ljh Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 What is the difference between a 88 and 98? What about the Holiday? I bought a 1954 Holiday 98 2 door hardtop from a elderly neighbor. Black and white and good looking. I have no idea about old cars and am trying to find a place to start. Everything is original and mostly in good condition. The seats feel real tacky. I would appreciate any information anyone would like to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 You just bought a 98 Holiday coupe? I've been wanting one of those for years... 98 was the top of the line. Super 88 was the mid-line model, a little smaller than a 98. Shorter in the trunk. Might be shorter in wheelbase, can't remember. Base 88 had less trim than a Super and I think only a 2bbl carb where the S88 and 98 had a 4bbl.Holiday means it is a two door hardtop - all open when you roll the windows down, as opposed to a 2 door sedan with posts around the door and rear 1/4 windows.Now, there were two different 98 Holiday coupes in '54 - Holiday Coupe and DeLuxe Holiday coupe. Base Holiday had all cloth seats that are the same as a 98 sedan. DeLuxe Holiday came with power windows and seat, chrome headliner bows, and leather and cloth interior.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljh Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thank you. It has power windows the seats I am not sure of they are in good shape but feel real sticky. The Vin # is 549K9700. I really was trying to help a widow who was trying to get rid of her late husband's things. I do not know what you mean by chrome headliner bows. I do know what a hardtop is and it is one for sure. It has automatic headlight dimmers. My husband likes the look of the car and thought I did alright on buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Maybe some leather cleaner might help with the seats. The headliner bows are chrome or stainless strips that run from side to side on the inside of the roof. I think yours should have them. The standard coupe and sedan didn't have them. They were supposed to give you the idea that you were in a convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljh Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thank you for your time. It does have the chrome headliner bows. I do not know how much time I will spend on cleaning it up as my husband and I deceided to sell it. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 ljh, please check your private messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I smell a deal in the making... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Did I make it that obvious? I was trying to be discreet. But some folks don't know to look for the little flashing envelope. I know I've missed it already. There should be a better way of knowing you have private messages, or an email should be sent notifying of a private message. Anyway, now that these folks have decided to sell, they probably won't visit the forums anymore and they'll never even see my message. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doug Blake Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I sure would of like'd to see some pics of it!! Since mine has been sitting for years waiting for $$ to finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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