Projects 1956 oldsmobile 88 build thread

anything new?

 

Nothing new for the olds. Tornado season without tornados but the wife still wants to be able to get her car in the garage.
As for getting a few extra dash pads, the guy that did mine got hit a couple of weeks ago with some bad hail so he is working on his stuff. I'll get them as soon as I can for you guys. What colors do you want?

 

No rush, man.
In fact I don't even know when I'd get to install it.

Btw, is it a pain to get it on the dash?
How much do I have to remove from my stock setup?

How much does he charge for the pad?

 

It was a little bit of a pain but well worth it in my eyes. You will have to pull the bezel on the bottom of your windshield, and every piece on the front of the dash.

 

Hows the build coming along?

 

last update was in May? more!

 

sorry guys for not having much update. Im slacking on it. wiring is not my friend. but besides that im still needing a radiator, driveshaft, desent bumpers, fuel system and alot of motivation before it is on the road. I try to do something worthy this weekend.

 

Loooooking gooooooood................rich

 

She's so close....get 'er finished!

 

Looking forward to updated photos.
Not wanting to hijack this thread but do any of you Olds guys know where I could get 2 bottom front shock brackets (they hold the shock & bolt up to the bottom suspension arm) for a 56. Anyone parting a 56 or replacing the front suspension with a later clip?

 

I guess here is an update if you want to call it that.

Lokar shifter in and steering wheel fixed and painted.

 

Nice wheel
What did you use to fix the cracks?

 

THANKS FUXL. i GOT IT FROM THIS GUY I KNOW THAT IS A BIG HELP

I USED FIBERGLASS FILLER IT FILL THE VOIDS. IT SEEMS TO HOLD VERRY WELL BUT LIME WILL TELL.

 

Steering wheel looks good

 

Thanks Gabe