AlexH Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 We have a 1940 4 door Olds convertible. I was looking for more information on what it is, i.e. series 90 phaeton? Also wanted to know where to start with a restoration. I know it's pretty rare, possible #26 of 50, but we do have a 1940 sedan that could help with parts, but really don't know where to begin. Anybody in particular that works on just these cars in the southeast? Thanks for any help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 You should talk to Mike Fusick of Fusick Automotive in Windsor Locks, CT. He's got body number 1.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Wow! Great info paul, just what i was looking for. I'll look him up and see if he will send me a picture. Is his restored? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Yes, his is restored. It's the blue one in the background:Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeighR Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) This is an old thread but I have it’s younger sibling, a ‘41 Phaeton. Please share some photos if you have any. Edited March 2, 2019 by LeighR (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Only a year out this reply, but I hope this message finds you well and still enjoying your rare Oldsmobile. Anyway... Beautiful car! Makes me seriously second guess my recent plans to sell mine. I have storage and other projects issues presently but that is worth building another garage for. However, I’m not sure I would want to get the restoration bill. Here is one bad pic, but I will try to get some others up as I get it rolling again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LeighR Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I’d love to see some more photos of it Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Petters Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Progress being made on my 40 phaeton. Long process. Lots & lots of rust in the entire body. Have to practically make a new body. Bob Petters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Bob, did you buy the OP's '40? How many 1940 Oldsmobiles do you have now?!😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Petters Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I only have 2. This Phaeton and my L40 coupe that I have had for 50 years. Also a 53 S88 convt, but that is it. Planning to bring my 40 coupe to Lansing in August for the NAOC meet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieOlds Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 How's progress with the floor going Bob. It's a challenging job but worth the effort. Keep us updated as you progress. Cheers Rohan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Petters Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Floor is done and ready for the body parts to get sand blasted and fit and then paint. Motor is done and running with the hydro trans. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Petters Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Body work done. Couple coats of high filler primer and get the body ready for green paint. Bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I admire you persistence and work you have put in so much time to save this great car. I believe that Oldsmobile in this body style shared many panels etc with the Cadillac model 62 and The Buick Roadmaster. The late Carlo Cola here on long island was a enthusiastic Oldsmobile collector he had a conv. sedan, and he and I talked often as I have a 1940 Buick model 71c convertible sedan . I recall a 1940 Oldsmobile conv. sedan on the north side of Merrick Road not far from the Queens/Nassau County border 50 years ago for sale in a used car lot. the G.M. 4 door convertible sedans of 1940-41 are indeed scarce , particularly the Oldsmobile and Buicks. I did not realize this until I bought my Buick and tried to locate other owners of that body style to discuss information about the cars and the care that particular body style required. My best wishes on your on going restoration. Walt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 @Bob Petters, You do know that Mike Fusick donated his "Body #1" 1940 Olds Phaeton to the RE Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing? If you ever need access to that car to help with your restoration that can easily be arranged. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D A Hunter Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Alex, do you still have the olds convertible? I can see a radio bezel in the picture of your car. My car bezel is missing. Are you willing to have your bezel 3d copied at my expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobileparts Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 ^^^ Carlo Cola ^^^ Walt G. , There is a name out of the past…. Real Nice Guy, Spoke to him at length, frequently during the Friday night Bellmore gatherings…. Bought parts from me frequently through the years, but we were friendly, besides… Just sent a prayer to him up in heaven…. Thanks for bringing up his name…. Best to you, too, Walt….. Craig….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D A Hunter Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Do you still have your oldsmobile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Petters Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Mr. Hunter: I am the one who has the 40 Phaeton. I read your postings on the web site for the AACA forum. Did you ever find the radio bezel? Bob Petters (856-524-4282) (c) & txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cola Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 To WALT G: My father was Carlo Cola. That Conv sedan on Merrick Rd was a '41. Dad didn't buy it. It went to Bob Helstrom and then a man in Michigan. Between the both of them, it was restored and I saw it for sale a few years back. Below is a picture of the car on the lot on Merrick Rd (near the Lynbrook line next to SK Speed Shop). we saw it every time we went to the Diner across the street. Dad said "That one is too far gone". He regretted it later! I still have his 41 Phaeton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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