I’m not sure what to do with my 47 Olds

Drop it and chop it. Not a mega chop just a mild shave and a haircut. IE nosed decked and shave handles. Choped about 2-3" just enough to give it some style and loose the dome.

I would not make a belly dragger out of it. But definately hide the top half of the tire.

I like the first color better than the color in the second set of pics. Snd yes that thing is a tank unless you got a helluva lot of engine I would not go gasser with it.

 

It looks good as is Drive the crap out of it!!!

 

To me customs should be low, ride nice, and be comfortable. Good for long trips. Not a good gasser candidate.

 

+1

As you drive it, it will tell you what it needs.

-Dave

 

Mild kustom or taildragger, Bomb But not a Gasser

good advice right there...

then why are you here? that's what this place is for.

 

What Rikster said. But first, line up that stainless on the fender and door! Cool car.

 

Oh common Z I like pissin' folks off. Of course I'm not really a purest I just never caught up with the trends that happened after I supposedly grew up.

I did have some centerlines once. Oh did I just say that out loud?

 

Pete, I like your advice very much and I really appreciate the “cold drink” part…

 

I will take care of that. Thanks

 

Ditto on that.

 

go with that Taildragger Look..

 

Sled/dragger and definitely time to (mildly)chop!

 

Looks good... Here's mine...

 

INKed, I have seen your sweet Olds before here on Hamb and it’s a real beauty.

 

I would say a chop is definitely in order. Lower and skirt it.

Not to hi-jack, but someone mentioned filling the quarter windows. Was this a common practice for the 46-48 GM's? I noticed several pics in Rik's library were like that, and I wondered if it was a business coupe or the like.