular steel lines but has more benifits than steel Its also known as cunifer brake line

And is legal (even in the usa) to use as brake lines. See http://www.copper.org/applications/a...ive/brake.html for more info

Regards Sander,

 

All I can say is ..... WOW !! Great Work !!

 

just made the rear brake lines tonight
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I'm glad I made this comment to you as you've been able to enlighten me to innovative ideas in overhauling the Braking Systems and bringing these older cars up to date.

 

put the brake shoes , drums ,wheels and spinners on at the front.
now waiting for the diff. bearing kit to arrive so the rear wheel can go on too

but have lots of things to do in the mean time, next task: steering box rebuilt
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Continues to look great Sander. And I continue to drool at the beautiful workspace you have! Would your uncle like to adopt an American?

What did you paint your frame with? I used POR 15 gloss on mine as well as on the springs. I did use the plastic spring liner you posted about. Thanks! I'm also putting anti-sieze on all the nuts and bolts so the next guy has an easier time!

I noticed you are using new bearings on the differential - were your's shot or are you just starting fresh? Mine all seem to be good except the center drive shaft support bearing. Just curious.

Keep it up,
John

 

Hi John i think we can work something to adopt you, but your 59 coupe must be part of the deal

on the chassis paint i have used RustOleum semi gloss black
good stuff too

the diff bearings where not realy bad but i figured to do it while i am there
and it made easier to sand blast the housing .
i am now waiting for the bearing set to arrive so i can continue with it
and get it on its rear wheels, and then get the engine installed.

well.... step by step

 

started the rebuild of the steering box last weekend
and i have 2 units so i picked one of the 2 (they looked the same and in the same condition) started to tear it down cleaning all internal parts etc etc......

and at the point i wanted to start install the rebuilt kit i noticed the unit i picked was slightly different than the schematic told me ???

then i started to look at the unit numbers and found out what i had

mid size application
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full size application ( correct 59 unit)
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so i needed to start all over again with the correct Unit

only wierd thing is the 59 rebuilt set i got from fusick has a piston seal
smalller 3'' one (that will fit the mid size unit) as it should have been a 3.5'' one ??
but the one on it now is still in good shape so i am good to go.

correct one before cleaning
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finaly got the correct steering box rebuild and installed it on the frame
+ the steering links rods in place

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small parts cleaned
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next project is the starter bench tested it and works, but in need of some cleaning and some fresh paint and a new brush set.
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after cleanup
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I'm impressed! But, I must ask a question. What is the fascination in the Nordic area of Europe with big late 50's American cars? It seems that you folks LOVE big GM cars and 59 Olds seem to be a favorite? Am I mistaken?
Don't get me wrong, I love them, too. I have a 59 Olds 98 convertible.
Jim

 

Hi Jim
i have no idea why ? i think its the design that make's them so popular and the V8 engine's . there are quite a few early 50's to late 60's full size
american cars over here.

but for the 59 olds its quite rare for the Netherlands from what i know
i think you can count them all on one hand.
there are more 58's over here what i have seen.

Sweden has the most classic american cars in europe

 

Ok some update i have assembled the starter back together
and put on the engine
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then i figured i couldnt wait to put back on the Engine
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also put on the new pw steering hoses
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Looks really good!

 

got the generator rebuild and installed
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also finished up the powerbrake booster and master cilinder
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Almost looks to nice to cover up with a body. Nice display the way she sits.

You do great work

 

ok its been awhile since my last update, was waiting for some parts
(diff rebuilt kit and exhaust system)

just finished the diff rebuilt installed new bearings and adjusted the gears
of which i forgot to take picture's of ...........

now its back on all 4 wheels. next wil be installing the exhaust
but need to figure out to find or make new hangers and clamps ........

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a while ago i put on the exhaust and the fit on the boddy
then put it in storage for a break

now working on a different project, helping out my uncle on a 55 chevy pickup build and in the meantime i can recover from all the spending so far on the olds

hope to get back on it by winter

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tanks for posting so manny good ditals pictures ,i have 58 98 convertible i norway and i will do the same restauration on mine ,you pictures is inspiration to do jobbs like this . i hope you send more pictures of the grogres,keep gooing from ken norway

 

I need a cold shower and a cigarette now.

 

Great Work! Lot's of tidbits of info I can use. What color is the engine paint? Is it from Bill Hirsch? My 61 2 barrel engine paint looks real close. Also, was 59 the last year for that style of cylinder head? I wish Olds carried over the X frame into 61, their pretty flimsy. My 61 Starfire doors would touch the quarters when I jacked it up. At least my sedan offers a bit more rigidity. Your attention to detail is a great inspiration to us all. Just getting my engine and 4 speed conversion done is a challenge, but I would love to do what your doing. Thanks for sharing!

 

He hasn't posted in a year ... hopefully he's got the email notification on. I really want to know how this turned out.

 

I was considering using the earlier road draft tube, I wonder how it's held in place ?

 

I am Totally in awe of the quality and workmanship, and I too have repainted my caps and feel your pain lol.
Amazing work, love to know how its coming along.

 

A hello from Holland and I am Back !

hauled the olds back into the garage with the intention to finaly get it finished ! without doing other projects in between
last projects where a 55 pickup and a ford Coe Hauler from my uncle

pulled the body from the chassis and got it in the rotiserie again for some
small welding repairs and body mount brackets welded back in place

will take some pics of that and post them tomorrow

also ordered new interior door panels, carpet and fabric at Sms fabric
but man they are slow... i am glad i made the order early and not at the time i eventualy will need them
the waiting is on the the assembled door panels


thanks Sander,

 

Fantastic resto's that you have there, very nice.

 

here some more pics of the repairs i have made
lot of time consuming little things. all rust repair work on the body is done.

 

Very nice work there !!! Will you be drivning this one for shows in Sweden when its done ?

My dad have had 1 98 conv, 1 98 coupe, 1 98 4d sedan and 3 98 Flattops over the years... and a guy I know has one S88 and one 98 convert as well, he also has a wagon....

/ Mike in Sweden, 62 Starfire