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My name is Jake. I live in a small town in Indiana with my wife and two young kids. I have always tinkered with old cars and trucks. I still have a few (1965 Ford F-100, 1979 Chevy K5, 1985 Chevy C10). I just recently acquired a 1947 Oldsmobile Series 68. This is the oldest car I have ever owned. It has a few problems I need to work out, (last owner says it has gotten hot but he took the head off and and it checked, carb needs rebuilt and adjusted and the radio doesn't work) of course before I take my family out in it I need to go through the brakes and put tires on it. It looks to be an original "survivor" car. The car is still a 6 volt electrical system and a straight 8. I dont know much about these cars so I will be back asking questions, how to and where at. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Have a great rest of your day!
I dig it.😎 HydraMatic or stick? If HM has anyone shown you how to put it in Park?🙂
These are actually pretty simple cars. The worst problem I know of with them is the water distribution tubes in the engine blocks tend to rot out but that's been happening long enough there are new parts and fixes.
You'll get familiar with www.fusick.com and www.kanter.com. Would also recommend a National Antique Olds Club membership and an AACA membership.
The 6v electrical system is no big deal. It worked fine 75 years ago and still will today. Just make sure all connections including grounds are clean and tight and that your battery cables are properly sized- at least 2/0. Using smaller 12v battery cables is guaranteed to cause problems.
Only drawback is it won't support modern radio or airconditioning.
Seat belts are a personal choice. If you elect to install them, make sure the car's floor structure can support them.
Last edited by rocketraider; Jan 25, 2023 at 04:07 PM.
Neat car, congrats ! The folks on this forum are helpful. Joining the OCA and NAOC would also be a wealth of info. The OCA has an Indiana chapter and both clubs also have Facebook sites. Welcome to the forum !
Thank you everybody. It is HydraMatic. I have contemplated joining the OCA and seen they had a chapter in Indiana. My only problem is that club is located in Fort Wayne and I live about 3 hours south. I am not sure what all is involved in joining a car club. i have never been apart of one and don't know what all car clubs do. At this point i am just wanting to get it road worthy and safe enough to do some summer driving, car shows and get ice cream with my family. When I get my suburban back together and out of my garage i will get to working on the olds. Really excited to get this on the road and start enjoying it.
I have contemplated joining the OCA and seen they had a chapter in Indiana. My only problem is that club is located in Fort Wayne and I live about 3 hours south. I am not sure what all is involved in joining a car club. i have never been apart of one and don't know what all car clubs do.
To join a chapter you must belong to the national organization first.
There are benefits of belonging to the OCA and the chapter.
The OCA publishes a monthly magazine with free for sale and wanted ads for members.
They put on a large national convention and Oldsmobile only car show yearly. This year it is in Dayton, OH.
There are model year advisors you can contact to answer questions about your car.
The local chapters have meetings, events, and tours.
There is a chapter in Cincinatti that may be closer to you.
