1956 88 parts
#1
1956 88 parts
Hello everyone I'm new to this site, and this is my first Oldsmobile project. I am a novice when it comes to restoring car but its some thing I've wanted to do for long time. So hear I go, I have a 1956 88 olds (base model) and I can't find parts for it, things like molding, fuel tank, steering wheel, and air cleaner. I have been looking for about two week now, its starting to give me headaches.
This year make and model seems to be a rare one. Also I would like to know what size motor I have? I do know it's a V8 and believe its a 324 rocket.
If any one can help me with these few questions it would be awesome.
thanks
Tony
This year make and model seems to be a rare one. Also I would like to know what size motor I have? I do know it's a V8 and believe its a 324 rocket.
If any one can help me with these few questions it would be awesome.
thanks
Tony
#2
First off welcome to Classic olds, and good choice on your first olds. Your best source for parts will probably be ebay and adhuntr which is a craigslist based page that searches nation wide.(http://www.adhuntr.com/) There is also your catalogs like
Fusick http://www.fusick.com/
and
USA Parts Supply http://www.usapartssupply.com/olds.php
good luck with the build
Erit
Fusick http://www.fusick.com/
and
USA Parts Supply http://www.usapartssupply.com/olds.php
good luck with the build
Erit
#4
You don't say what body style yours is, but the base 88 came in four styles, 2- and 4-door Sedans and 2- and 4-door hardtops, called "Holiday Coupe" and "Holiday Sedan." If you wanted a convertible, you had to move up to the Super 88 or 98 lines.
#7
Welcome to the site. A '56 Olds was my first car. Good luck with your project.
Just hang in there, it will take research, but others here might have a few things for you also.
Looks like your not to far from me. Good luck.
Pic's are always welcome
Gene
Just hang in there, it will take research, but others here might have a few things for you also.
Looks like your not to far from me. Good luck.
Pic's are always welcome
Gene
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