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Old July 17th, 2020 | 04:26 PM
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New 56 Olds 88 Owner

Hi ,
I知 proud new owner of a 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe.
The car is born and raised at the west coast . No rust , no pitting .
She has a 396 with a turbo 400 and rides on riviera wheels.
I知 into restomods . Classic look and modern heart.


Her name is Eloise !
If there痴 a groupe for restomods , just let me know .
Thanks from California Sierra痴

Old July 17th, 2020 | 07:03 PM
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Welcome fellow mid fifties Olds member, lets see that engine compartment mods. What are you using for brakes and such, I'm also Sierra mountain resident where are you located town city wise, maybe we are neighbors. Not my style but a very nice ride non the less..... Lost in the fifties... Tedd
Old July 17th, 2020 | 07:12 PM
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That is a GEM, really nice ride!

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Old July 17th, 2020 | 07:33 PM
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Hi Tedd ,
I live in Oakhurst . That’s between Fresno and Yosemite .
No mods yet ( just got her ) , but an LS is on the horizon .
Old July 17th, 2020 | 08:39 PM
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The non Olds powered section has a few LS conversions. Welcome to the site, very nice car.
Old July 25th, 2020 | 02:46 PM
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great looking ride!
Old July 25th, 2020 | 03:59 PM
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Welcome to the group... Very sharp looking 56...
Old July 25th, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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l like it long time...So more pics.
Old July 27th, 2020 | 02:26 PM
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Love it. Welcome!
Old July 27th, 2020 | 10:16 PM
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Ok , more pics before I take her apart .







Old July 28th, 2020 | 02:41 AM
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Thanks for the pictures. Very nice car!!
Old July 28th, 2020 | 03:45 AM
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Looks great!
Old July 28th, 2020 | 04:11 AM
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Welcome - That is a sharp looking Olds!
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Old July 28th, 2020 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks guys .
Just ordered a Fatmanfab front clip and a Ridetech Tri - link for the rear .
Think I move the project to the non Oldsmobile powered section .
Old July 28th, 2020 | 01:52 PM
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She's purdy! Congratulations!
Old July 28th, 2020 | 09:02 PM
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Beautiful car, be even nicer with an Olds engine, lol. Just kiddng.
Old August 8th, 2020 | 11:32 PM
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congrats very cool !!!!
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