1954 Olds 2dr Hardtop (Restomod Project)
March 29th, 2013, 08:23 AM
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If I don’t touch it Iwill let it go for $22,500 It has very nice paint and interior solid car. ¼sand floors replaced when restored about 7 years ago. Has been sitting inside agarage on jack stands in Dallas the last 5 years. Battery dead and tires werenear flat. I have not tried to even start it. If I spend a little time andmoney this car will bring mid-upper 20’s easy but I will let someone else do that ifthey want it as is.
March 29th, 2013, 12:16 PM
#85
I like the silver but with red and the chrome at the bottom.
Also I like the black and red combo but switch red w/ black and chrome at the bottom.
post those combo's and see what the fans say.
Gene
Also I like the black and red combo but switch red w/ black and chrome at the bottom.
post those combo's and see what the fans say.
Gene
March 29th, 2013, 09:25 PM
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I've got it down to my for sure final 3. After staring and staring the gold and the blue look better with the front color roof but the silver looks better with the rear color roof. It was pretty easy getting to this point but the next step is going to be tough. They all look so damn good.
Final 3
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Final 3
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....Tedd
March 30th, 2013, 09:12 AM
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Richard, I have to say I'm glad the final choice is yours. 
Of those three, the black and silver combo with red trim works the best for me. There's just something about that combination that looks sooo good; maybe it's good times in my '83 H/O lingering in my head. Ordinarily, gold would not be a color I would consider, but on the 54 body, I think it looks great! The blue/black seems a little garish on a big car. It would look fantastic on a Mustang or Camaro. Just my opinion, of course.
Like any other art, it's very subjective to the viewer. The only person you have to please is you and any one of those combos in its completed form would be outstanding, I'm sure! The best part is, until it's time to fill that first spray gun, you still have time to decide! Good luck!
Of those three, the black and silver combo with red trim works the best for me. There's just something about that combination that looks sooo good; maybe it's good times in my '83 H/O lingering in my head. Ordinarily, gold would not be a color I would consider, but on the 54 body, I think it looks great! The blue/black seems a little garish on a big car. It would look fantastic on a Mustang or Camaro. Just my opinion, of course.
Like any other art, it's very subjective to the viewer. The only person you have to please is you and any one of those combos in its completed form would be outstanding, I'm sure! The best part is, until it's time to fill that first spray gun, you still have time to decide! Good luck!
March 30th, 2013, 10:00 AM
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I like them all for different reasons but once I commite to a color on paper thats it. Thats what it will be. Sure I will have to then have a final color code to spray but I need this selection to be made so finish details can all come together in my head.
April 13th, 2013, 07:13 PM
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I reeeeaaallly like the white & gold because of the Hurst/Olds connotation, but the silver & black kicks ***!
BTW, if you really wanna build a killer 394, just write a real BIG check to Ross Racing
BTW, if you really wanna build a killer 394, just write a real BIG check to Ross Racing
April 13th, 2013, 07:20 PM
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April 14th, 2013, 05:58 AM
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don't know how big the check will be but I am sure they will get some of my money before all is said and done.
April 14th, 2013, 10:06 PM
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April 17th, 2013, 01:11 PM
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They're all stunners. Have you considered turquoise/black over the electric blue/black?
My personal preference here- use chrome reverse wheels or maybe Radirs.
Think it was Tedd mentioned a 394 Hilborn injection setup- I think I've heard of adapting those things to EFI so you get better driveability. Hilborn Injection was one of the hairiest looking things there was, but miserable to live with below 2500 rpm.
My personal preference here- use chrome reverse wheels or maybe Radirs.
Think it was Tedd mentioned a 394 Hilborn injection setup- I think I've heard of adapting those things to EFI so you get better driveability. Hilborn Injection was one of the hairiest looking things there was, but miserable to live with below 2500 rpm.
April 18th, 2013, 07:22 PM
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Drum roll please..........................
still a few minor tweaks but this is basically what the real one will look like in the next few years
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still a few minor tweaks but this is basically what the real one will look like in the next few years
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April 18th, 2013, 07:29 PM
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They're all stunners. Have you considered turquoise/black over the electric blue/black?
My personal preference here- use chrome reverse wheels or maybe Radirs.
Think it was Tedd mentioned a 394 Hilborn injection setup- I think I've heard of adapting those things to EFI so you get better driveability. Hilborn Injection was one of the hairiest looking things there was, but miserable to live with below 2500 rpm.
My personal preference here- use chrome reverse wheels or maybe Radirs.
Think it was Tedd mentioned a 394 Hilborn injection setup- I think I've heard of adapting those things to EFI so you get better driveability. Hilborn Injection was one of the hairiest looking things there was, but miserable to live with below 2500 rpm.
April 18th, 2013, 08:39 PM
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Erafusion as in taking elements of a early 60's custom and early rocket motor and fusing it with a modern fuel infected pro-touring street rod. The font was stolen from the deck lid emblem of a mid 50's Ninety Eight
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April 19th, 2013, 06:56 AM
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Richard I am getting ready to move may 1st, after i get settled lets get together and talk TURBO. Maybe we can work together, learn and build. I really am leaning on a turbo 425 for the 64 F-85!! ( that 425 you gave me)
May 9th, 2013, 12:50 PM
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I have been trying to figure out what to use for that lower moulding. Well the answer came to me over the weekend. I picked up a parts car 64 Galaxie500XL to steal a few parts off of for a mini project 64 Galaxie convertible I am working on to take on Power Tour. Well the 1/4 moulding of the Galaxie is the perfect width and taper at the end to use on my 54.
May 9th, 2013, 01:18 PM
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Richard its a long story, surgery 's, bad experience with the body shop that did the 72......... I am thinking about selling all of my 65 related stuff.
The lower trim lining up with thr bumper is just perfect.
The lower trim lining up with thr bumper is just perfect.
