Guest CharlesinMaine Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just acquired all original 1957 four door HT 88, vibration between 50-60mph, wheels tires balanced and true, balanced driveshaft vibration much better, three new u-joints/ only thing to locate to possibly eliminate remenent vibration is a new center bearing and mount. The rubber bearing mount is rock hard form age . Any assistance or guidance would be much appreciated.Charles In Maine Techantiques Virtual Catalog view this gallery link and click on 57 olds album to view pages of photos any photo may be enlarged. Car bought new by 90 year old gal drives like butter, needs wiper motor and rear window cardboard platform panel that has suffered from UV.any assistance with vibration/center bearing source/wiper motor source or rear window shelf panel replacement would be much appreciated by a proud owner of an estate fine vehicle.With appreciation,Charles antiques@midcoast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Check with www.steelerubber.com - Automotive rubber parts and weatherstripping for restoration cars, trucks and street rods. . They offer revulcanizing service for motor and trans mounts and may be able to do something for your bearing support.NAPA can probably get a rebuilt wiper motor. The package tray- try Oldsmobile|Cutlass|442|Hurst|Toronado|Parts -Fusick Automotive Products, Inc or one of the Buick suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) hi, fusick has your driveshaft carrier bearing support mount brand new, less than $85.00, they can also help you with the wiper motor, charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Edited November 9, 2011 by pontiac1953 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharlesinMaine Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Many thanks for quick response to my needs.Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 very nice 57 olds 88 charles, i have owned a 57 olds 98 holiday starfire sedan, and a 57 olds golden rocket 88 holiday coupe, both had J-2 carburetion, the 98 had everything except a/c, the 88 had a novi trunk a/c, worked excellent. i had to modiflied the 88's carrier bearing mount with new rubber isolators, this was back in the 1980's. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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