redoldsman

I posted in the parts wanted section but will ask here if any of you have a good rebuildable 56 4-bl Rochester carb for sale.

Thanks

WHIPOLDS

Before I go any further, I wanted to know if any of you 56 Olds owners could give me some advise. I had the hood hinges rebuilt and I installed them yesterday. When the hood is closed, it fits good. As I go to open it feels a little stiff and the back end comes up before the pivot . It does not seen to open as high as it did before. Can this be adjusted further or should I leave it alone. I tightened the bolts under the dash before I opened it while the hood was in proper position. Still a great improvement so far,but I would like to get it as close to perfect as I can.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rick

hialeah56

cool, another thing I forgot to mention, don't get rid of the old harness you will need the wires that hook up under dash to the cluster and other things like clock , and courtessy lights

ShaunM

Cool. Thanks for the heads up. I just pulled my windshield today but I have to halt all my projects until I get home.

hialeah56

Who did your hinges? That sounds like something I might need to consider before the other hood goes in. My hinges feel like if they want to fold my current hood in half

WHIPOLDS

Erit - I had the hinges done at SMS Auto Restoration Services - Derry NH 800-989-6660 www.sms-auto.com Talk to Rod
They did a great job - turn around was less than two weeks. I had a set of hinges from a parts car - that made it easy - A couple of buddies came over and helped me swap them out and it was done in an hour.
Rick

WHIPOLDS

Hope the picture came through.

WHIPOLDS

Drivers side

hialeah56

They look good, how much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking? I'm not going to do this right away but would love to add it to my to do list

WHIPOLDS

They were $265.00 plus shipping.
Rick

oldsmobum

Just a heads up guys I have a 56 hood for sale/trade listed in the classifieds... I mistakenly bought it for my 55. D'oh!

hialeah56

I'm going to send you my email on a pm send me the pics and I'll post them up for you.

hotrodj54

pm me and let me know how much your looking for i may be interested.......john

hialeah56

thanks

Texas_Rockabilly

New to the site and this thread. Got me a 56 super 88 2 door. Its in about a million peices in my garage right now, but I have build fever so it wont be long till its back out on the road. The 56 is just plain beautiful, nuff said.

hialeah56

Nice you have to take a bunch of pictures I love seeing them in pieces and coming back to life, good luck with the build and welcome to CO. Also if you get stuck and can't figure out where something goes or where to find some part feel free to ask, I'll do my best
Erit

Texas_Rockabilly

Thanks. I got a 56 shop manual, but sometimes its hard for me to put 2 and 2 together...know what I mean? Not just with cars either!!! lol.

Texas_Rockabilly

If anyone is interested in seeing my Olds, check it out here!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/233824...-oldsmobile-88

hialeah56

I seen your car before on there, I use to go by hialeaherit on cardomain.

golds56

Waiting for the flatbed to get here,going to paint her up today at my workplace nice heated downdraft booth.Ice green and canyon green poly.Will provide pics tomorrow.up at 4am cannot sleep and shell be painted by new years.

hialeah56

sweet can't wait to see her shine

hialeah56

Happy new year to all 56 owners and CO members

Texas_Rockabilly

Happy new year!!

golds56

Well its been one loooong day,but heres some snaps of 9am and 6pm.

Texas_Rockabilly

Minty fresh!! I'm diggin it!!! Looks good, can't wait to see it all put together.

Diesel899

I love the paint MR. Golds56.

I posted this question on the newbie forum but only had one response. I am looking for these parts I'm not sure what they are. I have a Father Son project 56 88 4 door. My Dad and I have had this car since 93. We are finally getting to it. The car was in good shape when we bought it. Just needed little things, but in his quest to make it more than a driver, my Dad started taking it apart. Now there is one missing part so far. I am not sure what it is, all I know is it bolts on down by the spindle and I think behind the drum backing plate. Here are a couple pics of the part and one of the car how she sits now.

WHIPOLDS

Golds 56 - Really Nice Job!!! Happy New Year everyone!

Rick

golds56

just got it home(we own the towing company)didnt want to wait for the big snow we are expecting.

56oldsnub

@ Diesl899,
Erit had posted pics of his disc brake install on another thread. It shows the part you are asking about nicely...see photo...I also attached a pick of the backside of my drum...it shows (poorly) which way the bolts go in.

hotrodj54

golds56, that looks real nice man................john

Diesel899

I realized I wasn't clear with my previous post. I am looking for the passenger side parts, cover, spacers and bolts. If someone could help me out with where I can get one or a set. Are they going to be the same on other GM brand cars. Or do I need them if I do a disc brake conversion. My Dad mentioned Kanters having a kit for it but I have not been able to find it on their website.

hialeah56

sick!!!!! love the colors

hialeah56

I still have all the parts that came off mine. Let me see where they are at in the shed and I'll take some pics and pm you what I have. BTW, disk would be a better option, new parts and all that old stuff you could toss out. So far I love my kit and it was a real simple install no cutting or welding straight bolt in kit. Yet if you feel you want to go original let me know when you get the pics

Olds Dad

Looks amazing Glen...I'm "green" with envy!

Tedd Thompson

Golds56,

I'm not much of a green type of guy but that looks GREAT, good job. love to see them coming back to life....Tedd

55miketn

Love the paint job. Am envious of the paint booth; downdraft and all.

golds56

I guess i need new glass for the sides, any one have a good place that has patterns to cut these?

Olds Dad

Glen - I used Classic Auto Glass for both my 2 door sedan and my 4 door hardtop - if you know anyone who goes to Carlisle, he sets up there and ships for free with a show purchase - usually about an $80 difference! I've done that twice now. I've also gotten vent wings for my 4 door sedan from vintage auto glass (restoglass.com) but they're in Montana so the shipping is a killer. I think any one of these guys can cut it - biggest question is if they have the green glass (assuming you have the EZ EYE)

WHIPOLDS

Golds 56 - I have a tinted rear glass if you need one. I took it out of a parts car . My glass is clear so I will not use it.

Rick

Diesel899

Golds56. Abes auto glass in Howell MI cut the glass for our rear door. This was a few years ago but they had the patterns still. I will pm you with the number.