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Old August 31st, 2023, 09:39 AM
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49 or 50 Olds? What is this?

I do not know much about pre 1960 cars. Is there anything on this that would be needed? I have not bought it yet but want to see if it is worth my time. The price it right I feel to justify parting it out. Not much good other than trim.







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Old August 31st, 2023, 03:26 PM
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Looks like a 1949 Club Coupe. Pretty sought after model. The gravel guards, rear fender trim, and belt molding are all hard to find.
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Windshield says it's a 49, looks to have some rust but you eastern guys probably think it is rust free. Popular hot rod body style. With it and another part's car it could be a nice classic hot rod....Tedd
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Old August 31st, 2023, 07:12 PM
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It's a 1949 "76" model (6 cylinder)
Probably lots of good parts there, if you can find someone who needs them.
I wouldn't pay too much more than scrap price for it though.
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Looks like that "new" model with the "motor in the rear"...lol
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Aren't the power steering setups on these Oldsmobiles desirable? I recall seeing a 53 in the salvage yard and I was told to go after the PS. This one looks like it has been sitting for a minute.
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Old September 1st, 2023, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Olds64
Aren't the power steering setups on these Oldsmobiles desirable? I recall seeing a 53 in the salvage yard and I was told to go after the PS. This one looks like it has been sitting for a minute.
Power steering wasn't introduced until 1952.
This 1949 model has " armstrong " steering.😊
Yes, the 52 & 53 power steering setups are in demand because they can be made to fit in a 49 thru 51 car.

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Old September 1st, 2023, 09:27 AM
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Thanks for the info Charlie. I think Jensen should stop delaying and buy this Oldsmobile NOW!
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Looks like a great parts car for someone looking for it. How's the interior and glass? That car got some love from someone. Always a shame to see cars become one with environment. As was said that car looks like it has been sitting for a long time.
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It is home, I will offer it for $850 for all of it first but if no takers I will part it out over time.







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I like that the head says "Oldsmobile Big Six" on it.
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Old September 1st, 2023, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1969w3155
I like that the head says "Oldsmobile Big Six" on it.
If nobody buys the entire thing, I will use that as a wall hanger.
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When I saw the cylinder head I thought it would make nice wall art. You better have some good anchors because that thing is heavy.
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A guy on AACA just bought a 49 88 woodie wagon. He might be interested in anything that crosses over to that.
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
It is home, I will offer it for $850 for all of it first but if no takers I will part it out over time.

That would be a great project. Hub caps and fender skirts ! What a "Sleeper" it would make with a "Big Inch Olds" engine and power train.

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These are really cool cars but from what this one looks like, it is too far gone to make sense to restore or restorod it.
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
If nobody buys the entire thing, I will use that as a wall hanger.
That would be SOOO BAD@$$$!
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Ralphs road tripp'n.... Nice
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Originally Posted by otto72
Ralphs road tripp'n.... Nice
Maybeeeeee. I know a guy with a spare 57 Olds engine and transmission, a spare J-2 carb set up, a spare 57-64 4.11 Anti Spin pumpkin. He also has a tri carb set up, a spare Tunnel Ram and a spare 455 that could turn into a 500 C.I. Can you keep a secret ?
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Looks like fun coming up around the corner...
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