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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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1957 olds 88

currently working on a 1957 olds 88. probably gona have a lot of question in the future.
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 06:21 AM
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Looks like a good solid piece to start with.
Old Jan 24, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Looks like fun. I will watch. And welcome to the forum!
Old Jan 24, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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Welcome to CO from the left coast

I see the fun has already started from the looks of the frame. Any questions just ask. Several of us guys from the 50's on the site
Old Jan 24, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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some pictures of this week end s workdone

inner structure and lower panel below core support painted.


Thanks for the comments and looking forward to having some knowledgable Oldsmobile people to ask questions. i Got a 371 j2 engine to put together. short block is built just got to install heads and intake and exhaust. never done an over head valve motor
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 06:47 AM
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Nice project!! Love these '50's Olds....
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 07:14 AM
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Hey "Beetle" Bailey, looks like you got a great rig to start with, I got a 2 dr. post 57' that's kinda of a resto-mod!!! LOL Tough to find parts, had to pick up a parts car to get bumpers!! Good luck with your's, keep the pictures coming.
Old Feb 14, 2015 | 05:46 PM
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some inner pieces puton and painted the dash

some new pictures
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Lookin good,nice blue color
Old Mar 22, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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Looks very nice.
Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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1957 olds restoration

well getting there got the whole car painted. some trim on sides and dash almost in
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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looks amazing!
Old Sep 22, 2015 | 04:03 PM
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I just finished disassembly of my '57 2 door hardtop, & have some trade materials. I have some extra rear small windows & trim. I'm looking for right rear quarter panel trim.???
Old Apr 26, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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Six months ain't THAT old of a thread to respond to...

Hey Lee, I like your progress. I am down in Rogersville. Did you get it completed?

Steve
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