55 Olds headlight rings on a 49-52 Chevy

[Roothawg]

I have seen some of these in old Custom mags.
Are these a bolt on item?

[hotrodladycrusr]

I don't know the answer but I've got two sets of '56 Olds sitting right here if you wanna give it a shot http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Roothawg]

I am thinking ya have to lengthen the frt fenders but I may take you up on that.

They're not a bolt on item. The easiest way to make them work is to get a couple of inches off of the Olds fender and the headlight bucket. Then weld that part of the Olds fender to the chevy fender.
The only difference between the 55 and 56 is the 56 has a peak on the top.
I put the 56 headlight rings on my 48. I used about ten inches of the Olds fender then beat the peak into the fender.
Clark

[Roothawg]

Thanks Clark, that's what I was kinda afraid of.

Is there a bolt on chrome ring that has a hooded look to it?

There are lots of aftermarket headlight rings and I think the 50's Willys cars had them.
Even though it is a good amount of work it makes a big difference. I was going to do the 55 Olds rings until i found the 56 fenders and rings. The 55's woulldn't be too bad to fabricate.
Clark

Here's a pic of the 56 on my 48. It's hard to see but the fender it peaked back to the end of the scallop.
If you do it let me know. I can show you where I cut mine and mated the two together. I ruined one 48 fender to get it right.
Clark

[ray]

the fenders i used for donors were 56, with the subtle peak, not like sowhats, but i did pretty much the same thing, i cut the olds just under the headlightcurving up towards the top almost to the end of the peak, probably 3 feet long, just to get the peak included(only a few inches high at the rearmost part), what i did, not the reccommended way, was to just slip the olds fender right over the chevy fender, and tack it good, once it was attached, i used a cut off wheel to remove the excess chevy fender from the inside. the fit is very close, a little hammer work around the bottom of the bucket and thats about it.

[56olds-ERDY]

aww poor oldsmobile parts getting cut up again.ha ha
im getting sick of paying up the nose for tail ights,and headlight rings. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
eric

[Nads]

They're a bitch.
Mine took me forever to do. I didn't have the fenders to work with, I wish I did.

[speedaddict]

Radshit put some on Fonzi's ride awhile back. Trying to get a set on my Ford soon.

[Donzie]

Root, go to my web site and look at my '50 Chevy. I have '55 Buick rims on mine and they are pretty much a bolt on. I'm not going to using them now, let me know if you're interested.

[Roothawg]

Yeah I may be interested.....

[Nads]

Speeddict, those my friend are done right.
Excellent work.

[DrJ]

That's what '56 Olds 4 door sedans are good for.
They have that peak the way Radshit did them on FONZI's car is the way to get them to look right and be at the right height etc.
Worth the fenders, off a sedan anyway.

(I've only owned two '55 Olds and learned to drive in a '53)

[speedaddict]

[ QUOTE ]
Speeddict, those my friend are done right.
Excellent work.

[/ QUOTE ]Radshit's work. He does great work.

[Roothawg]

I would have to hire Rad to do mine....I am afraid I would butcher my good fenders. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Radshit]

Hey Root, as soon as the Holiday "cheer" wears off......Let's get together the end of Jan or Feb.....I work for Beer and Tacos.....ask Fonzi.


Wait.......You live in Oklahoma....I'll bring my own Tacos....hehehe

[Roothawg]

Dude, I can't ask ya to work for free. You are a skilled professional. If I had some way to trade labor for ya I would.

Hey Rad, we got real gen-u-ine Mesicans here. I don't know bout their tacos tho'. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[speedaddict]

Rad, you still making a cali trip or what http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Radshit]

I'm waiting for this year to be over, Speed.......


Had a little of an accomplishment glich...This next year I plan to make more trips....And Cali is on the top of the list.....I have to go to Shakey Town to kick Lukejivetalker in the ass..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Root, don't worry about me being compensated......I get a big kick out of Smilling Okies....

[Roothawg]

Rad ...you are the ginchiest....now I hafta find a set of donor fenders. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Anyone wanna trade some stuff? I have grillteeth for trading fodder. Or maybe I can give ya that Rad if'n ya need some Chevy teeth.

[Roothawg]

I have a set of 56 Chevy fenders I would trade??????

[Radshit]

I don't have a Chevy anymore.......

I turned 40 and I think I lost my mind.......

I just traded a super cherry 59 F-100 for a Jaguar for the wife.........I'm getting worried....I'm starting to act more like Rocky everyday....

[Roothawg]

Rocky is way farther out there than you Rad...He's a junkaholic .(TM)

[Roothawg]

BTTT to drown out some drama.....