pedros 56

Hi fellow Olds enthusiasts
My name is Peter & we live in New Zealand. We have 2 cars - a 1960 Super 88 2dr HT which is a tidy "driver" & was purchased off Ebay 2 yrs ago & then made the long trip from Virginia(on a truck to LA) to Auckland, NZ! The other car is a 1956 Super 88 convert. which is a full "resto" project. It has an interesting history (found it in Singapore in the early '80's) & we have owned it for a longggg time but are only now starting to get serious with it! This website is a great idea to share a "common interest" I would be interested to correspond with anyone who has knowledge of my era cars. Thanks & best regards to all, Peter

1969w3155

Welcome, you have come to the right place. Others with knowledge of your years of cars are sure to chime in.

Yellowstatue

Hello; There are people here with knowledge that they haven't even divulged yet

D. Yaros

Welcome! 2 great rides. I now a fellow New Zealander with a 62 Olds, which is what I also happen to have. Owned a 60 in my youth. Ask, when needed, and I am sure help shall be provided.

Oldsguy

Welcome to CO. Happy to have you with us.

citcapp

There are several owners of the 50 to early 60's Olds on the site with lots of knowledge. We are here to help, ask away.

Ddbord

Welcome Aboard!

You'll have more advice than you can imagine from the great folks on CO!

--Don

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

Glad you joined up

Tedd Thompson

pedros 56, I'm also lost in the fifties. Mines a 55 convert 88 series. would love to see some pictures of your ride, love them converts...Tedd


PS. you will find a lot 50's guys at the vintage olds site.

pedros 56

Hi Guys, Thanx for the warm welcome. I have a couple of Queries
1) -recently lifted the body off the chassis of the 56, the mounts were just a combination of hvy flat washers & packers! I see Fusicks do some resilient type mounts. Any exper with this?
2) Was thinkn of changing the Jetaway Trans to a later model TH350 or 400, but adapter kits for the early engines (324 & 394) seem a bit scarce. Anyone been down that track?

Ddbord

Is your transmission not working?

--Don

pedros 56

Hi Don, trans in the '60 drives ok but leaks quite a bit (have done the easy seals) The cond. of trans in 56 is unknown. Have 2 friends with these trans & after spending quite a bit for full o/haul they were not that happy with them. Thought it mite be better to spend the money on a more robust trans. Have read about other 50's cars that have had later trans adapted to them, but no Olds. Do you have experience with the Jetaway trans? Rgds, Peter

Ddbord

Sure, Pete... All of the Jetstar 88's had them as standard equipment.

My Blue Belle has 56,000 miles on her and the Jetaway was rebuilt at 48,000! I think it's an OK transmission, quite simple, and less parts! The acceleration is very good. I would just fix the car and drive it. You can always spend the big bucks later!

Whats the mileage on your convertible?

--Don

OLD SKL 69

Welcome to the forum! Post some pictures of your rides when you can, especially the restoration photos.