Projects 1941 Oldsmobile 98 Coupe Custom

Found this thread that says a 165 is fine....do people agree?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246518

 

I think you should be fine with the 165's, what are you doing with the other white walls?
Chuck

 

No need for them now.. you need them chuck? 225/75R15s

 

I sure can't figure out why anyone would make the front wheel opening smaller?

Looks like it has good potential. Good call on the front grille and bumper paint and the rear bumper. I would suggest looking for the original vertical trim under the headlights, although I'm not sure how that will work with the frenched headlights. The slot cuts are horrible though.

Can you find seats out of a '41-48 GM/Ford/Mopar and put them in? The '80s style seats will never look good.

 

I agree the seats are awful. I have my eye out for something better.

 

Yeah buddy I could use em for the Buick. What do you need for em?
Chuck

 

I picked them up for free so they could be yours for free just let me know. It looks like only 1 of the 4 was on the road.

 

Well thats what im talkin about! How bout some Gannsett's?

 

Any suggestions for a turn signal? I want to loose the slots obviously but it probably won't happen in the next 11 days before the fall out.

How about 55-57 Chevy Truck turn signals?


Too Big?


It needs to be something I can get my hands on in a few days???? Any other ideas?

 

Does anyone know if this connection on the trans is for reverse? Or trans temp? I need to wire up a reverse switch.

 

For turn signals, go with some '47-48 Ford. Similar to the chevy truck, but more elegant.

http://store.bobdrake.com/palias.html

 

Made some cut outs to see the size of 47-48 turn signals


What do you think?

 

That would work. My thought would be to move them out wider and a little lower, just above the bumper "wings", then fill those slots where you have your mock-up. More work, I know!!

 

Ordered a set but from Mac's since they are cheaper and will get here faster from NY. Thanks for the idea.

 

I agree, see what that would look like, it might make the headlights not seem so far inward.

 

That is for the kickdown solenoid.

 

9 days left until the fall out!

Got the wheels back from powder




Sorry for the junky cell phone pics

Went on a shopping spree yesterday
-18 gauge to patch firewall
-50 Pontiac tails
-Seat belts
-Coil resistor
-Power steering belt
-Oil
-Coolant
-ATF
-Gear Oil

 

If you're flipping the car, consider dying the seats black. It's a bit of work but easier and cheaper than an interior re-do. New steering wheel.

Engine; Needs black plug wires. Chrome valve covers and air cleaner.

If you won't move the headlights outboard to get rid of the "skinny fish face", at least consider ditching the hideous Hagen frenched light rings.

Grille; Needs a custom vertical tube or a wider grille that will fill up the sides. Maybe photoshop an early 40's Cad, Chevy, etc. i there for a look-see!?

You're on the right track with the rolling stock and rear bumper!

 

Wow, how bad did the powder coat set you back? Those look great
Chuck

 

Friend of ours who does all our business work did them so very cheap

 

When are your tires expected to be in?

 

Tomorrow!!!! I will be working on it tonight after work trying to get the wiring as done as possible

 

Tires and wheels came out great! Now I just need to get the center bullets to finish them off. We dropped the car back on the ground and the stance is killer. Looks like I will still have a problem with the front wheels I am going to try a different front spring tomorrow in order to bring up the front almost 2" Hopefully that does the trick.









After look at the pictures we decided the seats are soooo awful they immediately pull your eyes away from the rest of the car. So I ran to the local auto store and picked up some spray dye. Here is the back seats after a first coat. I think they look better.





Work continues all over the place with only a week left.

Here is a bad shot of the motor looking slightly less ugly (yellow wires gone!)

 

Yup that stance is fantastic! Lookin good bro

 

Do you know how rare a 41 olds coupe is I had one in 1955. And this is the only one I have seen. I have seen a few sedans. But no coupes.

 

lookin good man! I agree with bringing it up a little in the front.. should look great!

 

So what do you all think of the tail light placement? I think they look so much better. I wanted to mount them in closer but the surface was too curved for the light

 

They look good, but you know what might look better is something like a 48 pontiac taililght, the chrome bezel had a wedge shape that made the tailight vertical on a curved surface.. its hard to explain.

Here's a picture

 

hahaha steal from my other project... not a chance! I am building a 48 Pontiac at my house for me (check my signature) and I can't find a mint set anywhere. These LED 50 Pontiac tails were flush mount and just down the street at Juliano's for $90.