McDar Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This was very rough but few Starfires still exist so it was worth it. Probably could not have been done without a super clean 98 sedan donor. I don't know what ails me but as soon as a car is done I just want to send it on it's way so I can start on another "hopeless" case. Car is now in Dick's Car Museum in San Marcos, Texas. If I get to feeling a bit cocky about myself I look at "Landmans" restoration of his families 1934 Chevy Master 5wc and I feel humble again. Always a faster gun out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Wow, great job, hard to believe that's the same car in all pictures! I really like most of the mid 50's Oldsmobiles, one day hope to own a similar car....just waiting for my ship to come in, unfortunately the dock's not even built yet!Thanks for posting pictures....very nice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 very nice job, love those early olds wire wheel hubcaps, i ended up buying a set of 6, and modifying them to look correct on my 1953 pontiac chieftain custom catalina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This was very rough but few Starfires still exist so it was worth it. Probably could not have been done without a super clean 98 sedan donor. I don't know what ails me but as soon as a car is done I just want to send it on it's way so I can start on another "hopeless" case. Car is now in Dick's Car Museum in San Marcos, Texas. If I get to feeling a bit cocky about myself I look at "Landmans" restoration of his families 1934 Chevy Master 5wc and I feel humble again. Always a faster gun out there.Thank you sir, but there no need to be humble about your car. You must remember that mine came mostly from a decent parts car as well and I incorporated what was left of my dad's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 One heck of a resto job! Most would not even consider taking on this task! Thanks for saving another wonderful Oldsmobile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exbcmc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 PERFECT color and interior. Love older Oldsmobiles....did they still have hydraulic windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDar Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yes, still had hydraulic windows. Unique (to me) in that the cylinders only raised the windows up and springs about the size of hood springs pulled the windows down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exbcmc Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 My dad had a '53 and they smelled to high heaven.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Here's a single-tone one: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?53228-Orphan-of-the-Day-07-30-1954-Oldsmobile-Starfire&highlight=starfireCraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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