Guest NGABronco Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hey folks, I've been in another "old rig" world (Early Broncos) for the past 11-12 years, but back in December I purchased a 57' Olds project and last month I purchased another one for parts. Been crusin' the net for info and this seems like a great site. I'm gonna need a lot of help!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Welcome aboard, always glad to meet another Oldsmobile owner. Check out the Olds - specific forums below, you should also check out the Classic Oldsmobile forum. Post some more pics and keep us up to date on your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGABronco Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks Tex!! I'm on the fence about how to go with this rig?? It's a 2 dr. sedan, which I've been lead to believe is a low production unit, making parts hard to come by. I've rounded up about everything but the side molding. The parts rig I picked up is a 4 dr. but I got alot of small parts off of it. I've looked at sites you suggested and there's a local chapter here (Dixie Olds Club). I haven't joined any yet, I know some of them and I've got feelers out on the trim I need. I may have to do more of a hot rod/rat rod kind of thing, if I can't get the resto parts and I know that doesn't set well with a lot of folks!!!!Those are some sweet looking rides you have!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I'm no expert but I'd be surprised if a 2 door sedan was low production in 57. The problem with any mid fifties car today that isn't a Ford or Chevy is that most of the parts are hard to find, but not impossible, take your time. Try to keep it stock if you can, you really don't want to mention Hot rod or Rat Rod on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGABronco Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Try to keep it stock if you can, you really don't want to mention Hot rod or Rat Rod on this forum.HaHa!! Yes sir, I understand!! I'll put my flane suit on and I got real thick skin, if it comes to that!!! Don't want to ruffle any feathers!!! From what I have gathered, they didn't make a lot of the 2 dr. sedans in 57'. It maybe like the 55', 57' Chebys, everybody saved the 2dr HT, cause they were top of the line??? The other downside to this resto is the paint code "62-62-10", that's "Sunset Glow", top & botom w/black trim!! In modern day it would be called"Mary Kay Pink"!!!! I own a Purple & Silver Bronco, but I'm not sure about a pink Oldsmobile!!!:D:DThanks for the advice!!!:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 When they were new 57 Olds were very popular and pink was a top seller. 4 door post were probably the greatest number followed by 2 door post. 2 door Holiday (hard top), 4 door Holiday, convertible and station wagons were low production numbers. Collectors want convertilbes and 2 door Holidays making them more valuable. Nothing wrong with the 2 door post as the looks are a good as the Holiday.1957 was the apex of pink and black in fashion, clothes and cars. I remember wearing pink shirts with mandarian collars and black pegged chinos, and 1/2 wide suede belts. Check this tribute to those times by rockabilly great Narvel Felts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest billybird Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Welcome aboard mate! Run er till she blows capn' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 NGAbronco, here's some production numbers for 1957 Olds models. 2-Door sedans were scarce. 88 Series: 2-door post--18,477, 4-door post--53,923, 2-door hardtop--49,187, 4-door hardtop--3,830, convertible--6,423. Super 88: 2-door post--4,002, 4-door post--42,696, 2-door hardtop--31,155, 4-door hardtop--39,162, conv.--7,128. 98 Series: hardtop coupe--17,791, hardtop sedan--32,099, 4-door post sedan--21,525, conv.--8,278. There were no post 2-door sedans in the 98 series. Incidentally, I think the 98 convertible is one of the prettiest Oldsmobile models ever built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGABronco Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hey Bob Call, don't worry, if it gets resto'ed, it'll be "Sunset Glow"!!!! I remember 57' and the fads!!!! Narvel sang "Funny how time slips away" too!!!billybird, thanks, for some reason I think I may run aground before she blows!!!!John2, thanks for those numbers, I had found some that are similar and it would appear not many 2 dr. sedans were made (comparitively speaking).Seems like most of the promo stuff I find talks about the "371- J2" engine, but I would think there was another option??? Also I haven't found much on the different badging of 88 vs Super 88 vs Rocket 88???Any help is appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 J2 was three 2-barrel carbs with a hotter cam. There was another J2 with solid lifters that can be ID'd by dimples for pushrod clearance in the valve covers. 4-barrel carb was standard on all 1957 series. 4-barrel 88s had single exhaust, Super 88 and Ninety Eights had dual exhaust. All J2 were duals. Believe it or not rear bumpers are different between single and dual exhaust cars.371's had some issues early on with blowby and soft cams, but they were hot engines for their day. The 4-speed Jetaway HydraMatic is also a tough customer, so no real reason to consider a drivetrain swap.Easiest way to tell the series is by the VIN and body plate. An 88 VIN starts 577, a Super 88 is 578 and a Ninety Eight is 579. On the body plate 57-3611 indicates an 88 2-door sedan, a Super 88 will be 57-3611D.You might be surprised how good that car can look in its original "pank", whether it's modded or stock. Hey- would ya rather be a cookie cutter color and blend in with the tons of red/white/black/blue 57 Chevys?Besides, look how sharp Don's Linken looks in its very similar "pank". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I like HOT ROD'S, contrary to SOME, believe it or NOT, us HOT ROD guys/gals are human's tooooooo!Some of the NICEST, DOWN TO EARTH, & SMARTEST folks I have met are HOT RODDER'S. I guess Shelby wasn't accepted in some folks world, HEY, that's ok, each to his/her own. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 This showed up over on Classic Oldsmobile. He might be able to help ya.1957 oldsmobile parts - ClassicOldsmobile.comNo problem with hotrods or modded cars here, just remember yer audience. And above all don't throw out the idea that a car has to have a modern GM drivetrain to be reliable. To be boring, yes, but reliable, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGABronco Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hey rocketraider, thanks for the lead, I put a call in to him!! Thanks for the Vin info also, the project I have is a 577 with a 57-3611!!! 88, 2dr sedan!! My parts rig is a 578 with 57-3669D, a Super 88, 4 dr. sedan, it had a 371 engine, but not the 3/2s.You mentioned the different rear bumpers. My 4dr Super 88 had the dual exhaust going thru it. What kind of exhaust would the 88 have had??? The fat lady ain't sung yet, so don't give up on it being "pank"!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGABronco Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I like HOT ROD'S, contrary to SOME, believe it or NOT, us HOT ROD guys/gals are human's tooooooo!Some of the NICEST, DOWN TO EARTH, & SMARTEST folks I have met are HOT RODDER'S. I guess Shelby wasn't accepted in some folks world, HEY, that's ok, each to his/her own. Dale in IndyHey Dale, cars are like redheads, blondes and brunettes, I like'em all!!!!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Dual exhaust bumpers had a vertical grille in the outer ends that the pipe routed into. Consequently a lot of those bumper ends are rotted out from exhaust fumes. Single exhaust cars had solid outer bumper ends and the tailpipe exited below the bumper. I've seen a lot of RH single exhaust ends rotted up from exhaust fumes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 weren't the exhaust ports in the Su88/98 bumpers "fake"? The ones I've seen have a backing plate and the pipe exits below. All flavors of the tips rot from water trap from what I've seen.The tailights differ - the 88 lenses do not have the three branched star.the panel below the tailights is painted on 88's and stainless on upper series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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