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Projects so i did some work on my 56 olds today take a look

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by BEAR, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. BEAR
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    so i got out and dropped my 56 olds today i just wanted everyone to see the new look for now till i can do the front end
    let me know what you think guys ..........

    not bad for 3" drop



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  2. BEAR
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  3. Hellbomb
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    Cousin! That looks way better than mine. Did you take any pics of the install?

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  4. ricktard
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    looks rad dude
     
  5. 42 chevy
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    I think the Olds are the best looking mid 50's cars ever made. Classy. I can't wait to see the front dropped.
     
  6. BEAR
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    hellbomb sorry but no pic of it being done i just got out there and got it donedidnt think of pic's the kids were sleeping i only had so much time to do it..


    and 42 chevy im starting to feel the same about them nothing like a rocket i have had my 57 chevy and i never felt like this before about a 50tys car

    thanks rick

    and i just took all the tires off and painted all the wheelwells too so it looks even better
     
  7. leadhead51
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    looks great, always loved those 56 olds,they look awsome with a 57 buick grill in that mouth
     
  8. lawman
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    Nice ride !!!!
     
  9. chaddilac
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    Mucho mucho better!!! Looks great!!!!
     
  10. BEAR
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    thanks guys
     
  11. Midwest Rodder
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    Man, looks a lot better!
     
  12. BEAR
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    hell yeah it does
     
  13. merc-o-madness
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    next up u should shave door handles
     
  14. BEAR
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    thats when the paint comes
     
  15. BEAR
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    thanks guys
     
  16. hotrodj54
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    looks good.....................joh
     
  17. BEAR
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  18. hotrodj54
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    lol, man all day i havent been able to spell, that was supposed to say, john..... but the olds does look good, i wil be doing te same to my car as soon as it gets warm enough out...........................john
     
  19. BEAR
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    do that shit john ....lol joh
     
  20. bflo rodder
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  21. Looks really good, great improvement.
     
  22. BEAR
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    i think so myself man thank you
     
  23. BEAR
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    so the car may need to be c notched ...
     
  24. hotrodj54
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    is the rear banging on the frame rail with the 3 inch block?............john
     
  25. big creep
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    looks good, but drop her just a little more! looks killer when you get it in the weeds!
     
  26. BEAR
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    john yes and yes ....
     
  27. hotrodj54
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    i wonder if im going to have the same problem.........................john
     
  28. BEAR
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    as long as you use 3" blocks you will
     
  29. Looks right, the '56 is one of my favorite Oldsmobiles.
     
  30. BEAR
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    thanks bobss
     

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