Hello to all!
Tedd Thompson suggested I use this forum along with 'Vintage' . New to Classic Oldsmobile. Introduced myself just now in the Newbie Forum. I'm a mopar guy as you can tell by my name. However, growing up, we had a 54 Olds Ninety Eight 324, Hydro. Good Car. I'm looking for another vehicle, but something different from 60's muscle. Came across 54 Olds Super 88, org eng/trans as our '98. Started to look availability replacement parts. Rock Auto -some parts, the AutoZones-O Reillys, minimal. Are there other part vendors like an Andy Bernbaum for earlier mopar out there for similar Olds era? Appreciate any info/direction
Thx
Dad-Par

 

Welcome to the forum!
I had some luck here: https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com
I’ve also had to resort to wrecking yards and a guy on this forum that has a parts car!

What condition is your ’88 in?

 

Don has given you about the same advice I would give. The are some of us on here lost in the fifties as Tedd would say. John (2blu442) has parted out a couple 54 and probably still has a few parts left. Posting in the classified parts wanted section might help. We would love to see some pictures of your car. This is a good place for technical help also. Tedd knows more than any of us but most of us have done things on these old cars and can tell you how not to do something.

Welcome

 

Rubber window gaskets and weather stripping can be had from Steele Rubber ;
https://www.steelerubber.com/

Original upholstery materials can be had from SMS Fabrics ;
https://smsautofabrics.com/

And original factory paint colors are available in several varities of paint from TPC Global ;
https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/

 

USA Parts Supply has some stuff, They are much like Fusick(703)335-1935. What parts are you looking for? Someone here may be sitting on just the part/parts you need..... Tedd

 

If your needing anything that's not available reproduction let me know and I'll check my clutter. I've got a 1954 88 and 1955 98 parts cars.
John

 

Welcome! You have some very good advise from the posts up there^^^^. We're here to help.

 

Hi John, this is Val up Table Rock road from you in Medford. Can't find my way around on this site well. Did not get a response on my need for 98 script for the deck lid on my 54, 98 Holliday. Let me know if you hear of a source. Val

Got it fixed now the part I got from Old buick parts is correct.. 53, 54 and 55 ninety eight deck lid script is correct if anyone needs the parts.

 

Val again, I did buy script for, (what was advertised on a site called oldbuickparts) 1953 through 1955 olds 98 trunk and fender script. It was wrong. totally different for 54. My script is about 6" long and theirs was about 4" long and different style. I'm thinking of plugging the holes for the script posts and drilling in new ones for these 53 or 55's that I bought. Give me a call when you get a chance.

Looked closer at the script that was sent to me from Old buick parts and the 53 through 55 olds "ninety eight" does fit my 54 Holiday. I discovered that the "ninety eight" is all on the right side of the deck lid molding and Oldsmobile is on the left. I originally thought the ninety was on the left and eight on the right. I put the script pn and it looks good. now I need the OLDSMOBILE part.
Hope everyone that read the note I left reads my correction.

 

Thanks to All for the info. I mentioned in org post that I'm looking at/ considering this 54. Have not committed/bought vehicle. Just looking further down the road for avail of replacement parts. Would look to use this as a cruiser/sometime daily driver. That said , just one example, basic dependability/safety is up front. Found wheel cylinder rebuild kits, but have not found Master cyl itself avail or rebuild kit and don't know at this time condition of brake drums or/and have not found replacement drums.
Will continue search at sources you all have provided.
Thanks
Dad-Par

 

AS far as the master cylinder goes are we talking treadle vac or regular non boosted master? Fusick or USA Parts should have the master and probably the drums. They maybe more expensive so check around....Tedd.

 

Checkout the Oldsmobile page on https://www.vintagepartsource.com. A large list of vintage Oldsmobile parts suppliers with info on what they carry.

 

Dad par,
Most people on this site KNOW , but not by some of their answers and super high priced recommendations, that I have MOUNTAINS of parts for 1950s Oldsmobiles....
I have the NEW Master Cylinder for Manual Brakes, and the best rebuilder in the universe for power brakes / treadle-vacs.... I have the wheel cylinders, brake shoes, brake hoses, wheel bearings & seals, emergency brake cables, and BRAKE DRUMS, all BRAND NEW....
I have front end, front motor and rear Bell housing mounts for both stick and automatic.
I have a couple last N.O.S. Water Pumps --- both w/ A.C !!!! And w/o A.C...
Ignition, Electrical, Voltage Regulators, Tune Up parts with quality U.S.A. made parts,
And a whoooooooole lot more.....

Always best to simply call me --- Craig --- 516 - 485 - 1935..... New York.....
Oh --- and more MOPAR parts than everyone on planet Earth --- I do "B" & "E" body, I do "A" body, I do "C" body, and I do MOPAR from 1930 - 1976....... With some Awesome parts !!!!!!

 

You can get any of the brake parts from Kanter Auto Products. I have never bought from them but I just got one of their catalogs. They do have new brake drums and I am sure they are made in China but most brake parts are now. Just another possibility.

 

Welcome. Here's a link to Kanter.

https://www.kanter.com/index.aspx

 

Be advised , of course, that my N.O.S. & NEW U.S.A. made products are FAR Superior to the
Chineseum products of the world, and frequently my price is the same or better !!!!!!

Plus, mine don't have the coronavirus...... Keep AMERICA GREAT !!!!!!!!

Stay Safe, everyone......

 

Just curious how much your NOS brake drums are. I don't believe parts carry a virus.

 

Well, TECHNICALLY if there was some guy...

LoL

 

Another source for some parts others may not carry: https://www.kanter.com/index.aspx Kanter Auto Products. Use the drill down and see if anything strikes your fancy.

 

Went to Fusick site last PM. Was pleased at what I saw, bit on pricey side, but availibilty important.
Thanks to all of you again.
Dad-Par

 

Hi Dad-Par; I went an entirely in a different direction with my 54 Ninety eight Holiday 98. I used a 93 Chevy Caprice frame and chasis assembly and put the olds body on that frame work.. Was very easy and with all the modern stuff too. Contact me if you want info.
Oldmoparguy.

 

Hi Dad-Par,

I may be able to help you with some of your NOS part needs. If interested, you can PM or email me and I can provide you with a list of what I have.

Regards, Olmanwinter

 

Dad par; I am need of the Oldsmobile script for the deck lid on my 54 98 Holiday. Also need an outside door handle. Forgot to determine which side but can check back if you see this note to you. Oldmoparguy.

 

Hi Dad-par;
Since you are a Mopar man you may be able to tell me if you know of another 52 Imperial 2dr. ht. like mine. Just want to have a contact to discuss cars and parts with. Also have a 33 DeSoto Rumble seat coupe and a 33 Dodge convertible coupe. Also have a few 54 Imperial parts.