Hello All,
I am new to the forum, and am working on a 1951 Oldsmobile 98 convertible. I have a few questions about the trim tag, and also if anyone knows if there is aftermarket floor pans or need a donor car.
I know the color of the car, but cant seem to find much on the trim, style, 4top?
any input would be appreciated.
Thank you Stefan

 

I don't have all of this information in front of me at the moment. For the style number:

51 = 1951
3 = Oldsmobile
8 = 98 series
67X = convertible (X = hydraulic top, window and seat controls)

For the body number, G is the Fisher Body plant code. 2408 means it was the 2,408th 98 convertible body built at that Fisher Body plant. I need to research what the G means. I thought all 98 convertibles were built in Lansing.

Trim code 36 = solid light green leather upholstery. 36C = two-tone green leather upholstery. I don't see a listing for 36B. Since there is a space between the 36 and the B, it might be possible that B is the code for the convertible top color.

Paint code 53 = Sand Beige

4 TOP - 4 could also be the code for the convertible top color, but I would expect that 4 to be to the right instead of the left.

More research is required.

 

Thank you sir. I really appreciate your time. I will keep doing research on the car.

 

G is the code for the Flint, Michigan Fisher Body plant. I am assuming your car was finally-assembled in Lansing. There should be an M in the serial number.

Neither my 1951 Dealer Data Book, nor my Prices, Colors and Equipment folder, makes any mention of trim code 36B. There are no codes listed for convertible top fabrics. Mention is made that convertible tops were available in tan or black, and that black would be furnished unless otherwise specified. My '52 body parts book says that TOP - B would indicate a convertible with a black top. It also lists seat assemblies and cushion covers with trim codes of 36 and 36C - no 36B. Different Fisher plants marked their tags differently sometimes. Maybe Flint put the top code with the trim instead of putting it next to TOP.

Still no explanation of the 4 near TOP.

 

This is super interesting. Thank you for your time helping me out. Unfortunately it has the matching block in the car, but it is seized up and cracked. We are just trying to figure out a direction to go with the restoration.

 

There were no "matching numbers" on the block in 1951.
That practice was not started until 1968.
Any 1951 motor would be "correct".

 

If you care to post a few pics of your car, interior and exterior, might be easier to see what you are working with and offer some clearer advice - Good luck~

 

All Olds 98's were built in Lansing