Actually, I was a member several years ago before I moved from North Carolina and also changed internet providers.

Other stuff that has changed is that my '47 76 sedan was sold which made the boss mad, so I bought a '48 66 coupe. Being from Arizona, it has a decent body and really good chrome, but the desert heat has wreaked havoc with all the rubber components and the aging lacquer paint job (checkering and peeling) .

The front suspension seems tight but is really caked up with 72 years worth of grease/dirt. I cleaned the left spindle, re-greased it and it looks good. Elbow grease and a pressure washer can cure a lot.

The motor runs but has a really bad miss, likely a head gasket. The transmission is a 3-speed manual with the odd BOP column shift linkage, and the rear end is at least a 4.10:1, maybe even lower . Right now I'm looking for a small block Olds motor, a 330 or350 and an automatic o.d.transmission to replace the original stuff.

I want to keep the exterior and interior stock, altohough I'm not a fan of the Oldsmobile script across the hood and the small, fender mounted tail lights.

 

Welcome to the site, place a parts wanted ad in the classifieds. We do like pictures.

 

Welcome back.

 

Welcome! My father had a 48 olds back in the mid fifties. My introduction to Oldsmobile. Man, am I getting old!

 

Welcome aboard, gad to see another one saved. We all like pictures, lots of pictures. When you get a chance drop on down tp the Vintage Forum where the old Old's group hang a few prewar and post war cars are there and good advise.... Tedd

 

Welcome back into the world of Oldsmobile...

 

Welcome, we look forward to seeing pics.