The day we drug her out from the barn and the weeds.




New paint and lots of chrome redone and stainless trim rubbed with steel wool. She is coming along nicely.


Hello everyone. I am a newbie from TN. my stepdad and I are in the process of restoring a 1953 Olds 88 2 door that his father bought when new in 1953. This poor old girl has been sold, given away, been through a flood and even used as a step up to hang tobacco in a barn.

 

Looks sweet, thanks or sharing.

 

Welcome! Sounds as though there is a lot of history with this ride? It is the very same car your grand dad bought new?

 

I love stories like this. Looks like you have done lots of work. I see a set of lake pipes so you must be doing a little custom stuff. We would love to see more pictures.

 

X2 on the pictures, great story love the history and welcome..... Lost in the fifties ...Tedd

 

Welcome to C.O. From another Tennessean.Congratulations on the project. Larry

 

Thanks for all the kind words from everyone. I wil try to get more pictures uploaded in the next few days. The car is being customized some for sure, but still trying to remain orginal at the same time.

 

If you plan on showing it some when it's done there's a site on the web (Gearhead Gazzette) that has (Cruise Ins) and show listings in the area as well as from long distances.
Larry

 

Welcome to the site, you've done a great job. Your 88 looks mint, thanks a lot for sharing! Would like to see how nice it is inside as well, post up some pics when you have a chance!

 

Looks like a sweet ride. Waiting for more pictures.........................

 

Nice car. welcome from California.

 

Barn finds - the best kind!