New guy from Germany
September 9th, 2012, 07:11 AM
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New guy from Germany
Hi, my name is Kai. I bought my first american car and its a 1952 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight. At the moment it is on its way to germany and i hope it arrives in the next three weeks.
Attached you`ll find some pics of my baby
I just found out that it must be fully equipped with all extras.
Hope you guys can help me out when i got some questions about the car.
Greetings
Attached you`ll find some pics of my baby
I just found out that it must be fully equipped with all extras.
Hope you guys can help me out when i got some questions about the car.
Greetings
September 9th, 2012, 07:53 AM
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Kai, that is a pretty and well-optioned car.
I can see:
Autronic Eye, which is an automatic headlight dimmer- the pod at the left side of the steering wheel. I can't tell you how the 50s version of it works, but if the car comes with an owner manual it should explain.
Steering wheel mounted clock. It winds itself as the steering wheel is turned.
Compass- mounts in the normal clock location if car has the steering wheel clock
There are 50s guys here, and also at www.aaca.org who can answer your questions.
I can see:
Autronic Eye, which is an automatic headlight dimmer- the pod at the left side of the steering wheel. I can't tell you how the 50s version of it works, but if the car comes with an owner manual it should explain.
Steering wheel mounted clock. It winds itself as the steering wheel is turned.
Compass- mounts in the normal clock location if car has the steering wheel clock
There are 50s guys here, and also at www.aaca.org who can answer your questions.
September 9th, 2012, 08:20 AM
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Kai, that is a pretty and well-optioned car.
I can see:
Autronic Eye, which is an automatic headlight dimmer- the pod at the left side of the steering wheel. I can't tell you how the 50s version of it works, but if the car comes with an owner manual it should explain.
Steering wheel mounted clock. It winds itself as the steering wheel is turned.
Compass- mounts in the normal clock location if car has the steering wheel clock
I can see:
Autronic Eye, which is an automatic headlight dimmer- the pod at the left side of the steering wheel. I can't tell you how the 50s version of it works, but if the car comes with an owner manual it should explain.
Steering wheel mounted clock. It winds itself as the steering wheel is turned.
Compass- mounts in the normal clock location if car has the steering wheel clock
yes, i know. and i`ve learned, that the clock must be very rare.
it has also the original rocket engine (i think with the heavy duty air filter), the hydramatic and i hope it has a power steering
and for sure it comes with an original owners manual. also i ordered original brochures from 1952 and a brochure about the autronic eye
September 9th, 2012, 09:33 AM
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no, i hired a german company which imports american cars to germany
@citcapp
i already got some under the hood pics
September 9th, 2012, 03:20 PM
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Welcome aboard, That air cleaner is called a batwing and is a desirable hotrod item in the states, I can't see a power steering pump on your car so I doubt if it has power steering.I'm not sure that power steering was even a option in 52...Lost in the fifties ...Tedd
September 9th, 2012, 07:08 PM
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1952 was the first year power steering was offered but it didn't take off for a couple of years. Don't worry, that bigass steering wheel will make it reasonably easy to drive unless you get into very tight slow speed turning. Then you will build arm muscles...
September 9th, 2012, 11:05 PM
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Welcome aboard, That air cleaner is called a batwing and is a desirable hotrod item in the states, I can't see a power steering pump on your car so I doubt if it has power steering.I'm not sure that power steering was even a option in 52...Lost in the fifties ...Tedd
which air cleaner?
this site: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1950-1953-oldsmobile3.htm
says:
Also new for 1952 was GM Saginaw power steering, a $185 option that would soon be as popular as Hydra-Matic. Two other new extras didn't go over nearly as well: a 15-jewel, self-winding Marr watch mounted on the steering wheel, yours for $35; and GM's gimmicky "Autronic Eye" automatic headlamp dimmer. Still available at extra cost were oil filter (you read right), heavy-duty air cleaner, turn signals, full wheel covers, radio, and a compass
September 10th, 2012, 06:51 AM
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PS. nice looking 52, wish it were mine.
September 10th, 2012, 09:20 AM
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September 10th, 2012, 10:09 AM
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Looks like a really nice car. Love the original color scheme. My '53 doesn't have power steering and, as others have said, no worries. Even without power steering these cars drive wonderfully. Can be a little tough turning tight when you are barely moving but still very manageable.
September 10th, 2012, 10:31 AM
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Looks like a really nice car. Love the original color scheme. My '53 doesn't have power steering and, as others have said, no worries. Even without power steering these cars drive wonderfully. Can be a little tough turning tight when you are barely moving but still very manageable.
but would have been great if my car would be fully equipped...
i also bought a suicide **** `cause i think it`d look really cool in such a car and i think it could help turning
September 10th, 2012, 04:29 PM
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Welcome Kai very nice car where in Germany are you from. I have been to Germany many times on business my favorite country outside the US good luck parking that beast you will need two parking spaces. Is this car subject to your yearly inspections. Good luck with your new ride.
September 10th, 2012, 10:45 PM
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Welcome Kai very nice car where in Germany are you from. I have been to Germany many times on business my favorite country outside the US good luck parking that beast you will need two parking spaces. Is this car subject to your yearly inspections. Good luck with your new ride.
I live near Stuttgart
What do you mean with yearly inspections? TUEV?I don't think that I get many problems with parking... Such a car you can park wherever you want
September 10th, 2012, 11:44 PM
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Kai, Stuttgart that is a nice town love the airport not much walking. I have spent many weeks in Goppingen I can still smell the bread. Looks like I will be in the black forest next year just in time for the Christmas markets I will have some Glühwein. Yes the TUEV.
September 11th, 2012, 12:05 AM
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I live almost in the black forest. Oh yes, Stuttgart is cool. Some weeks ago I spent I night there with some friends having a lot of beer and a hangover the next day
And yes, every car has to go to the inspections every two years. But I think it should be no problem, so far.
September 11th, 2012, 01:35 AM
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September 11th, 2012, 12:13 PM
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Nice! If you (or anyone else) are looking for a trusted source of original classic car literature try Walter Miller's AutoLit store ... www.autolit.com. He also maintains a store on eBay at http://stores.ebay.com/Walter-Miller...uck-Literature
I've purchased from him many, many times helping my dad to expand his collection over the years. Only one time did a brochure disappoint (there was some doodling on the pages which Walter hadn't noticed) and he immediately issued the partial refund I requested.
September 11th, 2012, 12:21 PM
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Nice! If you (or anyone else) are looking for a trusted source of original classic car literature try Walter Miller's AutoLit store ... www.autolit.com. He also maintains a store on eBay at http://stores.ebay.com/Walter-Miller...uck-Literature
I've purchased from him many, many times helping my dad to expand his collection over the years. Only one time did a brochure disappoint (there was some doodling on the pages which Walter hadn't noticed) and he immediately issued the partial refund I requested.
I've purchased from him many, many times helping my dad to expand his collection over the years. Only one time did a brochure disappoint (there was some doodling on the pages which Walter hadn't noticed) and he immediately issued the partial refund I requested.
hey, i think i got mine from this store
its very great! the brochures look very well
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