Features New project 36 Olds 3 window

Ok so yesterday I posted I was done with my 50 chev rag and needed something else to do. So what happens- I walk into my buddies shop a few minutes ago and this is sitting there-1936 Oldsmobile 3 window business coupe ALL original!!! He says its for sale but doesn't know the price. I came home to get a better camera and change clothes to climb underneath. Been looking for a 3 window for years! Don't know much about the Olds except the lines are killer! Friday the 13th might be my lucky day! Going back down to meet the owner and see what he wants for it.

 

Anybody know much about this Olds?

 

That needs nothing other than a lowering and some skirts.

 

Just bought it!!! Lucky Friday the 13th!!

 

Anybody have any pics of one of these?

 

Congratulations, that's a real neat looking car.

 

very cool

 

Thanks, just went and paid for it. Should be in my shop later today

 

It looks great. My projects always look like scrap, I wouldn't know what to do with a nice one...

Brian

 

Congrats, seems like Friday the 13th is your lucky day. That Olds is clean and I agree with Brian, lowering and a pair of skirts and it’s done.

 

Nice score...

 

Great score,
Congrats!
Yup, what Brian said

 

Dang, that's a great score!! I know guys who wouldn't even change a thing about it as it sits now!

 

Cool car, does it have a straight 8 in it? That hood sure or long enough for one.

 

Congrats! That sure is a sweet car, enjoy

 

Its got a 213 flathead 6 in it.

 

More pics

 

Finally both in the shop..... Ones gotta go!

 

Man, it's nice. I love the late '30s GM coupes.

 

The challenge is to keep my paws off it and keep it original!

 

Lower it and some skirts. drop the headlights down like Westergard style. Change the wheels to some steelies with some original Hollywood flippers. Just change stuff you could easily put back if you ever want/need too.

 

I just hope I get it low enough with blocks

 

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That thing is beautiful, it needs to stay away from the 50s styles, and stay in the late 40s era - mild custom.

BTW I'm assuming thats your daughter sitting in it in the picture? With all due respect, she's a beautiful girl! It's okay if I say that... I'm only 18

 

feeling some envy - mine has a few more years to go . . .and some wood structure to replace

 

Yes that my daughter, thanks for the compliment! Keep in mind that trunk can hold alot of weapons!!!!

 

I'd add a visor too!

 

great lookin coupe and a hard one to find. congrats on the score!!!

 

My first build was a 36 olds three window. I loved that car. It was my daily driver for several years until I got tired of fighting the wood in the doors.

 

That is beautiful,..doesnt need much done in my opinion,...just lots of driving!