1957 Olds 98 Convertible Cruiser

This 98 Convert belongs to one of my customers. Seems he went out and bought a bunch of 56-57 88s and 98 convertibles. This one needed a little loving so he decided to have a little fun with it. We treated it to a front suspension, engine and trans swap, air ride, vintage air etc. While we were at it, we dressed up the engine compartment and firewall and made some skirts. He should have some fun cruising around with it this spring.

 

some GM late 50's inspired styling on the air cleaner. went for the GM design studio look.

 

a few more shots of the engine compartment before it came apart for paint.

 

That thing is killer! I'm always on the fence about if a convertible takes away from the lines of the car or not but I think those skirts help alot. That will be a blast to cruise on those hot summer nights.

 

Man I'm in love with those fender skirts - beautiful job!

Thanks!
Tom - Glass_Packs

 

What a sled

 

Looks like a work of art to me!

 

Pwder coated, painted and assembled

 

The skirts really integrate the shape of the side trim beautifully. Is the lower portion stainless, or how did you get that look?

Engine is a bit modern for my personal taste but the workmanship looks top notch and I can always appreciate that as well. Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

holy fuck that thing is cool!

 

What's not to Love?
You guys do wonderful work,... classy, and subtle.
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Nice skirts, they flow great with the rest of the body. I see a BBC under that air cleaner assy? Should be a real nice cruiser.

 

Wow and wow!

 

That is awesome! The skirts are genius. What is the aircleaner from?

 

What an ass kickin treatment for that super cruzer!! Love it, nice job gang. ~sololobo~

 

One of my favorite cars, but then, I was born in 57.

 

That is very sick man

 

Thanks guys.. 60olds, I hammered the air cleaner from sheet aluminum.

 

we made the trim that connects the front fender to the rocker trim, the rocker trim itself and the one piece skirt. It will get polished and look like it could have been OE.

 

gorgeous work all around

 

Very nice ride !!!!! Graet work.

 

Man, Rob, pure class! these skirts are changing the whole appearance! to the positives, for sure! wow!

Carsten

 

Am I the only person thinking this is perfect for Santa Claus, to deliver gifts in??? I fact...tell the Jolly Ole Elf, just to park it in my driveway when he is done. i live at 1313 Mockingbird Lane
Nicly done, especially under hood details. Thanks for sharing.
JT

 

Beautiful! It will look like it is just floating down the street.

No you're not! I was thinking the same thing. I was wondering if his customer was Santa. That would be cool to cruise around in wearing a Santa suit.

 

I didnt think a 57 Olds could be improved upon, but you guys proved me wrong! Great work.

 

That thing oozes sex!

 

Thanks Guys, The Oldsmobile is already a great design, we just tried to tie all of the original trim pieces into each other for continuity.

 

Beautiful car, great craftsmanship! Well done.

 

Stunner, I hate fender skirts, but these are art, that air cleaner too.

 

Wow stunning car!!