jean_ed

Hi--newby here and hoping to see if there is a group restoring '51 Olds. Have some questions about sources to get various parts and maintaining the car, when and if I need them. thanks

Oldsguy

Welcome to CO. We do have members that own or have owned fifties a era Oldsmobile, but no group per-say. Just post your needs and questions and see what happens. As for Parts, Fusicks and Kanter are always recommended.

frmula505

I don't know if you will find a lot of members with one year,and one model to form a group. Maybe you could start a 50's decade 98 group. I am working on a 1950 98 myself.

Bluevista

Welcome to this website.

A group?

"Hi, my name is jean_ed and I'm a fifty-one Oldsmobile owner."

Hi jean-ed!!!!

I know about groups.
I'm one with my evil twin Redgoat.


I'm sure there are more than a few guys with or have knowlege of the cars here, two is a group...with cars a collection.

Tedd Thompson

Jean ed, A lot of us that are lost in the fifties hang around the vintage olds forum , but most any forum that looks like it might apply will get you to some one that can help you. Good fokes here and welcome aboard. ...Tedd

cutlassgal

....I know about groups.
I'm one with my evil twin Redgoat.


Do you get a "group" rate on your therapy sessions???

Hi jean ed!! Welcome to our site! We are an entertaining bunch! Citcapp has an "older than yours" car, but he's out of town. He'll be happy you joined us! Watch out for Redgoat.....

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

How about posting some pics of your car.We love pics

rocketraider

New Runabouts to Rockets has a feature on a 1950 Ninety Eight ragtop. Gorgeous car. NAOC membership is a worthwhile investment for the pre-1966 Olds owner www.antiqueolds.org and here's the '50 http://antiqueolds.org/PDF/feb-2010-b.jpg .

Look in the model year advisors and you may see some familiar names.

bpwordman

The '50 and '51 98's were the last to be distinctly different from their lower series bretheren, not just lengthened versions. What body style is your '51? I have a '50 2dr Club Sedan project car; my brother has a '50 Holiday; I also have a '51 4dr parts car. Feel free to shout out if there is any help I can offer.

citcapp

Lots of early Olds owners on the site but no single year group (the 69 owners like to think their cars are special but the rest of us know otherwise) forums. Post some pictures and post your parts wanted list and you will get some responses.

cutlassgal

......(the 69 owners like to think their cars are special but the rest of us know otherwise)


oohhh Citcapp!!!! Better watch it - there's two of 'em now, and they know each other!

frmula505

jean_ed Could you post a picture of the hood latch panel (On body where hood latches, covers area in front of radiator). Mine was removed to repair headlight wiring sometime in the past. It was lost, and I have to fabricate one. I have looked all over for an original replacement no luck.

jean_ed

Just got back and see all the messages. Really appreciate it! It's a 4 door sedan. I will get a photo or two of it, including the hood latch area. I'm not sure if this message gets through to all of you, but hope so.

frmula505

Thanks, welcome back. I have a lot of pictures of my 50 in my build thread.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...uturmatic.html

jean_ed

Thank you! I am seeking a horn for my '51 Olds 98. It's a 6 volt car. 4 door. I will post pictures today. If you have a horn, or know if I can substitute any other GM horn, i'd love to hear about it. Also seeking door striker for front or rear driver side (I understand they're the same; only need one). Many thanks again!!
jean_ed

jean_ed

Hi-- tried Kanter and Fusicks. No longer carrying what I'm looking for: a horn (6 volt) and front driver side striker plate for door. Any ideas welcome! Also, having trouble uploading photos of my car.

1969w3155

Hey! I resemble that remark Jean_ed welcome!

jean_ed

4 door 1951 Rocket '98' One owner (family car). 90,000 miles. The horn doesn't work. 6volt system. Will a Chevy or other GM horn work, and where can I find one. Also need a striker plate for left side door (either front or back will work). Thanks everyone!

jean_ed

In case it didn't show up last time

Oldsguy

Very nice looking car. Striker plate may be difficult to find. My '46 needs a complete latch assembly but haven't found one yet.

jean_ed

Thanks. By the way, can you tell me how to post the photo so that it appears on the left with my user name? Is there a profile link or something?
If the '46 needs complete latch, I may have seen one in junk yard yesterday. The chrome was crummy looking though.

mugzilla

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jean_ed

Thanks! Photo done.