1952 Olds 88 Sedan build
#1
1952 Olds 88 Sedan build
I'm a student on a budget, that inherited this beauty from an uncle that passed away. My cousins didn't have an interest in restoring it, so I was next in line!
So far I've done the master cylinder and wheel cylinders, rewired the ignition, replaced the starter solenoid, and plugs and fluids. She sat for over 11 years... after the stuff above, dropped a little gas in the bowl, and she fired and purred!
As of now - I'm looking for a new 6v generator... any thoughts on switching to a 6v alternator? Or does anyone have a source for a reliable 6v generator? Thanks!
So far I've done the master cylinder and wheel cylinders, rewired the ignition, replaced the starter solenoid, and plugs and fluids. She sat for over 11 years... after the stuff above, dropped a little gas in the bowl, and she fired and purred!
As of now - I'm looking for a new 6v generator... any thoughts on switching to a 6v alternator? Or does anyone have a source for a reliable 6v generator? Thanks!
#2
Welcome, nice looking car. I will tell you to get a service manuel if you don't have one. Probably find one on ebay for not to much but it will be invalueble to you. As for the generator, I personally would have the one you have rebuilt. Somebody should be able to point you in the right direction. If not pick up a Hemming"s moter news at a magazine shop and look under services. Sometime in the future you may want to upgrade to a 12 volt system.
Looks like your getting a younger generation involved too.
Good luck
Larry
Looks like your getting a younger generation involved too.
Good luck
Larry
#3
If your looking for a re-build kit you could contact Hal at The Classic Preservation Coalition. He has rebuild kits for the 6 volt generator. I have purchased a fuel pump kit and had great results. He will rebuild for you and also will offer advise. He's a good guy.
http://www.classicpreservation.com/genkits.html
OLDS
1951-1959 all except 58-59 w/AC GK-201
1958-1959 all w/AC GK-202
1960-1962 all generators GK-202
http://www.classicpreservation.com
Mark
http://www.classicpreservation.com/genkits.html
OLDS
1951-1959 all except 58-59 w/AC GK-201
1958-1959 all w/AC GK-202
1960-1962 all generators GK-202
http://www.classicpreservation.com
Mark
Last edited by Mark57; April 13th, 2015 at 04:53 PM.
#4
If your looking for a re-build kit you could contact Hal at The Classic Preservation Coalition. He has rebuild kits for the 6 volt generator. I have purchased a fuel pump kit and had great results. He will rebuild for you and also will offer advise. He's a good guy.
http://www.classicpreservation.com/genkits.html
OLDS
1951-1959 all except 58-59 w/AC GK-201
1958-1959 all w/AC GK-202
1960-1962 all generators GK-202
http://www.classicpreservation.com
Mark
http://www.classicpreservation.com/genkits.html
OLDS
1951-1959 all except 58-59 w/AC GK-201
1958-1959 all w/AC GK-202
1960-1962 all generators GK-202
http://www.classicpreservation.com
Mark
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She still needs a lot of work... but besides tires, the generator should be the last major issue to make her road worthy/reliable. Then, I can tinker with everything else as I drive it!
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